Reseller Hosting

The Quick Start Guide To Making Money With Reselling Web Hosting

We host a lot of resellers here at Allanux Web! Since launching our Reseller Hosting, we have gained the trust of thousands of different businesses*.* We strive to offer our customers a reliable, secure, and scalable cloud hosting environment that can allow them to run their businesses with ease at the highest level of probability. When our resellers have a problem, we know that trickles down to their business, and could affect their reputation. Therefore, we take great pride in offering the highest level of customer support. We also understand that we're only as successful as our customers. If their customers aren't happy, they're not going to be happy, and we're not going to be around for long! Web hosting is a VERY lucrative industry because people are always going to need it as they come online. While the United States market may be crowded with competition, other countries around the globe are just now gaining consistent internet access, presenting a whole other opportunity for massive growth. Some of our largest Resellers are prevailing businesses in Africa, Uruguay, Mexico, Singapore, etc. Enough tooting our horn here, the bottom line is we WANT you to make money with your web hosting business. With all of this, we've decided to expand training our resellers, to ensure them the best experience possible. This very easy "quick start" guide details the entire Reseller Web Hosting process from account setup to business management. Feel free to share it with all your friends, family, and others that are interested in joining the industry. Together, we can all make awesome things happen! Course introduction This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how to best resell cPanel accounts using WHMCS. You will learn about the tools and techniques required to set up and manage a successful reselling business. By the end of the course, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to start your own cPanel reselling business. Lesson 1: Getting Started with Reselling cPanel Accounts - Introduction to cPanel and WHMCS - Understanding the benefits of reselling cPanel accounts - Selecting the right plan Lesson 2: Setting Up Your Reselling Business - Creating a business plan - Registering your business - Branding Lesson 3: Installing WHMCS and Creating Packages - Installing WHMCS on your server - Configuring WHMCS for cPanel reselling - Creating packages for your clients Lesson 4: Managing Products and Accounts - Creating Products and Groups - Managing cPanel accounts Lesson 5: Building and Managing Your Reselling Business - Developing a marketing strategy - Monitoring server resources - Maintenance and security - Scaling your reselling business Introduction to cPanel and WHMCS A Comprehensive Overview If you're considering getting into the web hosting business or looking for a reliable web hosting control panel, cPanel and WHMCS are two powerful tools that you should know about. In this article, we will provide you with an introduction to cPanel and WHMCS, including their features, benefits, and how they work together. What is cPanel? cPanel is a web hosting control panel that allows website owners and administrators to manage their web hosting accounts and server configurations through an easy-to-use graphical interface. It provides a range of features that simplify the management of websites, email accounts, databases, files, and more. Some of its key features include: - User-friendly graphical interface - One-click installation of popular web applications - Email management tools - Website file management tools - Database management tools - Security features such as SSL certificate installation cPanel is a popular choice among web hosting providers and is used by millions of website owners worldwide. What is WHMCS? WHMCS (Web Host Manager Complete Solution) is a client management and billing automation platform designed specifically for web hosting providers. It enables web hosting providers to manage their customers' accounts, billing, and support requests from a single platform. Some of its key features include: - Client management tools - Automated billing and invoicing - Support ticket management - Integration with popular payment gateways - Provisioning and management of cPanel accounts WHMCS is an essential tool for any web hosting provider looking to automate their billing and customer management processes. How do cPanel and WHMCS work together? cPanel and WHMCS work together seamlessly to provide a complete web hosting solution. When a new customer signs up for a web hosting account, WHMCS creates a new cPanel account for them automatically. This eliminates the need for manual provisioning and ensures that the customer can start using their web hosting account immediately. From within WHMCS, web hosting providers can manage their customers' accounts, view their billing history, and provide support for any issues they encounter. They can also use WHMCS to automate their billing processes, including generating invoices, accepting payments, and sending payment reminders. cPanel and WHMCS are two powerful tools that can help web hosting providers streamline their operations and provide a better customer experience. cPanel provides a user-friendly interface for managing web hosting accounts, while WHMCS automates billing and customer management processes. Together, they provide a complete web hosting solution that is reliable, efficient, and easy to use. Understanding the benefits of reselling cPanel accounts Reselling cPanel accounts is a lucrative business venture that offers a range of benefits to both resellers and their customers. cPanel is a web hosting control panel that allows users to manage their websites, domains, and email accounts with ease. With the increasing demand for online presence, web hosting has become a competitive market, and reselling cPanel accounts has emerged as a popular way to tap into this market. In this article, we will explore the benefits of reselling cPanel accounts and why it's a profitable business model. Easy-to-use control panel cPanel is a user-friendly control panel that enables customers to manage their websites with ease. It provides a range of features such as file management, domain management, email management, and database management. As a reseller, you can offer your customers a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy for them to manage their websites. Cost-effective Reselling cPanel accounts is a cost-effective business model that requires minimal investment. As a reseller, you can purchase cPanel accounts from Allanux Web at a discounted price and resell them to your customers at a markup. This allows you to earn a profit without having to invest in expensive infrastructure or equipment. Scalability One of the biggest advantages of reselling cPanel accounts is the scalability it offers. As your customer base grows, you can easily upgrade your reseller package to accommodate more accounts. This enables you to expand your business without having to worry about the infrastructure and resources needed to support it. Customization Reselling cPanel accounts allows you to customize the packages you offer to your customers. You can tailor your packages to meet the specific needs of your customers, including bandwidth, storage space, and other features. This enables you to offer a more personalized service that meets the unique requirements of each customer. Support Allanux Web provides technical support to all resellers, which means you can rely on us to provide assistance via chat or ticket 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year! This frees up your time and resources, allowing you to focus on growing your business and providing excellent customer service. Reselling cPanel accounts is a profitable business model that offers a range of benefits. It's a cost-effective and scalable way to tap into the web hosting market, and it provides a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy for customers to manage their websites. With customization options, technical support, and a user-friendly control panel, reselling cPanel accounts is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to enter the web hosting market. Selecting the right plan Silver NVMe Reseller The Silver NVMe Reseller plan is suitable for resellers just getting started or for larger resellers looking for the ability to resell additional accounts. - Total Client Accounts: 40 - Resellable Storage: 60GB NVMe Raid 1 - Resellable Bandwidth: 600GB per month - Free WHMCS License: No - Free Blesta License: Yes Each resold account created uses the following limits: - Websites/Domains: Ability to host unlimited - Reseller may place their own limits. - Storage: Up to 250,000 files (inodes) - Memory: Up to 1GB RAM concurrent usage - CPU: Up to 1 Core concurrent usage - I/O: Up to 8MB/s - IOPS: 1024 - EP: 25 - NPROC: 100 Gold NVMe Reseller The Gold NVMe Reseller plan is best for new Resellers just getting started. Includes free WHMCS license (a $14.95/month value) - Total Client Accounts: 60 - Resellable Storage: 100GB NVMe Raid 1 - Resellable Bandwidth: 1000GB per month - Free WHMCS License: Starter (Up to 250 Clients) Each resold account created uses the following limits: - Websites/Domains: Ability to host unlimited - Reseller may place their own limits. - Storage: Up to 250,000 files (inodes) - Memory: Up to 1GB RAM concurrent usage - CPU: Up to 1 Core concurrent usage - I/O: Up to 8MB/s - IOPS: 1024 - EP: 25 - NPROC: 100 Platinum NVMe Reseller The Platinum NVMe Reseller plan is the most popular reseller plan for existing businesses/agencies with current clients requiring web hosting. - Total Client Accounts: 100 - Resellable Storage: 170GB NVMe Raid 1 (US) SSD Raid 10 (NL) - Resellable Bandwidth: 1.7TB per month - Free WHMCS License: Starter (Up to 250 Clients) Our Platinum****NVMe Reseller package includes larger child account limits allowing the ability to offer "high-end" hosting accounts to your end users. These include blazing-fast NVMe storage for ultimate performance; we're proud to be one of the few web hosts in the industry offering such! If your customers have high demands; this package will not disappoint! Each resold account created uses the following limits: - Websites/Domains: Ability to host unlimited - Reseller may place their own limits. - Storage: Up to 350,000 files (inodes) - Memory: Up to 2GB RAM concurrent usage - CPU: Up to 2 Cores concurrent usage - I/O: Up to 32MB/s - IOPS: 2024 - EP: 50 - NPROC: 200 Diamond NVMe Reseller plan The Diamond NVMe Reseller plan is the most powerful reseller package; best for those with a large client base or high demands. - Total Client Accounts: 150 - Resellable Storage: 270GB NVMe Raid 1 (US) SSD Raid 10 (NL) - Resellable Bandwidth: 2.7TB per month - Free WHMCS License: Starter (Up to 250 Clients) Our Diamond NVMe Reseller package offers increased limits on child accounts, providing your customers with top-of-the-line hosting, including lightning-fast NVMe storage. We are one of the few web hosts to offer this, so your customers' expectations will be met! Each resold account created uses the following limits: - Websites/Domains: Ability to host unlimited - Reseller may place their own limits. - Storage: Up to 350,000 files (inodes) - Memory: Up to 2GB RAM concurrent usage - CPU: Up to 2 Cores concurrent usage - I/O: Up to 32MB/s - IOPS: 2024 - EP: 50 - NPROC: 200 Creating a business plan Research your industry and competitors Before you can create a business plan, you need to have a thorough understanding of your industry, competitors, and potential customers. Gain insights into market trends, key players, and pricing models. Research the competitive landscape to find out what other businesses are doing and what strategies they are using. Choose your business name When starting a business, choosing a brand name may be one of the first tough decisions you have to make. This name will be at the center of your brand identity, impacting your logo, domain, marketing, and potential trademark registration. When selecting a name, consider making it unique and hard to imitate or confuse with competing brands. If you have plans for growth, it might also be beneficial to keep the name broad so that it's easier to pivot if your products or services change. Define your target market Who are your potential customers? What do they need and what do they want? Understanding your target market is essential to developing a successful business plan. Set your goals and objectives What are your long-term and short-term goals? How will you measure success? Setting clear goals and objectives will help you stay focused on achieving your business plan. Create a financial plan Develop a financial plan that outlines your revenue streams, expenses, and profits. This will help you understand the financial implications of the decisions you make. Get feedback Ask for feedback from trusted advisors or mentors about your business plan and adjust the details as needed. Registering your business Before you can register your business with the government, you need to decide what type of structure your business will have. Examples of business structures include sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, and corporation. After you decide on a business structure, you need to choose a business name. Make sure to do a thorough search to ensure the name is not already taken. This is an extended guide. Read the full step-by-step guide on allanuxweb.com →

How to activate your Affiliate Account

Your Allanux Web affiliate account lets you earn commission by referring new customers to our hosting, domain and web design services. Activating it takes a few minutes. Before you start You need an active Allanux Web client account. If you do not have one yet, register first at the client area, then come back to this guide. How to activate your affiliate account 1. Log in to your client area at allanuxweb.com/clientarea.php using your email address and password. 2. Open the Affiliates page from the main menu. 3. Click Activate Affiliate Account. Your account is created immediately. 4. Your unique referral link is shown on the same page. It looks like allanuxweb.com/?aff=YOURID. 5. Copy that link and use it whenever you refer someone. How commission works When a visitor clicks your referral link, a tracking cookie is stored in their browser. If they sign up and pay for a service, the referral is credited to your affiliate account. Commission appears as Pending during the standard clearing period, which protects against refunds and chargebacks. Once cleared, the balance becomes Available and can be withdrawn or applied as credit against your own invoices. Where to find your stats The Affiliates page shows your total visitors referred, signups, pending commission and available balance. Figures update as referrals are recorded. Tips for better results - Share your link where hosting or web design is genuinely relevant — a blog post, a client handover, or a directory listing. - Explain what the customer gets rather than only that you earn commission. - Do not post your link as spam on forums or social media. This breaches our terms and can close your affiliate account. Troubleshooting The Affiliates menu is missing. Make sure you are logged in to the client area rather than webmail or the hosting control panel. A referral was not tracked. Tracking relies on a browser cookie. If the visitor cleared cookies, used private browsing, or bought on a different device, the referral may not register. If something still does not look right, open a support ticket from your client area and we will check the account for you.

How To Login To WHM From Allanux Web Dashboard

This interactive walkthrough shows you how to log in to WHM (Web Host Manager) directly from your Allanux Web client area. You'll learn how to access WHM through your Reseller Hosting dashboard and manage your server settings in just a few clicks. ▶ Open the interactive walkthrough Ready to start your own hosting business? See reseller hosting plans. Related Guides - Create a hosting package - The reseller quick-start - Migrate a client's cPanel account

How To Create Your Hosting Package From WHM

This interactive walkthrough guides you through creating a custom hosting package in WHM. You'll learn how to define resource limits such as disk space, bandwidth, email accounts, and more — so you can offer tailored hosting plans to your clients. ▶ Open the interactive walkthrough Ready to sell hosting? See reseller hosting plans. Related Guides - Log in to WHM - Plan what to sell - Migrate an existing client in

Plesk Reseller Dashboard Overview

As a reseller, your Plesk dashboard provides tools to manage customers, service plans, subscriptions, and resources. This guide explains the reseller interface and navigation so you can manage your hosting business efficiently. The Reseller Dashboard When you log in to Plesk with reseller credentials, you will see: - Home: An overview of your resource usage, including disk space, traffic, and the number of websites, domains, and customers you manage. - Hosting Services: Quick access to your personal subscriptions and service plans. - Customers: A list of all your customer accounts with status indicators. - Subscriptions: All subscriptions across your customers, including resource usage and status. - Service Plans: Your hosting plans and add-on plans. - Domains: All domains hosted across your customer accounts. The Left Navigation Menu - Customers: Create, suspend, and manage customer accounts. - Subscriptions: Manage all subscriptions, change plans, suspend or activate. - Service Plans: Create and modify hosting plans and add-on plans. - Domains: View and manage all domains across your customers. - Mail: Manage mail settings for your personal subscriptions. - WordPress: Manage WordPress installations across all customer accounts (if WP Toolkit is available). - Websites & Domains: Manage your own personal websites. - Tools & Settings: Server-wide and reseller-level configuration options. - Extensions: Install and manage Plesk extensions. Understanding Your Resource Limits As a reseller, your hosting provider allocates a pool of resources. These are shared among all your customers: - Maximum disk space: Total storage for all your customers combined. - Maximum traffic: Total monthly bandwidth for all customers. - Maximum websites: Total number of websites you can host. - Maximum domains: Total number of domains across all customers. - Maximum mail accounts: Total email accounts across all customers. Monitor these limits on the Home page. If you approach a limit, contact your hosting provider to discuss upgrades. Important Notes - Your reseller resources are shared across all customers. Plan your allocations carefully. - Service plans define what resources and permissions each customer receives. - The features available to you depend on your reseller plan and what your hosting provider has enabled. Troubleshooting A menu item is missing: - Your hosting provider may have disabled certain features. Contact support. Resource limits show as exceeded: - Check resource usage per customer and consider upgrading your reseller plan. Related Guides - Reseller vs customer roles - Your resource limits - Create your first customer

Reseller vs Customer: Understanding Your Role in Plesk

In Plesk, the reseller is an intermediary between the hosting provider and end customers. Understanding the distinction between reseller, customer, and administrator roles helps you manage your business effectively. The Three User Roles in Plesk - Administrator: The server owner or hosting provider. Has full control over the server, all resellers, and all customers. - Reseller: Purchases hosting resources from the administrator and resells them to customers. Can create service plans, manage customers, and allocate resources. Does not have server-level access. - Customer: An end user who purchases hosting from a reseller. Can manage their own websites, email, and databases within the limits set by the reseller. What Resellers Can Do - Create and manage customer accounts. - Create and modify service plans (hosting plans offered to customers). - Create and manage subscriptions (assigning plans to customers). - Suspend or activate customer accounts and subscriptions. - Manage domains, websites, email, databases for their own subscriptions. - View traffic and resource usage across all customers. - Log in as a customer to troubleshoot issues from the customer perspective. What Resellers Cannot Do - Install or configure server-level software. - Modify server-wide PHP settings or Plesk extensions (unless permitted by the administrator). - Manage other resellers accounts. - Access server shell (SSH) as root. Important Notes - If you need a feature that is not available, contact your hosting provider (the administrator). - Resources used by your own subscriptions count against your reseller limits. Troubleshooting "Access denied" when trying to access a server setting: - The setting may require administrator-level access. Contact your hosting provider. Related Guides - The reseller dashboard - Log in as a customer - Create a customer account

How to Log In to a Customer Account as a Plesk Reseller

As a reseller, you can log in to any of your customer Plesk accounts to troubleshoot issues, check configurations, or assist with support requests. This is done without needing the customer password. Logging In as a Customer 1. Log in to Plesk with your reseller credentials. 2. Go to Customers. 3. Find the customer account. 4. Click the Log in as customer icon (a key or user icon) next to the customer name. 5. Plesk will open a new session showing the customer control panel. 6. You can now manage the customer account as if you were the customer. Returning to Your Reseller Session - Click the Back to previous user link (usually at the top of the page or in the user menu). - Alternatively, log out and log back in with your reseller credentials. Important Notes - Any changes you make while logged in as a customer are applied immediately. - The customer will not be notified that you logged in to their account. - Use this feature responsibly — always inform customers before accessing their accounts. Troubleshooting "Log in as customer" option is not visible: - Your hosting provider may have disabled this feature. Contact support. "Access denied" when trying to log in as customer: - The customer account may be suspended. Activate it first, then try again. Related Guides - Your reseller role - Create a customer - View customer activity

How to View Your Plesk Reseller Resource Usage and Limits

Monitoring your resource usage helps you plan capacity, avoid over-limit errors, and make informed decisions about upgrading. This guide covers how to view your resource allocation and usage as a reseller. Viewing Resource Usage 1. Log in to Plesk with your reseller credentials. 2. Go to Home. 3. The dashboard displays your resource overview: - Disk space: Total allocated vs. used across all customers. - Traffic: Monthly bandwidth usage. - Websites: Number of websites created vs. maximum allowed. - Domains: Number of domains vs. maximum allowed. - Mail accounts: Number of email accounts vs. maximum allowed. - Databases: Number of databases vs. maximum allowed. Viewing Per-Customer Usage 1. Go to Customers. 2. The customer list shows resource usage indicators (disk space, traffic) next to each customer. 3. Click a customer name to see detailed usage breakdown. Important Notes - Your reseller limits are set by your hosting provider and cannot be changed from the reseller panel. - If you frequently approach your limits, contact your hosting provider about upgrading your reseller plan. Troubleshooting Resource usage does not update: - Statistics may take up to 24 hours to update. Check again later. "You have exceeded your resource limits": - Review per-customer usage and ask heavy users to upgrade or reduce usage. - Contact your hosting provider to increase your reseller limits. Related Guides - Traffic reports - Find heavy users - Set overuse alerts

How to Manage Additional Users and Permissions in Plesk

As a reseller, you can create additional user accounts and assign them specific roles and permissions. This is useful when you have staff members who need access to the reseller panel, or when a customer needs multiple people to manage their account. Adding an Additional User to Your Reseller Account 1. Log in to Plesk. 2. Click your username in the top-right corner. 3. Select Users (or go to Users in the left menu). 4. Click Create User. 5. Fill in the user details: - Contact name: The user full name. - Email: The user email address. - Username: The login username. - Password: Set a strong password. - User role: Select the appropriate role. For details on what each role can do, see How to Configure Customer Permissions and Access Levels in Plesk. 6. Click OK. Understanding User Roles - Administrator: Full access to the reseller panel (use with caution). - Webmaster: Can manage websites, domains, and files. - Application user: Can manage specific applications (e.g., WordPress). - Accountant: Can view billing and resource usage information. Important Notes - Additional users count against your user limit (if applicable). - Remove users who no longer need access to maintain security. Troubleshooting "Maximum number of users reached": - Contact your hosting provider to increase your user limit. Related Guides - Set customer access levels - Password policies - Change credentials

How to Create a Website in Plesk

Plesk provides several built-in tools to help you create a website from scratch, even without any technical knowledge. You can use the drag-and-drop Sitejet Builder, install a content management system like WordPress, or upload your own HTML files. This guide covers each method step by step. Method 1: Create a Website with Sitejet Builder Sitejet Builder is a free drag-and-drop website builder included with Plesk. It is the easiest option for beginners who want to create a professional website without coding. 1. Log in to Plesk. 2. Go to Websites & Domains. 3. Click Add Domain. 4. Under "Choose a way of creating a website", select Sitejet Builder. 5. Enter your domain name and webspace settings, then click Add Domain. 6. Choose a template from the Sitejet gallery, or start with a blank page. 7. Use the drag-and-drop editor to add text, images, buttons, and other elements to your page. 8. Click Publish when you are done. Your website will go live immediately. Sitejet Builder is recommended for: Personal websites, landing pages, simple business sites, portfolios, and anyone who wants a website up quickly without technical skills. Method 2: Install WordPress and Use a Theme WordPress powers over 40% of all websites and offers thousands of free themes and plugins to extend functionality. 1. Log in to Plesk. 2. Go to Websites & Domains → click Add Domain. 3. Select WordPress as the creation method. 4. Enter your domain name and webspace settings, then click Add Domain. 5. Plesk will install WordPress automatically with default credentials. 6. Click Log in on the installation card to access the WordPress dashboard. 7. Go to Appearance → Themes → Add New Theme to choose a design. 8. Customise your theme, add pages, and install plugins as needed. WordPress is recommended for: Blogs, business websites, e-commerce stores (with WooCommerce), and anyone who wants access to thousands of themes and plugins. Method 3: Upload Your Own HTML Files If you already have a website built with HTML/CSS/JS, you can upload it directly to Plesk. 1. Log in to **Plesk- Go to Websites & Domains → click Add Domain. - Select Blank website or Upload files as the creation method. - If uploading, select your website files from your computer. - Plesk will extract and place the files in the httpdocs directory. - If you chose blank, you can later upload files via the File Manager.** Uploading files is recommended for: Developers who have built a custom website, sites using custom frameworks (React, Vue, etc.), and migrations from another host. Which Method Should You Choose? - No coding skills: Use Sitejet Builder or WordPress. - Want a blog or online store: Use WordPress. - Building a custom site: Upload your own files. - Need a quick landing page: Use Sitejet Builder. Important Notes - Your domain must be publicly accessible and pointing to your Plesk server before visitors can see your website. - Plesk automatically creates the httpdocs directory where your website files are stored. - The default page loaded when visiting your domain is index.html or index.php. Make sure one of these files exists. - Publishing a Sitejet website will replace all files in httpdocs. Back up any existing files first. Troubleshooting "Sitejet Builder" option is not available: - Your subscription may not include Sitejet Builder. Contact your hosting provider. "WordPress" option is not visible: - The WP Toolkit extension may not be installed. Contact your hosting provider. Website shows "Index of /" instead of your site: - No index.html or index.php file exists in httpdocs. Upload your website files or create a homepage. Website shows after DNS propagation but content is missing: - Make sure you uploaded files to the correct httpdocs directory. - Check that the main page file is named index.html or index.php. Related Guides - Install WordPress - Use Sitejet Builder - Add the domain first