✅ 1. Access Your Client Area

1. Go to https://doublehosting.net/clientarea
2. Log in using the email and password you set up during purchase.

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✅ 2. Access Your cPanel (Control Panel)

1. Once logged into the Client Area, go to “Services” > “My Services.”
2. Click on your active hosting plan.
3. Click the “Login to cPanel” button — no separate password needed.

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✅ 3. Connect or Manage Your Domain

• If you bought the domain from DoubleHosting, it’s already connected.
• If your domain is with another registrar:
  • Go to your domain registrar and change the nameservers to:
  • ns1.doublehosting.net ns2.doublehosting.net
  • Save changes and wait for DNS propagation (up to 24 hours).

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✅ 4. Install WordPress or Other Apps

1. Inside cPanel, scroll to “Softaculous App Installer.”
2. Click on WordPress (or your preferred CMS).
3. Fill in:
   • Domain
   • Site name
   • Admin username/password/email
4. Click Install.
5. Once complete, access your site admin at yourdomain.com/wp-admin.

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✅ 5. Create Email Accounts

1. In cPanel, find “Email Accounts” under the Email section.
2. Click “Create”, choose your domain, username (e.g., info@yourdomain.com), and password.
3. Access email via Webmail or configure in Outlook/Gmail.

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✅ 6. Upload Your Own Website Files (if not using WordPress)

1. Go to File Manager in cPanel.
2. Navigate to the public_html folder.
3. Use the Upload button to upload your HTML, CSS, JS, or PHP files.
4. Your website will be live at yourdomain.com.

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✅ 7. Enable SSL (HTTPS)

1. In cPanel, scroll to “SSL/TLS Status” or “Let’s Encrypt SSL.”
2. Select your domain and click Run AutoSSL or Install.
3. Your site will be secured with HTTPS.

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✅ 8. Set Up Backups

• DoubleHosting may offer backup tools or JetBackup in cPanel.
• Set daily or weekly backups to secure your site.

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✅ 9. Monitor Resource Usage

• Inside cPanel, you can track:
  • Disk space
  • Bandwidth
  • CPU usage
• Useful if you plan to upgrade later or run performance-heavy apps.

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Need Help?

DoubleHosting.net provides support via:

• Tickets: From Client Area → Support → Open Ticket
• Email: support@doublehosting.net
• Knowledgebase: https://doublehosting.net/tutorials