I know how to search for strings located in any file inside a given directory (or sub directory) of a file system on my pc
But I do not knowhow to do this in a cPanel of a webhost where my phpBB directory is located.
I realize this is not a phpBB question but is a webhost question but most of teh times help desk at webhosts do not know or are not willing to bother to answer such questions. I thought someone here may know since most phpBB forums are hosted on some webhost & many with cPanel
4mpb5 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:55 pm
I know how to search for strings located in any file inside a given directory (or sub directory) of a file system on my pc
But I do not knowhow to do this in a cPanel of a webhost where my phpBB directory is located.
You were right in thinking that it's not a phpBB related question.
Surely you can use FTP to open your board directory in a the filemanager you're using, and then perform a text search in that.
Or (the first thing that comes to mind really), just copy your whole board to your PC and then search in that.
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warmweer wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:24 pm
Surely you can use FTP to open your board directory in a the filemanager you're using, and then perform a text search in that.
I did not think of that but still wondered if anyone knew if it can be done within cPanel of a webhost
warmweer wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:24 pm
Or (the first thing that comes to mind really), just copy your whole board to your PC and then search in that.
It did & also it may be a good way to backup your phpBB also LOL
But i am too lazy for now & curious if it can be done within cPanel of a webhost LOL
JLA wrote: ↑Thu Apr 20, 2023 7:27 pmNotepad ++ works great
Please read the full post. If you know of a hidden Notepad++ feature that does that for remote files then please describe where to find it.
To be honest, the best thing to do is to download a local copy of the files - use the program and then upload the changes once you’re comfortable with them. The software will also work over network shares as well.