Frequently Asked Questions
Will my website be able to utilize server side scripts or databases?
How do I upload content to my web site?
What makes up a valid domain name?
What is the difference between the administrative and technical contacts?
How do I change my administrator account password?
My contact/registration information has changed, how to I update my account?
Can I change my email aliases?
What is email aliasing?
An email alias is essentially an email address that points to another (target) email address.
Mail sent to the alias will be forwarded to the alias' target.
This service is provided so that you can have email addresses at your domain (e.g. principal@yourschool.edu.tt, webmaster@yourschool.edu.tt). Mail sent to these addresses will be forwarded to the target addresses you specified during registration.
Will my website be able to utilize server side scripts or databases?
Yes. The web host supports PHP scripts and MySQL database. If you require a database please contact the administrator (rdeonarine@rtsg.uwi.tt).
How do I upload content to my web site?
The only way to upload files to it is through SCP (Secure Copy) or SFTP (Secure FTP).
WinSCP is a good graphical SCP/SFTP client: http://winscp.sourceforge.net/eng/download.php.
(Don't worry, WinSCP is very easy to use, it's similar to an FTP program.)
To configure WinSCP insert your edu.tt domain name as the host name and use the user name and password you submitted during registration.
When you login you start in your home directory. The directory named www in your home directory is the root of your web site. The content for your web site must be placed in this directory.
What makes up a valid domain name?
The only valid characters for a domain name are letters, numbers and a hyphen "-". Domain names must start and end with a letter or number. A valid domain name does not have spaces. A domain name can be up to 67 characters long (this includes the characters used to identify the top level domain .edu.tt).
What is the difference between the administrative and technical contacts?
The administrative contact refers to the person or organization responsible for the domain name and to whom all enquiries relating to the domain name may be sent. The technical contact refers to the person responsible for the technical aspects of the domain name.
What is SCP/SFTP?
SCP (Secure Copy) and SFTP are protocols that allow the secure transfer of files between a local and remote computer. This is done through the encryption of the entire session which protects user passwords and the data being transfered from network sniffers.
How do I change my administrator account password?
Your administrator account password can be changed by signing into the Account Status section of this website. The following information is required to sign in: domain name, user name and current password.
My contact/registration information has changed, how to I update my account?
Your account information can be updated by signing into the Account Status section of this website. You can access the Account Status section only if your domain has been approved.
Can I change my email aliases?
Yes. This can be done in the Account Status section. The changes should be reflected instantly.
What is a name server?
A name server is a program that maps domain names to their respective IP (numeric) addresses. The name server is usually authoritative for one or more sub domains or 'zones,' such as '.edu.tt.' Computers that run name serving software are also called name servers.