GSA Course
Server Connection and Installations

a) Connecting To Server – 1

 

How to log into your server via remote connection:

Cord.sourceforge.net – For Windows users. Mac users should be able to easily find a similar program to help connect with remote desktop connection.

[1:20] After installing, type “Remote Desktop Connection” into the search bar in the Windows Start menu to easily find the program.

[2:08] Open Remote Desktop Connection and type the IP address or URL given to you by the server provider. The username is usually “Administrator”, but check to ensure you have the proper username.

[3:10] Type the password given to you rather than copying and pasting it as that can result in errors sometimes.

[3:55] On the following screen, check the “Don’t ask me again for connections from this computer” box and click “Yes”.

[4:18] You may have to ask your server provider for additional settings to ensure GSA works properly and should be approached on a case-by-case basis depending on how the server initially reacts to GSA use.

 

b) GSA Install on Server

 

How to get GSA on your server and activate it:

[0:25] After purchasing GSA, you will receive an email with the license number and username. The email will provide a link that leads to the trial software where you’ll download Search Engine Ranker and Captcha Breaker (http://www.gsa-online.de/). Download the .exe files for these programs onto the server.

[1:55] Side Note: Make sure you’re installing the Windows updates to the server to help remote desktop access run smoother. Many times, servers will not be up to date when first using them.

[2:25] Double click the Search Engine Ranker .exe file. Accept the agreement and click ‘next’ until you get to the ‘Select Additional Tasks’ screen where you should ensure the checkbox for “Add Windows Firewall Rules” is selected. On the following screen, click “Install”. The program will automatically open after the installation. After agreeing to the terms, click “Register” and enter your username and serial key.

[4:35] You may occasionally see a small, green “Update Now” alert in the bottom right portion of the screen. If so, click it – always ensure the program is up to date. Even if projects are running, stop them and update the program before resuming the application.

 

c) Captcha Breaker Install on Server

 

How to install Captcha Breaker on your server and activate it:

[0:13] Run the Captcha Breaker .exe file from the remote desktop and go through the program’s installation process while ensuring the “Add Windows Firewall Rules” box is checked on the “Select Additional Tasks” screen.

[0:57] On the initial load, don’t worry about the settings and click “OK”. Click “Register” on the following screen and enter your username and serial in the popup screen.

[1:48] Once restarted, the registered user’s name will appear at the top of the window, which will be a signifier that your installation worked properly.

 

d) Gscraper Install on Server

 

[0:10] After a short period, your GScraper purchase will be activated and you will receive an email that has a serial key. Enter this in the GScraper KEY text entry box at gscraper.com/dl (Reminder: This will all be done from within your remote desktop)

[0:40] The file will download in .zip format. Extract it and open the folder that gets created. Open the application in the folder -you may need to update your .NET framework before it runs properly.