📘 Shared Hosting Management – Post 2 | Setting Up Your Website on Shared Hosting (Step-by-Step Guide)

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🔹 Introduction

Once you’ve purchased a shared hosting plan, the next step is to connect your domain and upload your website. This guide walks you through the process from start to finish, so your site is live and ready for visitors.

 

🔹 Step 1: Access Your Hosting Control Panel

• Log in to your HostPalace client area.
• Navigate to Services → My Hosting Plans → Manage.
• Click cPanel (or Plesk) to open your hosting dashboard.

 

🔹 Step 2: Connect Your Domain

• Go to Domains → Manage DNS.
• Update your nameservers to:
  • ns1.hostpalace.com
  • ns2.hostpalace.com
• Allow 24–48 hours for DNS propagation.

💡 Tip: DNS propagation is like updating the global address book—it takes time for the change to spread worldwide.

 

🔹 Step 3: Upload Your Website Files

• In cPanel, open File Manager.
• Navigate to the public_html directory.
• Upload your website files (HTML, CSS, JS, or CMS installer).
• Alternatively, use FTP with credentials provided in your hosting account.

 

🔹 Step 4: Install a CMS (Optional)

If you’re using WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal:

• Go to Softaculous Apps Installer in cPanel.
• Select your CMS and click Install.
• Fill in details (site name, admin username, password).
• Complete installation and access your site at yourdomain.com/wp-admin (for WordPress).

 

🔹 Step 5: Create Databases (For Dynamic Sites)

• In cPanel, go to MySQL Databases.
• Create a new database and user.
• Assign the user to the database with All Privileges.
• Use these credentials when installing your CMS or custom application.

 

🔹 Step 6: Secure Your Website

• Enable SSL Certificate (HostPalace provides free Let’s Encrypt SSL).
• Force HTTPS redirection in cPanel.
• Regularly update CMS, plugins, and themes.

 

🔹 Step 7: Test Your Website

• Visit your domain in a browser.
• Check pages, links, and forms.
• Use tools like GTmetrix or Google PageSpeed Insights to test performance.

 

🔹 Closing Note

Setting up your website on shared hosting is straightforward when guided step by step. At HostPalace, we make sure every client feels confident in launching their online presence. Remember, if you ever feel stuck, our support team is just a click away.