Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find a range of answers to the most commonly asked questions received through the support department or asked in the members forum. Please look through this list before contacting support, the answer to a question you are looking for may be shown below.

Is phpOStock compatible with Overstock’s new affiliate program over at CJ.com?

phpOStock has been fully converted to work with the new Overstock.com affiliate program over at CJ.com.

Do I have to pay for future upgrades to the phpOstock plugin?

Of course not, we beleive that you should only have to pay a one of fee and that you should get lifetime updates at an inclusive price, so this is just what you get.

How long do I have to wait to download my plugin?

You don’t have to wait at all, no matter what time of day you order your plugin you will be able to download it immediately, even if its 3am.

What version of php does my host need to be running for phpOstock to work?

In order for phpOstock to work you will need to make sure that your webhosting account has php5 or greater installed. phpOstock will not work with php4 or below. This isn’t usually an issue as most hosts have at least php5 installed, however it’s always worth checking with them if your unsure.

How can I tell if my web hosting has the requirements to run phpOstock?

In order for phpOstock to work you will need to make sure that your webhosting account has php5 or greater installed & has simple XML extensions. If you don’t know this then you can use our simple compatability checker, available for download here. Please take the time to read the README.txt file contained within it.

How do I signup as an Overstock.com affiliate?

The Overstock.com affiliate program is run managed through CJ.com, you can read more details and signup to the Overstock affiliate program here.

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