Welcome to ecHOST!
This checklist will help you set up your hosting account and launch your website quickly, even if you’re a beginner.

Follow each step for the best results.

🔐 Step 1: Log in to the ecHOST Client Area

Your Client Area is where you manage everything.

How to log in:

1. Visit the ecHOST Client Area

2. Enter your registered email and password

3. Click Login

📌 From here, you can:

• View your hosting services

• Manage invoices

• Open support tickets

🧭 Step 2: Access Plesk Control Panel

Plesk is the main control panel for managing your website.

Steps:

1. Go to Services → My Services

2. Select your hosting plan

3. Click Login to Plesk

In Plesk, you can:

• Add domains

• Install WordPress

• Create email accounts

• Manage files & databases

🌐 Step 3: Add Your Domain

To connect your website to hosting:

If you registered the domain with ecHOST:

• The domain is added automatically

If your domain is from another provider:

1. Go to Websites & Domains in Plesk

2. Click Add Domain

3. Enter your domain name

4. Update nameservers at your domain registrar

📌 DNS propagation may take up to 24 hours.

📝 Step 4: Install WordPress

WordPress is the easiest way to create a website.

To install WordPress:

1. Open WordPress Toolkit in Plesk

2. Click Install

3. Choose your domain

4. Set admin username & password

5. Click Install

✔ WordPress will be ready in a few minutes.

📧 Step 5: Create Email Accounts

Create professional email addresses like info@yourdomain.com.

Steps:

1. Go to Mail in Plesk

2. Click Create Email Address

3. Set mailbox name & password

4. Save settings

You can access email via:

• Webmail (Roundcube)

• Outlook / Thunderbird

• Mobile devices

🔐 Step 6: Enable SSL Certificate

SSL secures your website and enables HTTPS.

How to enable SSL:

1. Go to SSL/TLS Certificates in Plesk

2. Select Let’s Encrypt

3. Choose your domain

4. Click Install

✔ SSL is free and renews automatically.

✅ Final Setup Checklist (Quick View)

✔ Logged in to Client Area
✔ Accessed Plesk Control Panel
✔ Added your domain
✔ Installed WordPress
✔ Created email accounts
✔ Enabled SSL certificate

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need technical knowledge to complete this checklist?
No. Plesk is beginner-friendly, and most steps are one-click.

Q: What if I get stuck during setup?
You can contact ecHOST Support anytime via the Client Area.

Q: Can I do this later?
Yes, but completing these steps ensures your site is secure and live.