Getting Started with Your Web Hosting Account: What to Do Next

Congratulations on purchasing a web hosting account! This guide will walk you through the essential steps to help you get started and make the most of your hosting experience. Let's dive in!

1. Set up your account:

   • Upon completing your purchase, you will receive an email titled "New Account Information" containing your account username, password and login URL address. Please check your spam or junk folder if it is not in your inbox.
   • Use these credentials to log into your Webuzo control panel. You can watch our video tutorial here - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/132/How-to-Log-in-to-Your-Webuzo-Control-Panel.html

2. Familiarize yourself with Webuzo control panel:

   • Once logged in, explore Webuzo control panel interface, which serves as your hub for managing your hosting account.
   • Take some time to navigate through the various sections and familiarize yourself with the available features and tools.

3. Install applications and scripts:

   • Take advantage of the "WordPress Manager" or "Softaculous Apps Installer" or "SitePad Website Builder" available in Webuzo to easily install your desired application. Go through our knowledgebase on how to install an application - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/25/Applications
   • Don't know how to use SitePad Website Builder? Watch our complete video tutorial on how to create a fully functional website with SitePad Website Builder from scratch - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/133/How-to-Create-a-Fully-Functional-Website-with-SitePad-Website-Builder-From-Scratch.html
   • Don't know how to use WordPress? Watch our complete video tutorial on how to create a fully functional website with WordPress from scratch - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/134/How-to-Create-a-Fully-Functional-Website-with-WordPress-From-Scratch.html

4. Not installing an application? Then upload your website files:

   • Utilize the "File Manager" in Webuzo to upload your website files directly to the server. Go through our knowledgebase on how to upload files via our file manager - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/112/How-to-Upload-a-File.html
   • Alternatively, you can use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to connect to your hosting account and upload files using an FTP client. Go through our knowledgebase on how to upload files via an FTP client like FileZilla - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/97/How-to-Create-an-FTP-Connection-and-Transfer-Files-using-FileZIlla.html

5. Configure email accounts:

   • Create professional email accounts using your domain name (e.g., yourname@yourdomain.com) through the "Email Account" section in Webuzo. Go through our knowledgebase on how to create email accounts - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/64/How-to-Create-an-Email-Account.html
   • Access your emails directly through webmail. Go through our knowledgebase on how to access your emails - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/69/How-to-Log-in-to-Your-Email-Account.html
   • Want to connect your email account to the Outlook App on your computer/laptop? Go through our knowledgebase on how to do this - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/124/How-to-Add-Your-Email-Account-to-the-Outlook-App-on-PC.html
   • Want to connect your email account to the Gmail App on your mobile device? Go through our knowledgebase on how to do this - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/125/How-to-Add-Your-Email-Account-to-the-Gmail-App-on-Mobile.html

6. Secure your website:

   • Enable SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates to encrypt data transmitted between your website and its visitors. This is enabled by default and if not, you can install it yourself. Go through our knowledgebase on how to install an SSL certificate - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/93/How-to-Install-an-Automatic-SSL-Certificate.html
   • Implement security measures such as password protection, IP blocking, and regular backups to safeguard your website and data. Go through our knowledgebase on how to implement security measures - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/28/Security

7. Monitor and maintain your account:

   • Regularly check resource usage, such as disk space and bandwidth, to ensure optimal performance. Go through our knowledgebase on how to check your resource usage - https://kwikaweb.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/121/How-to-View-Resource-Usage.html
   • Keep your installed applications and scripts up to date by regularly applying available updates.

By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to successfully managing your shared web hosting account. Remember, our support team is here to help you along the way, so don't hesitate to reach out to us whenever you need assistance. Enjoy your hosting journey and make the most of your online presence!