Getting Started with Web Hosting

A Step-by-Step Guide for Setting Up Your Hosting Account and Managing Your Website

Welcome to Web Register Limited!

Congratulations on choosing Web Register Limited as your hosting partner. This guide will walk you through setting up your hosting account and managing your website efficiently.

Table of Contents

1. Logging into Your Hosting Account
2. Understanding Your Hosting Control Panel
   • DirectAdmin / cPanel Overview
   • Key Features and Tools
3. Uploading Your Website Files
4. Setting Up Your Email Accounts
5. Installing SSL Certificates
6. Creating Backups
7. Managing Databases
8. Getting Support

1. Logging into Your Hosting Account

1. Open your web browser and navigate to:
   • DirectAdmin Login: https://yourdomain.com:2222
   • cPanel Login: https://yourdomain.com:2083
2. Enter your username and password (provided in the welcome email).
3. Click Login to access the dashboard.

2. Understanding Your Hosting Control Panel

The control panel is where you manage all aspects of your hosting account. Here’s an overview of key sections:

• File Manager: Upload, edit, and manage website files.
• Email Accounts: Create and configure custom email addresses.
• Domains: Add and manage domains and subdomains.
• Databases: Manage MySQL databases for your website.
• Statistics: Monitor website traffic and resource usage.

3. Uploading Your Website Files

1. Navigate to the File Manager in the control panel.
2. Open the public_html folder (this is your website’s root directory).
3. Use the upload option to add your website files or use FTP software like FileZilla.

4. Setting Up Your Email Accounts

1. Go to the Email Accounts section.
2. Click Create Account and enter the desired email address and password.
3. Configure email clients (Outlook, Thunderbird) using the provided settings.

5. Installing SSL Certificates

1. Go to the SSL/TLS Manager in the control panel.
2. Follow the wizard to generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request).
3. Upload your SSL certificate or use the free Let’s Encrypt option.

6. Creating Backups

1. Navigate to the Backup Manager.
2. Select the files or databases you want to back up.
3. Click Create Backup and download it to your local device for safekeeping.

7. Managing Databases

1. Go to the MySQL Databases section.
2. Create a new database and user with secure credentials.
3. Use phpMyAdmin to manage and import/export database content.

8. Getting Support

If you need assistance, our support team is available 24/7.

• Knowledge Base: https://webregister.co.ke/help
• Email: support@webregister.co.ke
• Phone: +254-723597539

Thank You for Choosing Web Register Limited!

We’re committed to providing you with reliable and secure hosting services. If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us.

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