F.A.Q (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. How Do I Find My Product Key?
2. I've forgot my admin login details. Can I reset them?
3. Do I need any software on the server to run Maian Guardian?
4. Is Maian Guardian encoded?
5. Can I edit any template files and change colours etc?
6. For the API, can I log incoming POST data?
7. Is there a reseller licence?
8. How does the WYSIWYG editor work?
9. No emails are being sent, why?
10. Do I need to purchase Source Guardian?
11. Can I change the text in the software and add my own wording?
12. Can I add additional files to the zip files?
13. Can I edit the PHP files?
14. Can I change the X-Mailer header that gets sent out in emails?
15. Can I rename the log folder txt files?
16. Can I use multiple languages at the same time?
17. Can I integrate the layout into my own site design?
18. How secure is Maian Guardian in using the PHP command line function shell_exec?
19. Can I remove the version check link in the admin area?
20. Can I remove the documentation link in the admin area?
21. Can I remove the Maian Guardian links in emails?
22. How much do I have to pay for upgrades?
23. Ok, I've purchased a licence. What do I do now?
24. The shell_exec function is disabled on my server, is there an alternative?
25. Can you recommend a good web host?
26. What is Twitter Bootstrap?
27. Can I get a discount for Maian Guardian, I'm broke?
28. Can I show more latest products / licenses on account homescreen?
29. Can I increase the amount of latest accounts and licenses on admin homescreen?

If you are using the none commercial version, in your admin area, click 'Purchase' on the top menu to view your product key.

If you don't see this link, access the following link in your admin area: admin/index.php?p=purchase

Login details are set in the 'control/_cfg.php' file. Just change there.

See the system requirements for what is required to run this software.

Yes, you can change anything in the free or commercial version.

Yes, enable the 'API_LOG_POST' option in the 'control/options.php' file. Api Key is not logged for security.

Yes, more information here.

Click here for further information on the Wysiwyg editor.

Check your server error logs first. You should also enable SMTP debugging to help debug mail issues if using SMTP. To enable, open the 'control/options.php' and set the following value to 1.

The log should be written to the "logs" folder.

If you are having issues sending email over SSL, this is nothing to do with this software or the mail system used by this software. Most likely your server's SSL is installed incorrectly. If you have issues, you can disable SSL checking in your mail settings (in favour of always allowing insecure connections). Whilst this is a workaround, it is NOT recommended.

Yes, you need to purchase the Source Guardian encoder to license your products via the licgen program.

Yes, of course, see the language section.

Yes, add files to the "content/zip" folder.

If you feel you need to and know what you are doing. Note that PHP changes can break when the system is upgraded.

Yes, via the 'control/options.php' file. Set a value in the 'MAIL_X_MAIL_HEADER' option.

Yes, via the 'control/options.php' file.

This isn't supported, sorry.

Yes, by editing the template. See the templates section via the left hand menu.

About as secure as it can be. Where applicable, PHP functions "escapeshellarg" & "escapeshellcmd" are used to prevent issues with harmful meta characters. Regex patterns are also allowed for validaton checking on domain,ip,mac fields and any constant field where user input is required.

Yes, via the 'control/options.php' file.

NOTE: The version check option sends ONLY the version number and script ID to the Maian Media servers for version comparison. No user identifiable information or information relating to your setup is sent.

Yes, via the 'control/options.php' file.

No, this will disappear when a commercial licence is applied.

Nothing, all upgrades are FREE.

Firstly, go to the Maian Media Licence Centre and log in with the username/password sent to you in the email you received after purchase. If you didn't receive this email, please contact us via the Maian Guardian website.

Once you have logged in, use the options provided to generate your licence. Your new licence file will be included in a zip file along with a readme file. You should replace the default .lic file with your new one. This will unlock the free feature restrictions.

No, sorry. This command line function is required for command line functions.

There are lots of good web hosting companies around. Try a search on Google. Read what other people say.

Its a frontend/mobile design framework. More information on their website here.

Regular monthly discount coupons are emailed to subscribers of my newsletter. It's an infrequent newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Yes, this is editable in your admin area. From the left menu click "Accounts > Account Dashboard".

Yes, edit the 'HOME_LATEST_LICENSES' & 'HOME_LATEST_ACCOUNTS' options in the 'control/options.php' file and set higher values.