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What does web hosting do?
Web hosting stores your website files, images, databases, and email information on an internet-connected server. When visitors enter your domain name, the hosting server delivers the website to their browser. RSH Web Services hosting supplies the storage, management, security, email, backup, and software tools needed to keep a website available online.
What comes with an RSH Web Services hosting plan?
Verified hosting features include SSD storage, cPanel, Softaculous with more than 350 installable scripts, SSL certificates, secure email support, encrypted offsite backups, security monitoring, firewall protection, and DDoS protection. Eligible plans also include a domain name. Plan resources and account limits vary, so review the current plan comparison before ordering.
Can I register a domain without purchasing web hosting?
Yes. Domain registration is available as its own service. RSH Web Services provides a domain search across hundreds of extensions along with DNS controls, transfer lock, parking, forwarding, renewal management, and optional private registration. Domain availability, registration periods, and applicable terms depend on the extension you choose.
Can I use a domain that is registered somewhere else?
Yes. RSH Web Services states that customers may keep their domain registered with the registrar of their choice. An existing domain can be connected to a hosting account, or you can explore moving its registration. Contact RSH Web Services if you need help deciding which option is appropriate before purchasing hosting.
Is a domain name included with web hosting?
Eligible hosting plans include a free domain name and domain renewals while the hosting account remains active. The official site identifies qualifying extensions including .com, .net, .org, .us, and others. Check the current hosting and domain information to confirm whether your chosen extension qualifies before completing an order.
Will RSH Web Services transfer my existing website?
Free website transfer assistance is available in most cases when moving an existing website from another hosting provider. Eligibility depends on access to the current account, website files, databases, and the platform being transferred. Contact support before ordering if you are uncertain whether your website or cPanel account can be moved.
How will I manage my website hosting?
Customers use cPanel as a central hosting dashboard. It provides tools for uploading files, creating email accounts, managing domains and databases, installing WordPress and other applications, viewing website statistics, adjusting security settings, and performing many routine hosting tasks without working directly from a command line.
Are SSL certificates and website backups included?
RSH Web Services states that SSL certificates and encrypted offsite backups are included with hosting accounts at no additional charge. Its published retention includes seven daily backups, four weekly backups, and one monthly backup covering website files, databases, email data, and account settings, with restoration from an available recovery point.
Where can I find hosting help and tutorials?
Support resources include general FAQs, WordPress tutorials, cPanel tutorials, Softaculous tutorials, FTP tutorials, blog articles, and a contact page. These resources address common setup and management needs. Customers can use the contact page for specific questions about web hosting, domain names, website transfers, and other verified services.