FavIcon Help

[lib99]

What browser are you using? How did you create the favicon.ico file? Are you clearing your browser cache and trying hard refresh (CTRL-F5) each time?

[Voodoo]

The icon I believe actually goes up above the public_html file. It goes in the root, the first set of files you come too when you open the file manager. There are free icon builders online. Type in favicon.ico builder, creator.... and you should find a few in Google. The icon will have to be called favicon.ico for it to work

[DrByte]

The icon I believe actually goes up above the public_html file. It goes in the root,

No, it has to be accessible by web browsers, and thus must be in or below public_html.

[Voodoo]

Below, yep, i get it sort of confused. Told them the right place though... before the public_html

[Baysbeauty]

The favicon file format is quite specific.

The FAQ says:There are various software tools available for creating favicons. There are some handy freeware tools online. Some of the traditional graphics programs can create them too -- consult the online help of your favorite graphics program to see if it can save in the correct format or not.

Thank you.

[DivaVocals]

Try this site: http://www.rw-designer.com/online_icon_maker.php

It's a free favicon maker.. It will convert any graphic file into a favicon for you..

Also if you clear your browser cache, you will probably see your favicon show up.. HTH

[darktowerhobbies]

No, it has to be accessible by web browsers, and thus must be in or below public_html.

Ok Doc but what if you installed zencart into the root dir and there is no public_html I installed favicon in root dir on server and nadda

[lib99]

The reference was being made to the top-level public directory of your web space. Some hosts call it public_html, some as httpdocs, and so forth. If you're unsure, try asking your host tech support.

[gjh42]

"before the public_html"

"Above" and "below" can be used for the same thing by different people, so it's not possible to be sure of the meaning unless you understand the context or know the convention they are following.

Your favicon should definitely NOT be "before" /public_html/ in the file structure. I found it needed to be IN /public_html/ to function properly; others may have been able to use it after /public_html/.