Congratulations on purchasing a Reseller Hosting package with Ruachost! This guide will help you get your own site and your customers’ sites up and running quickly.
1. Accessing Your Account
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After signup, you’ll receive a Welcome Email with login details.
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Log in to the ruachost.com
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From the Dashboard, you can view:
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Your username
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Nameserver information
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Server name and IP address
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Primary domain name
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2. Managing Accounts with WHM & cPanel
WebHost Manager (WHM)
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WHM is your main tool for managing customer accounts.
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With WHM you can:
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Create and manage hosting packages
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Add, modify, or delete customer accounts
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Set resource limits (disk space, bandwidth, email, etc.)
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Customize branding for your clients
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cPanel
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Each customer account you create in WHM gets its own cPanel.
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cPanel is where your clients manage their websites, email, and databases.
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You also have your own cPanel for managing your reseller account’s main domain.
3. Billing & Automation with WHMCS
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WHMCS (Web Host Manager Complete Solution) is the industry-standard billing and automation platform.
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It handles:
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Client signups
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Invoicing and payments
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Support tickets
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Account provisioning (auto-creates accounts in WHM)
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You can order a branded or unbranded WHMCS license through Ruachost.
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Install WHMCS easily via Softaculous in cPanel.
4. Domains & DNS
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Register or transfer domains through Ruachost or point existing domains to your reseller nameservers.
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Default nameservers are provided in your Welcome Email.
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You can also configure custom nameservers (e.g.,
ns1.yourdomain.com,ns2.yourdomain.com) for a fully white-labeled experience.
5. Email Setup
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Use cPanel to create email accounts for your own domain or for your clients.
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Access email via Webmail, or configure in desktop/mobile clients.
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Guides available: Configuring Email in cPanel and Accessing Webmail.
6. File Management & Access
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Upload files via File Manager in cPanel or use SFTP for secure transfers.
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SSH access is also available for advanced users.
7. Security
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CSF Firewall in WHM helps secure your server.
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Free AutoSSL certificates are provisioned automatically for all domains.
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You can also install custom SSL certificates if needed.
8. Branding
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WHM allows you to customize the look and feel of cPanel for your clients.
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Add your logo, company name, and support links for a professional, white-labeled experience.
9. Migrating Sites
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If you’re moving from another provider, Ruachost’s Migration Team can assist.
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Migration speed depends on the number of sites, size, and current host’s network.