{"id":5078,"date":"2024-08-15T14:24:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=5078"},"modified":"2024-08-15T14:24:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:24:42","slug":"how-to-add-hosting-to-a-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-hosting-to-a-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How to add hosting to a domain name"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying a domain name is just the start of your online business journey. Once you own your new domain, you\u2019ll be able to setup a website and emails. This guide will show you how to setup a hosting package and start building your dream website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accessing your Online Control Panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding hosting to your domain name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choosing the best package for you<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to our website <strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/names.co.uk\">names.co.uk<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once on the website, choose <strong>\u201cLog in\u201d <\/strong>found on the top right-hand side of the page and log into your Online Control Panel. If you need assistance with this, please follow this <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-access-your-control-panel\/\">guide<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have successfully logged into your Online Control Panel, navigate to the <strong>\u201cServices\u201d<\/strong> tab and from the drop-down menu choose <strong>\u201cDashboard\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-50.png\" alt=\"An image showing the navigational menu and the location of the dashboard from within the Online Control Panel\" class=\"wp-image-5079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-50.png 939w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-50-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-50-768x250.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-50-50x16.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the page of domains, you can search for the domain name you are looking to add hosting too and you will see a blue button saying \u201cAdd\u201d under the section titled \u201cNeed a website?\u201d. Choosing this option will present several options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-51.png\" alt=\"An image showing the Add website button for a domain from within the Online Control Panel\" class=\"wp-image-5080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-51.png 940w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-51-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-51-768x668.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-51-50x43.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will now be presented with 3 hosting options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Website builder<\/strong> \u2013 This option is perfect for beginners as it is a drag and drop editor. You start with a template and then build your website content and images around the template. This is the package you would choose if you\u2019re intending to build the website yourself and you want a graphical view without the need for any coding knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Managed WordPress<\/strong> \u2013 This option is used when someone wants to use WordPress as the chosen web building software. WordPress is the most used Content Management System (CMS). It\u2019s a popular platform as it\u2019s constantly receiving updates and new features. It also has a multitude of guides, video tutorials and support online. You need slightly more technical experience to use WordPress over Website Builder \u2013 However there is a lot more features of flexibility with this package then that of Website Builder. We also perform all needed WordPress updates on this package for you (Plugins, themes and WordPress core version).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Web Hosting<\/strong> \u2013 This package allows you to host multiple domains using on package and provides you with options to install whichever CMS you intend to use. This package is also used if you have your own website files already and want to upload your website via FTP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-52.png\" alt=\"An image showing the options available when selecting &quot;Add&quot; web hosting\" class=\"wp-image-5081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-52.png 940w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-52-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-52-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-52-50x30.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on which package you choose you will be presented with options available for that package. The features of each package will be shown on the left menu. This allows you to make sure you are choosing the correct specifications needed. If you are unsure of the best package to choose or what option best suits your business needs, please call our helpful sales team on 0345 363 3632 and we can discuss which package best suits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have chosen the correct package and purchased the plan, you will receive an instruction email explaining how to begin on your website journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-53.png\" alt=\"An image showing options presented when choosing a hosting plan, in this case, we've picked Managed WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-5082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-53.png 940w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-53-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-53-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-53-50x30.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions, simply&nbsp;<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/admin.names.co.uk\/tech_support\/tracking\/add.php\">raise a support request<\/a><\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;from within your Online Control Panel or call us on&nbsp;<strong>0345 363 3634<\/strong>. Our Support team are here to help and ready to assist you with your enquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For assistance raising a support request please follow the following&nbsp;<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-open-a-support-enquiry\/\">guide<\/a>.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Buying a domain name is just the start of your online business journey. Once you own your new domain, you\u2019ll be able to setup a website and emails. This guide will show you how to setup a hosting package and start building your dream website. 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