Reseller Hosting – Getting Started

Congratulations on choosing cPanel Reseller Hosting! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Step 1: Sign up for an account

1. Go to the cPanel website (www.cpanel.net) and click on “Reseller Hosting”.
2. Fill out the sign-up form with your details, including your name, email address, and password.
3. Choose your hosting plan and payment method.
4. Review the terms and conditions, then click “Sign up” to complete the registration process.

Step 2: Set up your reseller account

1. Log in to your cPanel account using your username and password.
2. Click on “Reseller” > “Account Information” to set up your reseller account.
3. Fill out the required information, including your name, email address, and contact details.
4. Set up your billing information and payment method.
5. Click “Save” to save your changes.

Step 3: Create your first package

1. Click on “Reseller” > “Packages” to create a new package.
2. Choose the package type (e.g., Shared, Semi-Dedicated, or VPS) and select the resources you want to allocate to each package.
3. Set the pricing for each package and choose the billing cycle (e.g., monthly or annually).
4. Click “Create” to create the package.

Step 4: Create a client account

1. Click on “Reseller” > “Clients” to create a new client account.
2. Fill out the client’s information, including their name, email address, and contact details.
3. Assign the client to one of your packages (created in Step 3).
4. Click “Create” to create the client account.

Step 5: Create a new domain

1. Click on “Domains” > “Manage Domains” to create a new domain.
2. Enter the domain name you want to create (e.g., example.com).
3. Choose the domain extension (e.g., .com, .net, .org) and set the nameservers.
4. Set up any additional settings (e.g., IP address, DNS records).
5. Click “Create” to create the domain.

Step 6: Set up cPanel access

1. Log in to your cPanel account as a reseller.
2. Click on “Reseller” > “Client Access” to grant access to your clients.
3. Assign each client to their respective package and grant them access to their own cPanel account.
4. Provide each client with their login credentials (username and password).

Additional Tips:

• Make sure you have sufficient resources (e.g., disk space, bandwidth) allocated for each package.
• Monitor your clients’ usage regularly to ensure they don’t exceed their allocated resources.
• Use cPanel’s built-in tools (e.g., WHMCS) to manage your clients’ accounts and invoices.

By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to setting up a successful cPanel Reseller Hosting business