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Saqib Dec 26 '15

Hi,

I am not good with technical things. Please help me to install plugins that are available at oxwall store. I tried to unzip the file and then uploaded through add new plugin but it showed error "can't extract plugin archive". Also guide me how to add my own logo as icon of website that is shown with the title of site in browser.

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Darryl B Dec 26 '15

To the plugin question. You have to upload the zip file.

Tecca Dec 26 '15

Yes, upload it while it's still zipped (don't extract it). You can also extract it and simply drag and drop it into your FTP ow_plugins folder. Then activate it through the admin panel.

As for uploading a logo, if you're using the Simplicity theme, go to /admin/appearance/customize and upload a logo of your choice. Themes will be different, some may not have the feature to upload your own, but I think most should. If they don't, you can replace the logo file using the same name with your own logo.

EDIT: Whoops, you meant favicon. You can simply upload one to the root directory of your Oxwall installation. Browsers automatically look for this icon, so you don't need to add the line to your header.

The Forum post is edited by Tecca Dec 26 '15

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Darryl B Dec 26 '15

If you are referring to the favicon that displays in the browser tab, that is a little different.
1.You can use one of the many online sources to convert your image into an .ico "favicon" format. "16 x 16" size.
2. Got to admin/settings/page settings to upload the favicon.
3. Add this code in the"custom head code" section on the same page.

<link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://your site.com/oxwall/ow_userfiles/plugins/base/favicon.ico">

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Darryl B Dec 26 '15

P.S. The moderators of the forum only want one question per post to help others see resolution to the question associated with the topic.

Tecca Dec 26 '15

It's actually best to uncheck the favicon box and not use it through Oxwall's feature. Just upload the .ico to your site's root folder and you're good to go. The reason it's best not to use Oxwall's feature is because every browser, modern and old, search for the favicon.ico file regardless of having the line in the <head> of your document. These days, it's standard practice not to manually call the ico file unless it's located anywhere other than the root of your site.

EDIT: The line above does that (calls it from somewhere other than the root), which is good. But a lot of browsers will be searching for the .ico in the root folder still, causing a lot of errors in access logs.

The Forum post is edited by Tecca Dec 26 '15

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Darryl B Dec 26 '15

@ Bryan. Cool. Didn't know that about the favicon, but now I do. Thanks.

Saqib Dec 27 '15

thanks everyone!

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ross Dec 27 '15

Saqib, is your issue resolved with the plugin installation?

If not, please check your folders permissions for:

ow_pluginfiles

ow_userfiles

ow_smarty/template_c

and ow_static

they should be set 777 recursively. Keep us updated.

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