Just created my Xisto account and got into cPanel without any issues. Uploaded a new index page and some images, but when I tried to view them in the browser — nothing. The file manager showed them fine, but the URL just returned ‘page cannot be displayed’.
After some fiddling, I realized the problem: your domain doesn’t point to the right folder by default. You need to make sure your files are in the public_html directory. I had uploaded everything to my home directory instead. Once I moved the files to public_html, the pages loaded instantly.
For images, the issue was case sensitivity. My image file was named Photo.jpg but I referenced it as photo.jpg in the HTML. Linux servers are case-sensitive, so that was an easy fix. Also, double-check the paths — relative paths from the HTML file’s location work best (e.g., images/pic.jpg) instead of absolute paths.
Once I sorted those two things out, everything worked perfectly. Hope this helps someone else hitting the same snags!
Quick checklist for new Xisto users:
- Upload all web files to
public_html - Use relative paths for images (e.g.,
images/logo.png) - Match file name cases exactly (Linux is case-sensitive)
- If you’re linking your own domain, ensure the nameservers point to Xisto’s servers
Xisto’s free hosting with cPanel is great once you get the hang of it. The credit system to keep the account active is easy — just participate in the forums.
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