Welcome to Fantastic NZ Hosting!
Thanks for choosing Fantastic NZ Hosting — proudly Kiwi-owned and operated. Here's everything you need to know to hit the ground running with your new hosting plan.
Step 1: Check Your Welcome Email
When your hosting account is activated, we send a welcome email containing:
- Your cPanel login URL, username, and password
- Your FTP connection details
- Nameserver information for DNS setup
- Links to useful resources
Check your inbox (and spam/junk folder) for an email from Fantastic NZ Hosting.
Step 2: Log Into Your Client Area
Visit https://fantasticnzhosting.co.nz/whmcs/clientarea.php and log in with the email and password you used when you signed up. From here you can manage all your services.
Step 3: Access cPanel
From the client area, go to Services > My Services, click on your hosting plan, and hit the "Login to cPanel" button. cPanel is where you'll manage your website files, emails, databases, and more.
Step 4: Set Up Your Website
You have several options:
- WordPress: Use Softaculous in cPanel for one-click installation
- Website Builder: Use the built-in site builder for drag-and-drop design
- Upload Files: Upload your own HTML/CSS files via File Manager or FTP
Step 5: Set Up Email
Create professional email addresses like you@yourdomain.co.nz through cPanel. See our email setup guides for detailed instructions.
Step 6: Secure Your Site
We provide free SSL certificates with all hosting plans. Ensure your SSL is active in cPanel under Security > SSL/TLS Status.
