Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you disable any ColdFusion features?

Currently, we disable the following ColdFusion features on our shared hosting...

How Do I Use ColdFusion Components (CFCs)?

A ColdFusion component (CFC) is a file saved with the extension .cfc. Like custom...

What is ColdFusion?

Like PHP and ASP, you can use ColdFusion to develop dynamic Web sites and Web...

Will You Install (xxx) CFX Tag for Me?

If there is a CFX tag that you would like to see supported, please contact our support...

What is a ColdFusion DSN?

DSN stands for Data Source Name. A ColdFusion DSN is a type of shortcut that...

What version of ColdFusion do you use on your hosting accounts?

We use Macromedia ColdFusion MX 7 Enterprise Edition. In addition to its...

Do I Have to Use Macromedia's Development Tools to Use ColdFusion?

No. ColdFusion is a scripting language similar to PHP. ColdFusion integrates its code...

Can I Use the Cold Fusion CFFORM and CFMAIL tags?

Yes. The CFFORM tag is a Cold Fusion tag that is used to define a form. Similarly, the...

Can I use Java in my ColdFusion applications?

Currently, you cannot use JSP, Java servlets, or Java Objects on your ColdFusion...

What are ColdFusion custom tags and how do I use them?

Custom tags are a way of encapsulating your code so that you can use it on other...

Why Do You Disable the CFObject Tag and the CreateObject Function? What Can I Use Instead?

We disable the CFObject tag according to Macromedia’s guidance on how to...

What Type of Client Variable Storage Do You support?

Our servers are configured by default to use cookies for client variable storage....

What databases can I use with ColdFusion on my Linux hosting account?

If you are using ColdFusion on your Linux hosting account, you can create a MySQL...

What Are Your ColdFusion Variable Settings?

We use the default (maximum) variable settings for ColdFusion MX 7: 20 minutes for...

Where Can I Learn More About Working with ColdFusion?

There are a number of places you can visit online to learn more about working with...

Can I Run ColdFusion and Java at the Same Time on My Site?

No. Because both of these services are extremely resource intensive, we do not allow...

How do I use cffile to upload files?

Using the ColdFusion tag "cffile" allows you to create a web page that...

Enabling ColdFusion on Your Linux Hosting Account

Once you purchase ColdFusion for your hosting account, you have to enable it in your...

How do I create a ColdFusion DSN for a MySQL database?

To use ColdFusion to connect to a database, you must create a ColdFusion DSN. To...