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1. Overview of Web Hosting Plans

CloudWebs offers flexible web hosting solutions suitable for individuals, startups, and growing businesses. Whether you’re running a simple website or a dynamic web application, we’ve got hosting to match.

🖥️ Hosting Types Available:

Hosting Type Description
Linux Hosting Best for PHP, MySQL, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, etc.
Windows Hosting Ideal for ASP.NET, MSSQL, and Windows-specific applications
cPanel Hosting Industry-standard dashboard for managing sites, emails, and files easily
Reseller Hosting Sell hosting under your own brand with our white-label partner options

2. How to Set Up Hosting (Step-by-Step)

🎯 Setting Up Your Hosting Account

  1. Log into CloudWebs Dashboard
    👉 https://cloudwebs.com.au/login

  2. Select a Hosting Plan
    Choose a hosting type (Linux/Windows) that suits your website needs.

  3. Assign a Domain
    Select an existing CloudWebs domain or enter a new one.

  4. Provisioning
    The system will auto-assign resources and credentials.

  5. Access cPanel or Plesk
    Use the dashboard shortcut to access your control panel.


🖼️ Visual: Hosting Setup Flow


A simplified flowchart showing the steps from signup to cPanel access.


3. Accessing & Using Your Control Panel

🔧 For Linux Hosting: cPanel

Features include:

  • File Manager

  • Email Accounts

  • Database Tools

  • Metrics & Logs

  • Softaculous (1-click installer)

Login:
From Dashboard → My Services > Hosting > Manage > Access cPanel


🖥️ UI Illustration: Sample cPanel View


Common sections of cPanel dashboard with labels.


4. Uploading Files (File Manager / FTP)

📁 Option 1: Using File Manager (Browser-based)

  1. Go to Files > File Manager in cPanel

  2. Navigate to /public_html

  3. Click Upload to add website files

📤 Option 2: Using FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

  • FTP Host: ftp.yourdomain.com

  • Username: same as cPanel login

  • Password: your cPanel password

  • Port: 21

Recommended clients: FileZilla, Cyberduck, WinSCP


🖼️ FTP



5. Managing Databases

💾 MySQL & phpMyAdmin

To create and manage databases:

  1. Go to Databases > MySQL® Databases

  2. Create a new database and user

  3. Assign user privileges

  4. Use phpMyAdmin to view, edit, or import SQL files


6. Creating Email Accounts (Optional Add-On)

If email is bundled with your hosting:

  1. Go to Email > Email Accounts

  2. Click Create

  3. Set mailbox name, domain, and password

  4. Access email via Webmail, or configure in Outlook/Thunderbird


7. Understanding Hosting Limits

Resource Linux Plan Example
Storage Space 10GB – 100GB+
Monthly Bandwidth Unmetered
Databases Unlimited
Email Accounts Varies by plan
PHP Version Selectable (v5.6 to v8.x)

⚠️ To optimize performance, monitor usage in your cPanel dashboard under “Metrics”.


8. Troubleshooting Common Hosting Issues

Issue Solution
Site not loading Check DNS, propagation delay, or index file
Exceeded bandwidth limit Upgrade plan or optimize site content
File upload errors Confirm permissions or file size limits
cPanel not loading Clear cache or check firewall settings

✅ Summary Checklist

  • ✔️ Choose Linux or Windows based on technology stack

  • ✔️ Use cPanel/Plesk for full hosting control

  • ✔️ Upload website via File Manager or FTP

  • ✔️ Manage email and databases directly in control panel

  • ✔️ Monitor usage and logs regularly


 Web Hosting > Accessing & Using Your Control Panel

🖥️ UI Illustration: Sample cPanel Dashboard

📸 cPanel Overview

  1. File Manager – Upload and manage website files

  2. Email Accounts – Create and manage domain-based emails

  3. MySQL Databases – Add, edit, and access your databases

  4. phpMyAdmin – Direct access to database tables and queries

  5. Softaculous Apps Installer – Install WordPress, Joomla, etc.

  6. Metrics Section – Monitor bandwidth and resource usage

  7. Domains – Manage subdomains, redirects, and addon domains

  8. Security Settings – Access SSL, IP blockers, and hotlink protection

  9. Advanced Tools – Cron Jobs, Error Pages, Index Manager

🆘 Need Help?

Use the Tayla.AI chatbot in your CloudWebs Dashboard or submit a ticket via Support.

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