Topic: finding the absolute file path

[freediver]

I recently changed hosts and the gallery stopped working because the root directory name for the absolute file path had changed. The instructions said to use debugging, but that didn't work because of the error. So I found it by editing a file in the cPanel file manager.

Stuff I learned the hard way:

http://www.ozpolitic.com/articles/starting-your-own-website.html#transferring-hosts

[Mike Bobbitt]

Thanks for the tip!

[frister]

If you put perldigger.pl in your cgi-bin, it will tell you all sorts of things about your server, including document root path. It's available for free download from many places.

I don't recommend leaving it on the server after you get the info. It's too easy for others to find and use against you.