Reseller hosting is a type of web hosting that lets you manage multiple hosting accounts under one main account. You can use those accounts for your own websites, give them to clients, or sell hosting services under your own business name.
Think of it like buying a larger hosting account and dividing it into smaller hosting packages.
For example, a web designer might use reseller hosting to keep each customer's website in its own account. Someone starting a hosting business could create different hosting plans and sell them to customers.
How Does Reseller Hosting Work?
With regular web hosting, you normally receive one hosting account for your website. Reseller hosting gives you a main account that can create and manage additional hosting accounts.
You decide how those accounts are organized and how much disk space or other resources each package receives.
If you sell hosting, your customers pay you rather than the company providing the reseller server. This means you can set your own prices, create your own packages, and use your own business name.
Our reseller hosting uses Plesk, which provides a control panel for managing websites, domains, email accounts, databases, and other hosting features.
Do I Have to Sell Hosting?
No. Despite the name, you do not have to resell anything.
Reseller hosting can be useful for anyone who manages several websites. Web designers, developers, agencies, businesses, and people with many personal websites can use reseller hosting to keep their sites organized.
Keeping websites in separate accounts can also make them easier to manage than placing every website under one standard hosting account.
What Is Linux Reseller Hosting?
Linux reseller hosting runs on servers using the Linux operating system.
Linux hosting is commonly used for websites built with:
- WordPress
- PHP
- MySQL or MariaDB
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Many popular content management systems and web applications
The word "Linux" refers to the operating system running on the hosting server. You do not need to have Linux on your own computer. You can manage Linux hosting from Windows, macOS, Linux, a tablet, or another device with a web browser.
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What Is Windows Reseller Hosting?
Windows reseller hosting runs on servers using Microsoft Windows Server.
It is mainly useful when a website or application needs Microsoft technologies such as:
- ASP.NET
- .NET applications
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Other Windows-specific web technologies
Just like Linux reseller hosting, you do not need Windows Server installed on your own computer. The operating system is running on the hosting server.
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Should I Choose Linux or Windows Reseller Hosting?
The best choice depends on the websites you plan to host.
For most WordPress and PHP websites, Linux hosting is usually the appropriate choice. If you need ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, or another technology that specifically requires Windows, Windows hosting may be the better choice.
The choice is about the software your websites need, not the operating system on your personal computer.
Can I Use My Own Business Name?
Yes. One of the main reasons people use reseller hosting is to provide hosting under their own business or brand.
Your customers do not need to know that you purchased a reseller hosting account from another hosting company. You can create your own hosting packages, choose your own prices, and provide support directly to your customers.
Can I Create Different Hosting Packages?
Yes. Reseller hosting lets you create packages for different types of customers.
For example, you might create a small package for simple websites and a larger package for customers who need more storage or other resources. When creating a new customer account, you can assign one of your packages to it.
Who Provides Support to My Customers?
If you are selling hosting through a reseller account, you are normally responsible for supporting your own customers.
If you have a server or hosting problem that you cannot resolve, you can contact DataPacket for help with your reseller account. We support you as our customer, while you remain the main contact for your customers.
Do My Customers Get Their Own Control Panel?
Yes. Individual customers can receive their own Plesk login so they can manage their websites, email accounts, databases, and other features available with their hosting package.
As the reseller, you have a higher level of access that allows you to manage the hosting accounts under your reseller account.
Is Reseller Hosting the Same as a VPS?
No.
With reseller hosting, the hosting company manages the server, operating system, and main hosting environment for you. You concentrate on managing your websites and customers.
A VPS gives you much more control over the server, but it can also require server administration, software updates, security configuration, and troubleshooting.
Reseller hosting is often a simpler choice when you need to manage multiple hosting accounts but do not need to operate an entire server.
Is Reseller Hosting Only for Hosting Companies?
Not at all.
Reseller hosting can make sense for:
- Web designers managing customer websites
- Developers working with multiple websites
- Agencies offering website services
- Businesses managing several company websites
- People who want separate hosting accounts for different projects
- Anyone interested in starting their own hosting service
You can use some accounts for your own websites and others for customers.
What Happens as I Add More Websites?
As you add websites and customers, they use the resources included with your reseller hosting plan. If you begin approaching the limits of your plan, you can adjust how your hosting packages are set up or move to a larger reseller plan.
This makes reseller hosting useful for starting with a smaller number of websites and expanding as your needs grow.
Is Reseller Hosting Right for Me?
If you only have one website, a regular Web Hosting account may be all you need.
If you manage several websites, want separate accounts for different customers, or want to offer hosting under your own business name, reseller hosting may be a better fit.
