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I accidentally deleted the public_html or www folder.
If you delete the www folder, your site should still load properly.
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sumesh
thanks
Posted: August 3, 2010
jambalakadi bamba
helped me!
Posted: December 1, 2010
Madeleine
What is the difference between the Public_HTML folder and the www folder?
Posted: December 15, 2010
HostGator
Short answer: There is no difference, they are the same folder.
Long answer: The public_html is your primary domain's document root. The www folder is a symlink to public_html.
Long answer: The public_html is your primary domain's document root. The www folder is a symlink to public_html.
Posted: December 15, 2010
HostGator
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