1
Find your welcome email
It has your cPanel username and password, the control panel URL and your server name. See Find your welcome email and service details.
2
Point your domain to HostCloud
Your domain must use HostCloud’s nameservers for your website and email to work. This can take up to 24 hours. See Point your domain to HostCloud.
3
Log in to cPanel
cPanel is where you manage your website, email and files. See Log in to cPanel.
4
Build or move your website
- New website? Install WordPress in a few clicks.
- Moving from another host? We’ll move it for free. See Request a free website migration.
5
Set up email
Create email addresses on your domain, then add them to your phone and computer.
6
Check your SSL certificate
Your site gets a free SSL certificate automatically, so it opens with
https://. See Free SSL with AutoSSL.Protect your account
- Turn on two-factor authentication for the Client Area. See Turn on two-factor authentication.
- Know how backups work. We back up your account every day and keep backups for 30 days. See Restore and download backups.
- Turn on auto-renew for your domain so it doesn’t expire. See Turn on auto-renew and registrar lock.