Getting Started | Updated January 2026
New to web hosting? Here is a quick overview of the essential concepts and the guides that will help you get your website online and running smoothly.
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The 5 things every new hosting customer should do
- Log into cPanel and explore the dashboard - Getting Started with cPanel
- Upload your website or install WordPress - Install WordPress
- Set up your email accounts - Create Email Accounts
- Point your domain to your hosting - DNS Guide
- Set up a backup schedule - Back Up Your Website
01. Key Concepts
- What is web hosting? - What Is Web Hosting?
- What is a domain name? - Understanding TLDs
- What is cPanel? - cPanel Guide
- Where do my files go? - File Upload Guide and FTP Directory Structure
- How does email work? - POP3 vs IMAP
02. Common Tasks
For all available guides, see Tutorials and Guides. For pre-sale questions, see our Pre-Sale FAQ.
Need Help Getting Started?
Our support team is happy to walk you through any part of setting up your hosting.
Open a Support TicketQuick Recap
- Log into cPanel at my.ultrawebhosting.com
- Upload your site or install WordPress
- Set up email accounts
- Point your domain and wait for DNS propagation
- Set up backups from day one
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