How do I run php scripts on a host's server via command line?

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I have a hosting provider with mediawiki installed, I am trying to install an extension and I have to navigate to a directory on their server and run an install.php script. How do i do this? I have filezilla.

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited Jan 13 '13 at 14:15

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You usually call the install script via a browser, e.g.

http://example.com/install.php

Note: usually you have to edit the MediaWiki configuration file as well when adding extensions.

edited Jan 13 '13 at 14:15

terdon

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answered Jan 13 '13 at 11:13

udo

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 13 '13 at 11:10

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Get a SSH client such as PuTTY and use it to connect to the host's SSH service. Assuming they have one. If they don't, then you won't be able to do that.

answered Jan 13 '13 at 11:10

Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams

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How do I run php scripts on a host's server via command line?

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