Getting Started
Welcome to SiteHosts — your first 5 steps
A friendly checklist to get your hosting live in under an hour.
Quick answer
A friendly checklist to get your hosting live in under an hour.
- Aim for progress, not perfection. Your first goal is a live page, even if it is simple.
- You can refine design, content, and email setup after launch without downtime.
- Most customers can get a basic site live in under an hour with the right checklist.
Key details
If you have just signed up, you are already most of the way there. Your hosting space is active and ready to receive a website.
This guide shows the simplest path: secure your login, connect your domain, choose a website builder or WordPress, and publish your first page.
You do not need technical knowledge. Each step below is designed for beginners.
Step-by-step
- Check your welcome email and click the login link to open your SiteHosts dashboard.
- Set a strong password and enable two-factor authentication for extra safety.
- Connect your domain or search for a new one if you do not have one yet.
- Choose how to build: Sitejet for drag-and-drop, or WordPress for flexibility.
- Publish your site and share the link with your customers.
Helpful tips
- If you feel stuck, start with Sitejet for the fastest launch.
- You can switch to WordPress later without losing your domain.
Quick checklist
- Confirm your login details and security settings
- Connect your domain or choose a new one
- Pick Sitejet or WordPress and publish
- Create at least one professional email address
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