How to Use the Hosting Dashboard in OzSpeed

The OzSpeed Hosting Dashboard is designed to help you manage your web hosting services efficiently. This guide focuses specifically on hosting-related features.

Step 1: Access Your Hosting Dashboard #

1. Go to ozspeed.com.au and click “Client Login”.
2. Log in with your account credentials (email and password).
3. You will be taken to the main hPanel Dashboard, where you can manage your hosting services.

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Step 2: Manage Hosting Plans #

1. In the Dashboard, click on “My Services” to see all your active hosting plans.
2. You can:
   • View Plan Details: Check your plan’s features like storage, bandwidth, and renewal date.
   • Upgrade/Downgrade Plan: Choose a different hosting package based on your needs.
   • Renew Your Hosting: Extend your plan before the expiration date to avoid service interruptions.

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Step 3: File Management with File Manager #

1. Click on “File Manager” to access your website files.
2. Here, you can:
   • Upload and Edit Files: Directly manage your website content.
   • Create Backups: Download a backup of your website data for safety.
   • Set Up FTP Accounts: Create FTP access for easier file management.

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Step 4: Domain and DNS Management #

1. Navigate to the “Domains” section in the Dashboard.
2. Key features include:
   • Manage DNS Records: Update A, CNAME, MX, and TXT records for your domain.
   • Add Subdomains: Create subdomains (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com).
   • Domain Redirection: Set up domain forwarding to redirect traffic to another URL.

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Step 5: Email Hosting #

1. Click on the “Email” section to manage your email accounts associated with your domain.
2. You can:
   • Create New Email Accounts: Set up custom email addresses (e.g., contact@yourdomain.com).
   • Access Webmail: Use the built-in webmail client to send and receive emails.
   • Set Up Email Forwarding: Automatically forward incoming emails to another address.

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Step 6: Database Management #

1. Go to the “Databases” tab in the Dashboard.
2. You can:
   • Create New Databases: Set up MySQL databases for your website.
   • Manage Database Users: Control access and permissions for your databases.
   • Access phpMyAdmin: Use phpMyAdmin for advanced database operations.

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Step 7: Security Features #

1. Navigate to the “Security” section to enhance your website’s protection.
2. Key hosting security features include:
   • Activate SSL Certificates: Enable SSL for secure HTTPS connections.
   • DDoS Protection: Protect your website from Distributed Denial of Service attacks.
   • Firewall Configuration: Set up firewall rules to block unauthorized access.

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Step 8: Performance Optimization #

1. Click on the “Performance” tab in the Dashboard.
2. Features include:
   • Enable Caching: Speed up your website by enabling server-side caching.
   • CDN Integration: Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for faster content delivery.

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Step 9: Monitor Usage and Statistics #

1. Go to the “Statistics” section in the Dashboard.
2. Here, you can monitor:
   • Storage and Bandwidth Usage: Keep track of your resource usage.
   • Visitor Analytics: View traffic data and website performance metrics.

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Step 10: Access Support #

1. Click on the “Support Center” for help with hosting-related issues.
2. You can:
   • Submit a Support Ticket: Get assistance from OzSpeed’s support team.
   • Browse the Knowledge Base: Find guides and troubleshooting tips for hosting services.