dreamhost won't allow paypal.php file on server

Hello,

I've done a new install of Zen Cart v1.3.9b - well sort of - I have yet to figure out my error for the proper paths in the config files, so, the site is not currently displaying.

However, the immediate challenge I'm addressing here is that; my domain is hosted on Dreamhost - for security reasons, they will not allow the paypal.php (admin/paypal.php) file to be uploaded via their WebFTP interface. Their support said they will allow that file to be uploaded via FTP, which I did using Dreamweaver's FTP software, but that method does not work either. Since paypal is a feature I want utilized in the store, I would appreciate info from your experieence with this problem.

Also, where does one report bugs in the Zen Cart software?

Thanks in advance,

Otha

You should us an FTP program (REAL FTP, and not web bassed) to upload all your files. You can get Filezilla, which is a free stand-alone FTP program. There's also an add-on for FireFox called FireFTP which is good......also free. If you use an FTP program like this, you will have no problems uploading any files from Zen-Cart.

You shouldn't have to configure any file paths manually (before set-up), if you uploaded all your files, and have went through the set-up process. The set-up will create all the correct paths for you.

Once set up, you should rename your admin folder........then you will have to edit your configure.php file to reflect that change. That file will be located in:

admin(now renamed)/includes/configure.php

Before proceeding, you might want to search the forum for your hosting.

Get Em Fast:

You should us an FTP program (REAL FTP, and not web bassed) to upload all your files. You can get Filezilla, which is a free stand-alone FTP program. There's also an add-on for FireFox called FireFTP which is good......also free. If you use an FTP program like this, you will have no problems uploading any files from Zen-Cart.

I did upload all my files with an FTP client, the Dreamweaver one. The problem is that Dreamhost security designates the word "paypal" as a stinkin phishing word and won't allow upload of the file via web FTP - BUT...as mentioned before, I used an FTP client. Their security people told me that if I used a direct FTP method, I could upload the file. I did that! However, it's blocked on the server because Dreamhost won't allow it.

That said, either Zen Cart of Dreamhost needs to take care of the problem of that paypal.php file. Right now, I'm wondering how to change the name of that file without breaking the paypal functionality of the shopping cart. Any suggestions?

Get Em Fast:

You shouldn't have to configure any file paths manually (before set-up), if you uploaded all your files, and have went through the set-up process. The set-up will create all the correct paths for you.

The installation went fine except that somewhere, a file path(s) is incorrect - the page is not displaying on the site. The Zen Cart installer itself says this could happen...perhaps I entered a bit of information incorrectly - I'll deal with that in the config files and hope I can get it right.

:unsure:

Otha

You can ignore the /admin/paypal.php file. It's only used to view historical IPN activity. The same information is available within each individual order anyway.
Skipping that file just means that the Admin->Customers->PayPal menu option will not work when you click it.

There are many other files with "paypal" in their filenames though.

I strongly suggest you find yourself a host who knows how to secure their servers without placing such unreasonable restrictions on you.

DrByte:

You can ignore the /admin/paypal.php file. It's only used to view historical IPN activity. The same information is available within each individual order anyway.
Skipping that file just means that the Admin->Customers->PayPal menu option will not work when you click it.

Thank you, for this Info. I've spent wayyy to much time poking at Dreamhost support :wacko: for some kind of resolution. Now I can flip it and move on..THANKS!

DrByte:

There are many other files with "paypal" in their filenames though.

I haven't found any further yet but, I'll be sure to check

DrByte:

I strongly suggest you find yourself a host who knows how to secure their servers without placing such unreasonable restrictions on you.

I'm seriously thinking you're onto something there!!! Will check that route :bigups:

Otha

There are a lot of applications that will not run on DreamHost due to their restrictive policies and inflexibility.

You would be much better off finding a different hosting company.

UPDATE:

Get Em Fast:

You should us an FTP program (REAL FTP, and not web bassed) to upload all your files. You can get Filezilla, which is a free stand-alone FTP program. There's also an add-on for FireFox called FireFTP which is good......also free. If you use an FTP program like this, you will have no problems uploading any files from Zen-Cart.

Thanks again! I think I mentioned already, I did use a standalone FTP client. I tried all of the ones you mentioned and the Dreamweaver FTP client.

What I wasn't understanding is as follows:

,,after lots of jogging a seemingly endless road with support, I discovered that Dreamhost will allow the paypal files in ZenCart on their server. However, those files as well as any other files with "phising" sounding names like ebay, cannot be edited in the WebFTP or NetFTP panels. From Dreamhost's panel view, the edit and other options appear unavailable which led me to believe they were fully blocked (period!). These files CAN however, be edited locally and then uploaded via an FTP application like FileZilla, etc.

Much thanks for everyone's input! :bigups:

Otha