{"id":3499,"date":"2026-03-28T14:18:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T14:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/?p=3499"},"modified":"2026-03-28T14:18:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T14:18:34","slug":"set-up-reseller-hosting-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/set-up-reseller-hosting-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up Your First Reseller Hosting Account"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-dominant-color=\"5b5965\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5b5965;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3515 size-medium not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tela-hosting-blog-banner-30-711x400.avif\" alt=\"How to Set Up Your First Reseller Hosting Account\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tela-hosting-blog-banner-30-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tela-hosting-blog-banner-30-1400x788.avif 1400w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tela-hosting-blog-banner-30-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tela-hosting-blog-banner-30-1536x864.avif 1536w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tela-hosting-blog-banner-30-2048x1152.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/set-up-reseller-hosting-account\/#Reseller_Hosting_Account_Setup\" >Reseller Hosting Account Setup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/set-up-reseller-hosting-account\/#Step_1_Log_In_to_Your_Hosting_Dashboard\" >Step 1: Log In to Your Hosting Dashboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/set-up-reseller-hosting-account\/#Step_2_Set_Up_Your_Nameservers\" >Step 2: Set Up Your Nameservers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/set-up-reseller-hosting-account\/#Step_3_Create_Your_First_Hosting_Package\" >Step 3: Create Your First Hosting Package<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/set-up-reseller-hosting-account\/#Step_4_Create_Your_First_Client_Account\" >Step 4: Create Your First Client Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/set-up-reseller-hosting-account\/#Step_5_Send_Client_Login_Details\" >Step 5: Send Client Login Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/set-up-reseller-hosting-account\/#Step_6_Access_the_Clients_cPanel\" >Step 6: Access the Client\u2019s cPanel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/set-up-reseller-hosting-account\/#Setting_Up_Email_Accounts\" >Setting Up Email Accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/set-up-reseller-hosting-account\/#Installing_a_Website_Optional_but_Common\" >Installing a Website (Optional but Common)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>So, you are at the stage where you\u2019ve purchased a <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/what-is-reseller-hosting-in-south-africa\/\">reseller hosting<\/a> plan, and what&#8217;s next is setting up your reseller hosting account. Right?<\/p>\n<p>Now this part will appear a bit technical, as it might be your first time setting up a reseller hosting account. It&#8217;s completely normal if you\u2019re feeling unsure.<\/p>\n<p>Most beginners think this step is complicated, but once you break it down, it\u2019s actually very straightforward. You don\u2019t need to be a server expert \u2014 just follow a few simple steps, and you\u2019ll be up and running in no time.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s walk through it together.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reseller_Hosting_Account_Setup\"><\/span>Reseller Hosting Account Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_In_to_Your_Hosting_Dashboard\"><\/span>Step 1: Log In to Your Hosting Dashboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After purchasing your <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/reseller-hosting\/\">reseller hosting plan<\/a>, your hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/reseller-hosting-providers-in-south-africa\/\">provider<\/a> will send you the login details to your client area or customer portal, <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/what-is-cpanel-features-pricing\/\">cPanel<\/a>, and WHM. Usually, the login details are contained in an email with a subject that looks like this: &#8220;New Hosting Account Information&#8221;. You\u2019ll typically get access to:<\/p>\n<p>WHM (Web Host Manager) \u2013 where you manage your reseller account. (clients) cPanel \u2013 used for your own individual account. This is where you manage your web files, emails, database, and everything regarding your platform.<\/p>\n<p>Start by logging into WHM. This is your main control center. Once you log in, it will bring you to an interface that looks like what is below on the right.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3500\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3500\" style=\"width: 372px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-dominant-color=\"2f3f50\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #2f3f50;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3500 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-57-280x280.avif\" alt=\"Login WHM\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Login WHm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3501\" style=\"width: 368px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d6d8dd\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d6d8dd;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3501 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-58-280x280.avif\" alt=\"WHM dashboard \u2013 your main control center for managing hosting accounts\" width=\"368\" height=\"368\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WHM dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Set_Up_Your_Nameservers\"><\/span>Step 2: Set Up Your Nameservers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before doing anything else, you\u2019ll want to brand your hosting service. Navigate to where you will see &#8220;setup <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/how-to-change-update-domain-nameservers\/\">nameservers<\/a>,&#8221; or you can simply search for the word &#8220;nameservers&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>This involves setting up private nameservers, for example:<\/p>\n<p>ns1.yourdomain.co.za<br \/>\nns2.yourdomain.co.za<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll register these <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/\">nameservers with your<\/a> domain provider and link them to your hosting server <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/how-domain-names-work\/\">IP address<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3510\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3510\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-dominant-color=\"fcfbfc\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #fcfbfc;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3510 size-medium not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tela-hosting-blog-banner-29-e1774707313836-625x400.avif\" alt=\"Configuring private nameservers for your hosting brand\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tela-hosting-blog-banner-29-e1774707313836-625x400.avif 625w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tela-hosting-blog-banner-29-e1774707313836-768x491.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tela-hosting-blog-banner-29-e1774707313836.avif 1110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Configuring private nameservers for your hosting brand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This step ensures your clients see your brand, not the main hosting provider. <strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>Your nameservers must be registered with the domain registrar and connected to your server IP address for it to work. It won&#8217;t be a bad idea if you contact your hosting provider for assistance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Create_Your_First_Hosting_Package\"><\/span>Step 3: Create Your First Hosting Package<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll create a hosting package \u2014 this is what you\u2019ll assign to your clients.<\/p>\n<p>Inside WHM, go to \u201cCreate\/add\u00a0 Package.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3511\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3511\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d1d4da\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d1d4da;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3511 size-medium not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whm-new-packages-add-a-package2-800x333.avif\" alt=\"Add package\" width=\"800\" height=\"333\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whm-new-packages-add-a-package2-800x333.avif 800w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whm-new-packages-add-a-package2-768x319.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whm-new-packages-add-a-package2.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3511\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Add package<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There you will see things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disk space (e.g., 5GB, 10GB)<\/li>\n<li>Bandwidth<\/li>\n<li>Number of email accounts<\/li>\n<li>Number of databases<\/li>\n<li>Add-on domains, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3512\" style=\"width: 534px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-dominant-color=\"dadfe2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dadfe2;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3512 size-medium not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/add-a-package-whm-534x400.avif\" alt=\"Add package on WHM\" width=\"534\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/add-a-package-whm-534x400.avif 534w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/add-a-package-whm-768x575.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/add-a-package-whm.avif 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Add package on WHM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Remember to start simple. You can always adjust or create more packages later.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Create_Your_First_Client_Account\"><\/span>Step 4: Create Your First Client Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now the real setup begins.<\/p>\n<p>In WHM, go to \u201cCreate a New Account\u201d and enter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/what-is-a-domain-name\/\">Domain name<\/a> (e.g., clientsite.co.za)<\/li>\n<li>Username<\/li>\n<li>Password<\/li>\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n<li>Selected hosting package<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After that, scroll down and click &#8216;create.&#8217;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3513\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3513\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-dominant-color=\"dfdddf\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dfdddf;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3513 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hosting-servers-add-domain-information-02.avif\" alt=\"Setting up a new hosting account for a client\" width=\"400\" height=\"288\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Setting up a new hosting account for a client<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That\u2019s it. You\u2019ve just set up your first hosting account. Alternatively, you can do this automatically when you have integrated your WHM with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whmcs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WHMCS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Send_Client_Login_Details\"><\/span>Step 5: Send Client Login Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have created the account and are sure that everything is okay, you can now send your client their:<\/p>\n<p>cPanel login URL<br \/>\nUsername and password<br \/>\nYour support contact details, and other information you wish to include<\/p>\n<p>Keeping this information clear and organized makes you look professional and reduces future support requests. Similarly, all of these actions can be carried out automatically with either a tool called WHMCS or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clientexec.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ClientExec. <\/a>Other tools exist out there; these are just the popular ones.<\/p>\n<p>However, since you are just starting, an automation tool might not be needed; focus instead on <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/get-your-first-10-hosting-clients-in-sa\/\">how to get clients<\/a>. But if you&#8217;ve got a few clients, or you are not new to this, then you can give it a try, as it will save you a lot of time and effort.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Access_the_Clients_cPanel\"><\/span>Step 6: Access the Client\u2019s cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Furthermore, just to be sure, check if you can log into the client\u2019s cPanel from your end, because once you can access it, so also can your client.<\/p>\n<p>A cPanel is where you (or your client) can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload website files<\/li>\n<li>Create email accounts<\/li>\n<li>Manage databases<\/li>\n<li>Install apps or software like WordPress, for example<\/li>\n<li>Set up backups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don&#8217;t panic, it\u2019s user-friendly and designed for both technical and non-technical users.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3514\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3514\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d6d8df\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d6d8df;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3514 size-medium not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2025-04-11T144342.167-1024x482-1-800x377.avif\" alt=\"cPanel interface where websites, emails, and files are managed\" width=\"800\" height=\"377\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2025-04-11T144342.167-1024x482-1-800x377.avif 800w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2025-04-11T144342.167-1024x482-1-768x362.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2025-04-11T144342.167-1024x482-1.avif 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">cPanel interface, where websites and much more are managed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Congratulations! At this point, you have successfully created and accessed your first client&#8217;s hosting account. Give yourself a little break and \ud83d\udc4dfor your effort.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, there are a few things you can add, just to give you an edge. It is optional, as it is the responsibility of the client; yours is to provide the infrastructure for them to do whatever they want with it. I suggest you ask first.\u00a0 Moreover, most clients know how to do this, but for the sake of beginners, you might consider it. They are:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_Email_Accounts\"><\/span>Setting Up Email Accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Clients often need professional email addresses like:<\/p>\n<p>info@clientdomain.co.za<br \/>\nsupport@clientdomain.co.za<\/p>\n<p>This can be done easily in the user&#8217;s cPanel. Log in and navigate to the &#8220;Email Accounts&#8221; section of the cPanel dashboard and create them quickly. Remember you can access your clients&#8217; dashboards from your WHM or WHMCS (requires installation and license)<\/p>\n<p>This adds immediate value to your hosting service.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installing_a_Website_Optional_but_Common\"><\/span>Installing a Website (Optional but Common)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most clients will want a website installed.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily install platforms like WordPress using tools such as Softaculous (Locate the &#8216;software&#8217; section of your client&#8217;s cPanel)<\/p>\n<p>This allows you to set up a website in just a few clicks \u2014 no coding required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Simple Tip to Remember<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your first setup might take a bit of time \u2014 and that\u2019s okay.<\/p>\n<p>After setting up 2\u20133 accounts, the process becomes easy. You\u2019ll be able to create and manage accounts quickly and confidently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Skipping nameserver setup (affects branding)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Creating overly complicated hosting packages<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Not testing the account after setup<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sending unclear login details to clients<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Keep things simple, clear, and professional.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Setting up your first reseller hosting account may seem technical at first, but once you go through the process, it becomes simple.<\/p>\n<p>With just the few steps above, you can create hosting accounts, manage clients, and start building a business that generates recurring income.<\/p>\n<p>Take your time, learn as you go, and most importantly, get started.<\/p>\n<p>Why not start now?<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/reseller-hosting\/\">Reseller Hosting Plans<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Need help with setup? Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/my.telahosting.com\/submitticket.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our team<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you are at the stage where you\u2019ve purchased a reseller hosting plan, and what&#8217;s next is setting up your reseller hosting account. Right? Now this part will appear a bit technical, as it might be your first time setting up a reseller hosting account. It&#8217;s completely normal if you\u2019re feeling unsure. 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