Knowledge Base
Practical help articles for HostStack customers — product overviews, DNS, cPanel, email, WordPress, SSL, billing in INR, VPS, and game servers. Search by product or topic below.
Products
Every HostStack product line links to its storefront, KB topic, and overview article.
Web hosting
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Managed cPanel tiers with multi-term INR billing.
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Starter, Business, and Ultimate cPanel plans.
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India-focused shared storefront SKUs.
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Softaculous, staging, and LiteSpeed-friendly stacks.
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Higher-touch WordPress operations on NVMe.
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Store workloads with SSL and backup tiers.
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DirectAdmin panel ladder for agencies.
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IIS, ASP.NET, and Plesk-managed Windows stacks.
Reseller
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WHM + cPanel white-label tiers.
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Standalone mailbox packs with IMAP/SMTP.
VPS & KVM
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Entry KVM on Ryzen 5 5500 — Mumbai POP.
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Dedicated-thread virtual dedicated servers.
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Windows Server images with root access.
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Raw KVM for custom game panels.
Game servers
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Pterodactyl-ready templates — Mumbai live.
Domains
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Registration, transfers, and DNS alignment.
Browse by topic
Getting started
1 article
Cloud & shared hosting
3 articles
WordPress & WooCommerce
3 articles
DirectAdmin hosting
2 articles
Windows & Plesk hosting
2 articles
Business email hosting
1 article
Reseller hosting
2 articles
Domains & DNS
5 articles
Email setup & deliverability
4 articles
cPanel, files & FTP
6 articles
WordPress how-to
3 articles
SSL & security
2 articles
Billing & account (India)
2 articles
VPS, VDS & KVM
6 articles
Game servers
4 articles
Troubleshooting
2 articles
Getting started
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Welcome email & HostStack client area
Where HostStack sends credentials, how to log in to the client area, and how to reach cPanel after checkout.
WordPress & WooCommerce
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WordPress hosting overview
HostStack WordPress stacks, Softaculous installs, and LiteSpeed-friendly performance basics.
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Managed WordPress on HostStack
Higher-touch WordPress operations, staging expectations, and support boundaries.
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WooCommerce & e-commerce hosting
Store workloads, SSL, backups, and checkout performance on HostStack plans.
DirectAdmin hosting
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DirectAdmin hosting overview
DirectAdmin panel ladder for developers and agencies on HostStack.
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DirectAdmin first login
Log in, create sites, and manage files on HostStack DirectAdmin plans.
Windows & Plesk hosting
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Windows & Plesk hosting overview
IIS, ASP.NET, and Plesk-managed Windows stacks on HostStack.
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Plesk first login & panel basics
Access Plesk after provisioning, add domains, and publish your first site.
Business email hosting
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Business email hosting overview
Standalone mailbox packs, IMAP/SMTP, and DNS alignment for professional mail.
Reseller hosting
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Reseller hosting overview
WHM + cPanel white-label tiers, client limits, and INR billing for agencies.
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Reseller WHM first steps
Initial WHM login, package creation, and onboarding your first cPanel account.
Domains & DNS
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DNS records explained (A, CNAME, MX, TXT)
Plain-language overview of common DNS records used with HostStack hosting, email, and verification.
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Point your domain to HostStack nameservers
How to update nameservers at your registrar so traffic resolves to your HostStack hosting account.
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Using Cloudflare or external DNS with HostStack
Keep DNS at Cloudflare (or another DNS host) while hosting the site on HostStack — what to align.
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Domain transfer checklist (into your registrar workflow)
Operational checklist before you repoint production mail or sites toward HostStack.
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Domain registration overview
Register, transfer, and align DNS with HostStack hosting and email products.
Email setup & deliverability
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Create an email account in cPanel (HostStack)
Create mailboxes, quotas, and passwords for domains hosted on HostStack cPanel plans.
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Email client settings (IMAP & SMTP) for HostStack
Typical secure ports and connection modes for mail clients using HostStack-hosted mailboxes.
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SPF, DKIM & DMARC overview for better deliverability
Why authentication matters for outbound mail on HostStack plans and how DNS records fit together.
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Outbound email deliverability checklist
Reduce spam-folder risk for mail sent from HostStack-hosted domains.
cPanel, files & FTP
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Upload site files with cPanel File Manager
Safely upload and edit files for your HostStack-hosted site without FTP.
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FTP / SFTP accounts for HostStack hosting
Create FTP users, connect with FileZilla-class clients, and keep transfers aligned with your account limits.
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PHP version selection & PHP.ini in cPanel
Switch PHP versions and adjust common limits where your HostStack plan exposes MultiPHP options.
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Cron jobs in cPanel — overview for HostStack customers
Schedule PHP or URL crons responsibly within HostStack account limits.
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Redirects & canonical URLs with .htaccess on HostStack
Common redirect patterns for Apache stacks behind HostStack shared/cloud hosting.
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MySQL & phpMyAdmin safety practices
Exports, imports, and precautions when managing databases on HostStack cPanel hosting.
WordPress how-to
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Install WordPress with Softaculous on HostStack
Fresh WordPress installs through Softaculous on HostStack cPanel hosting.
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Reset your WordPress admin password safely
Password recovery paths that work on HostStack-hosted WordPress without weakening security.
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WordPress hardening basics on HostStack
Practical hardening steps that pair well with HostStack backups, SSL, and support workflows.
SSL & security
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SSL & HTTPS troubleshooting on HostStack
AutoSSL-style issuance, propagation delays, and checks when HTTPS fails after DNS moves.
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Fix mixed content warnings after enabling SSL
Resolve insecure HTTP asset loads after HTTPS is live on HostStack hosting.
Billing & account (India)
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GST, INR invoices & billing in the HostStack client area
How HostStack customers review invoices, GST lines, and renewal timing for India-focused billing.
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Renewals, cancellations & refunds — where to read policy
Pointers to HostStack legal pages and how renewals interact with your client area.
VPS, VDS & KVM
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VPS first login & SSH basics (HostStack)
Initial SSH access expectations for HostStack KVM VPS plans and safe first-session habits.
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Ryzen Shared VPS overview
Entry KVM on AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with Mumbai POP — specs and use cases.
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Ryzen VDS overview
Virtual dedicated servers with dedicated CPU threads for heavier workloads.
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Ryzen Windows VPS overview
Windows Server KVM with root access and India-friendly billing.
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Ryzen Game VPS overview
Raw KVM for custom game panels when managed game servers are not enough.
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VPS snapshots & backups
Snapshot expectations, restore discipline, and off-panel backup habits.
Game servers
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Game servers overview
Pterodactyl-ready templates, Mumbai location, and billing for game hosting.
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Pterodactyl panel basics
Navigate the game panel, manage files, schedules, and server power states.
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FiveM server getting started
Provision a FiveM instance, upload resources, and connect players in India.
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Minecraft server getting started
Start a Minecraft server, set RAM, and invite players on HostStack game hosting.
Troubleshooting
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Clear browser cache & understand DNS propagation
Avoid false alarms after DNS or SSL changes on HostStack hosting.
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Website migration cutover order (files, email, DNS)
Reduce downtime when moving an existing site onto HostStack hosting.
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