Add Update Button to AwStats
If you are using assistive technology and are unable to read any part of the HostMonster website, or otherwise have difficulties using the HostMonster website, please call 866-573-HOST and our customer service team will assist you.
Skip to main content
Search

HostMonster Web Hosting Help

Add Update Button to AwStats

Summary

By default AWStats will update once a day. Following the instructions in this article will help you add a "Update" button to AWStats

Enabling Manual Updates

If you want to manually update your stats, follow these instructions:

  1. Locate the awstats folder within your account. (/home#/username/tmp/awstats/)
  2. You need to find and edit the custom.txt file.
  3. Add these two lines:
    • AllowToUpdateStatsFromBrowser=1
    • DNSLookup=1
  4. Save the changes
Now when you open AwStats in cPanel there will be a link next to the date that says "Update now". You may click this link to immediately parse the raw access logs and generate your statistics.
Knowledgebase Article 314,408 views bookmark
share
Share or save this via:
tags: awstats logs manual statistics stats update


Was this resource helpful?
Helpful Unhelpful


Did this resolve your issue?
Solved Unsolved


Please add any other comments or suggestions about this content:





Recommended Help Content

Viewing Stats
To view your stats, scroll down to the Logs section of the cPanel Here are different programs that can be used to view your stats. We most recommend awstats When you select your stats program, you ma
Getting Started Article 584,743 views tags: awstats domain select stats view

Enable site statistics for my website
I would like to view the statistics for my website.
Knowledgebase Article 361,552 views tags: addon domain enable hits set setup statistics stats subdomain visitors web

Importing AWStats from a Previous Host
How can I import awstats from my previous host?
Knowledgebase Article 228,092 views tags: awstats import importing

Related Help Content

Access Awstats without logging into cPanel
Allowing access to Awstats without requiring a cPanel login
Knowledgebase Article 796,110 views tags: awstats

Raw Access Logs
What are Raw Access Logs and how do I view them?
Knowledgebase Article 275,839 views tags: access log logs raw

Access Mail Logs on Dedicated or VPS Servers
This article will explain how to view the email logs on a Dedicated or VPS server. This may be usefull if you are experiencing trouble with your email.
Knowledgebase Article 147,717 views tags: dedi dedicated logs mail vps whm

Error Logs
What are the Error Logs?
Knowledgebase Article 257,647 views tags: logs

How to Update Your Contact Information
A step-by-step guide to update the contact details we have on file.
Knowledgebase Article 213,762 views tags: Contact profile update

There are multiple different ways you can install a theme you have purchased for your WordPress site. This article will explain our two recommended methods for installation.
Knowledgebase Article 108,637 views tags: auto automatic certified download install manual premium themes update upload wordpress

How to Manage AutoSSL
In some cases, you may need to manually enable your AutoSSL. This article will go over how to enable the AutoSSL setting. This article will explain how to do so or opt out of using AutoSSL.
Knowledgebase Article 281,850 views tags: autossl free letsencrypt ssl

Manually Changing the Domain of Your WordPress Site
How to change the name of your WordPress site without WP Tools
Knowledgebase Article 247,304 views tags: change domain update wordpress

This site utilizes JavaScript to function correctly. Looks like it's disabled on your browser. Please enable it for your best experience.

For instructions on enabling JavaScript, click here