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Practical hosting guides from HostPanda: Client Area tools, billing, domains, email, developer access, support and free SSL.
Getting started · 5 min read
Use a Temporary Website Address Before You Change DNS
Every HostPanda hosting service can get a temporary website address on a free subdomain so you can check the site before pointing your domain.
Read moreDevelopers · 6 min read
Invite a Developer Without Sharing Your Hosting Password
HostPanda lets you invite a developer to a single hosting service so they can do their job without owning your whole account.
Read moreSecurity · 5 min read
Keep Your Hosting Account Secure
Most hosting break-ins start with a reused password or a shared login. Here's how to harden your HostPanda account without making life miserable.
Read moreMigrations · 6 min read
How We Help You Move to HostPanda
A calm migration plan: copy the site first, check it on a temporary address, then change DNS when you're ready.
Read moreSecurity · 4 min read
Free SSL on Every HostPanda Plan
Browsers expect the padlock. HostPanda includes free SSL so your site can load over HTTPS without a separate certificate fee.
Read moreBilling · 7 min read
Change Plan Yourself and Keep Unused Balance
Move up or down between Starter, Business and Pro without opening a ticket. Unused time you already paid for is credited when you start the new package mid-cycle.
Read moreBilling · 5 min read
Account Credit on HostPanda Billing
Want prepaid balance for renewals? Account credit sits on Billing, shows a clear ledger, and is applied to upcoming renewals automatically.
Read moreBilling · 5 min read
Where Promo Codes Work (and Where They Do Not)
Clear rules: promos for new orders and buying more time on the same plan. Package changes use unused-time credit instead of a second promo.
Read moreGetting started · 4 min read
Browse HostPanda in Your Language
Hosting should feel clear in the language you prefer. HostPanda ships with English, Spanish, French and German on the public site and in the Client Area.
Read moreSupport · 5 min read
Live Chat Before You Buy (and After)
Not sure which plan fits, or how a move works? Open live chat on hostpanda.uk and talk to a real person without creating an account first.
Read moreSupport · 5 min read
How Support Tickets Work in the Client Area
Tickets are the best path for hosting that is already live. Open one any time from my.hostpanda.uk and get a written trail you can return to.
Read moreGetting started · 4 min read
Open Your Control Panel in One Click
Wondering how to log in to the hosting control panel? HostPanda opens it from the Client Area with one click when your service is ready.
Read moreBilling · 5 min read
Order Hosting Yourself in USD, GBP or EUR
HostPanda checkout is self-serve. Pick a plan, choose monthly or yearly, switch currency, and pay without waiting on a quote.
Read moreBilling · 5 min read
Month to Month or Yearly, Without Multi-Year Lock-In
Pay month to month for flexibility, or yearly if that suits your budget. HostPanda does not push multi-year lock-in to win the headline price.
Read moreDomains · 6 min read
Search, Register and Manage Domains in the Client Area
Bring a domain you already own, or register one with HostPanda. DNS, nameservers, renewals and transfer codes live next to your hosting.
Read moreBilling · 5 min read
Add Storage, a Dedicated IP or Priority SLA Yourself
Need more disk, a dedicated IPv4, or faster senior support routing? Add them on the service page without opening a sales ticket.
Read moreDevelopers · 7 min read
Give Developers Only the Access They Need
Beyond a basic invite: choose capabilities per developer, keep high-risk tools off by default, and time-box installer access when they need it.
Read moreBilling · 6 min read
What Happens When a Renewal Payment Fails
A failed card charge does not have to mean instant downtime. You get a grace window to pay, update billing, or buy more time on the same plan.
Read moreSupport · 5 min read
Reply to Support Tickets by Email
You do not have to live only inside the portal. Reply to ticket notification email and the message files on the ticket.
Read moreEmail · 6 min read
Business Email on Your Domain with HostPanda
Professional inboxes without a separate email product. Create accounts on your domain and connect everyday mail apps over IMAP.
Read moreBilling · 4 min read
Our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
No free months gimmick. A straightforward refund window on hosting if HostPanda is not right for you, as described on our plans and Terms.
Read moreClient Area · 5 min read
Track Website and Preview Address Quotas in Client Area
Monitor website slots and temporary preview addresses from the Client Area so you always know when to add a domain or upgrade.
Read moreBilling · 5 min read
How Auto-Renewal and Cancellation Work on HostPanda
Control your billing schedule without hidden hoops. Turn auto-renewal off with full access until the period ends, or reverse it instantly.
Read moreAccount · 5 min read
Add Team Contacts for Invoices and Support Tickets
Give your accountant or team members their own notification permissions and ticket access while keeping account ownership secure.
Read moreSecurity · 5 min read
Sign in Fast with Magic Links and Trusted Devices
Fast, passwordless sign-ins via email links combined with trusted device management to balance everyday convenience and account defense.
Read moreSecurity · 5 min read
Reveal and Rotate Control Panel Passwords Securely
Never search old welcome emails for passwords. View your panel credentials securely or rotate them instantly from the service dashboard.
Read moreReliability · 5 min read
What Happens to Your Website Data After Cancellation
Understand how long your site files and databases stay safe after a cancelled or expired service, and how one-click restore keeps you safe.
Read moreClient Area · 5 min read
Monitor Disk Storage and Bandwidth in Client Area
Live resource meters let you see exactly how much NVMe disk space and monthly bandwidth your websites are using across all services.
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