Before choosing a hosting plan, it’s important to understand what features you get.
This guide explains the core inclusions available in ecHOST hosting packages, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
💾 Disk Space & Bandwidth
🔹 Disk Space
Disk space is where all your website files are stored, including:
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Website files
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Images & videos
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Databases
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Emails
How it works:
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Shared hosting plans have defined disk limits
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Premium plans offer higher storage
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VPS hosting provides dedicated storage
👉 Tip: If your site uses many images or videos, choose a plan with more disk space.
🔹 Bandwidth
Bandwidth determines how much data your website can transfer to visitors.
Included with ecHOST plans:
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Sufficient bandwidth for normal website traffic
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Optimized servers to handle traffic efficiently
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No sudden website shutdowns for normal usage
👉 Tip: Higher traffic websites benefit from Premium or VPS hosting.
📧 Email Accounts
All ecHOST hosting plans include professional email hosting.
🔹 Email Features
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Create custom email addresses (example: you@yourdomain.com)
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Webmail access (Roundcube)
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POP3 / IMAP / SMTP support
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Spam filtering
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Secure email authentication
Best for:
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Business communication
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Professional branding
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Team email management
🔐 Free SSL Certificates
Security is a priority at ecHOST.
🔹 SSL Certificate Inclusions
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Free Let’s Encrypt SSL
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Automatic installation & renewal
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HTTPS security for your website
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Improved SEO & customer trust
Why SSL matters:
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Protects user data
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Required for Google rankings
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Mandatory for eCommerce websites
👉 Premium and VPS plans also support custom SSL certificates.
🧭 Control Panel Access (Plesk)
All ecHOST hosting plans come with Plesk Control Panel for easy management.
🔹 What You Can Do with Plesk
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Manage domains & subdomains
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Install WordPress with one click
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Create email accounts
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Manage files & databases
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Monitor resource usage
Why Plesk is beginner-friendly:
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Clean interface
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No technical knowledge required
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Suitable for beginners & developers
🛡️ Backup & Security Features
ecHOST includes essential security and backup tools to protect your data.
🔹 Backup Features
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Automatic server-level backups
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Easy restore via JetBackup
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Restore files, databases, or emails
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Multiple restore points available
🔹 Security Features
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Firewall protection
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Malware scanning (Imunify360)
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Account isolation using CloudLinux
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Secure server environment
👉 These features help keep your website safe, stable, and recoverable.
📊 Feature Availability by Hosting Type
| Feature | Shared Hosting | Premium Hosting | Reseller Hosting | VPS Hosting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disk Space | ✔️ | ✔️ Higher | ✔️ | ✔️ Dedicated |
| Bandwidth | ✔️ | ✔️ Higher | ✔️ | ✔️ Dedicated |
| Email Accounts | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Free SSL | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Plesk Control Panel | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Optional |
| Backups | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Optional |
| Security Tools | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Custom |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are backups automatic?
Yes, backups are automated on most hosting plans.
Q: Can I restore my website myself?
Yes, you can restore files, databases, and emails using JetBackup.
Q: Do all plans include email hosting?
Yes, all ecHOST hosting packages include email accounts.