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Web Hosting Knowledge Base

What is Web Hosting?

Web hosting is a service that allows individuals and businesses to publish websites on the internet. A hosting provider stores your website files on powerful servers connected to the web so visitors can access your site anytime.

How it Works

You register a domain name (e.g., mysite.com). You choose a hosting plan where your files are stored. When users type your domain, their browser requests the files from your hosting server and displays them.

Types of Web Hosting

Shared Hosting: Affordable, multiple websites share the same server. VPS Hosting: Virtual servers with dedicated resources per client. Dedicated Hosting: One client = one server, maximum performance. Cloud Hosting: Scalable hosting spread across multiple servers.

Which Hosting Should You Choose?

If you’re a beginner, shared hosting is usually enough. As your site grows, you may need to upgrade to VPS or Cloud hosting for better performance.

Key Takeaway

Web hosting is the foundation of your online presence. Choosing the right plan ensures your site loads fast, stays secure, and can handle traffic growth.

How to Choose the Right Hosting Plan

Choosing the right hosting plan depends on your website’s purpose, traffic, and technical needs. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you decide.

1. Define Your Website Goals

Personal blog: Shared hosting is sufficient. Business website: VPS or Cloud hosting for reliability. E-commerce site: VPS or Dedicated hosting for performance and security.

2. Check Resource Needs

Storage space Bandwidth (monthly traffic) RAM & CPU for processing power

3. Compare Features

Look for:

Free SSL certificate Email accounts included Backups 24/7 support

4. Scalability

Pick a provider that allows easy upgrades. Starting small is fine, but your hosting must grow with your site.

Conclusion

Don’t just choose the cheapest hosting. Pick a plan that balances performance, features, and support for your goals.

How to Log in to Your Hosting Control Panel

Your control panel (cPanel, Plesk, or a custom dashboard) is where you manage your website, email, and databases. Here’s how to access it.

Step 1: Access the Login Page

Usually, the login link is sent via email after signup. Common URLs are:

yourdomain.com/cpanel yourdomain.com:2083

Step 2: Enter Your Credentials

Use the username and password from your hosting provider’s welcome email.

Step 3: Explore the Dashboard

Inside, you can manage:

Files (File Manager, FTP) Domains (Add-ons, Redirects) Email accounts Databases Security (SSL, firewalls)

Troubleshooting Login

Forgot password? Use “Reset Password” on the login page. Site not loading? Try the IP-based login link in your welcome email. Still stuck? Contact support with your account ID.

How to Connect a Domain to Your Hosting

To make your website accessible, you need to point your domain to your hosting server using DNS (Domain Name System).

Step 1: Get Your Hosting Nameservers

You’ll find them in your welcome email, usually looking like:

ns1.yourhost.com ns2.yourhost.com

Step 2: Update Your Domain Registrar

Login to your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap) → Domain Settings → Nameservers → Replace with hosting nameservers.

Step 3: Wait for DNS Propagation

Changes usually take a few minutes but can take up to 24–48 hours worldwide.

Step 4: Verify

Use tools like DNS Checker to confirm your domain points to the correct server.