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Hosting Basics
In the Hosting Basics section, you’ll learn how to sign up for AwardSpace’s free hosting service, get a domain name, and quickly build your first website.
Control Panel
The AwardSpace hosting Control Panel is thoroughly explained and fully detailed. Learn more about the main and secondary Control Panel sections.
F.A.Q.
In the F.A.Q. section, you will find answers to common questions in topics like databases, domains, subdomains, emails, and other general questions.
Billing & Checkout
In the Getting Started section, you’ll learn how to sign up for AwardSpace’s free hosting service, get a domain name, and quickly build your first website.
Pre-Sale Questions
The AwardSpace hosting Control Panel is thoroughly explained and fully detailed. Learn more about the main and secondary Control Panel sections.
Partnership Programs
The AwardSpace hosting Control Panel is thoroughly explained and fully detailed. Learn more about the main and secondary Control Panel sections.
Domains
The Email section covers a variety of email-related topics like mail client comparisons, setup guides, mailing lists, Roundcube tutorials, and more.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the technology that is used to encrypt online activity. It also forms the basis of HTTPS and other security protocols. In this section, we will delve deeper into SSL, how it works, and how it can be used.
The Email section covers a variety of email-related topics like mail client comparisons, setup guides, mailing lists, Roundcube tutorials, and more.
Latest in the hosting knowledge base
Can I edit MX, CNAME, A Records of my Domain?
You can change the MX records on your domain by navigating to your hosting account. From there, follow these steps: Go to the Domain Manager Click on the domain for which you would like to change...
What are AwardSpace’s Name Servers?
As of today, the Name Servers of AwardSpace are ns5.awardspace.com and ns6.awardspace.com. In order to prevent interference and possible issues, it will be best if you remove any other nameservers...
Do you offer any specialized hosting plans for CMSs like Joomla or Drupal?
You can use AwardSpace's services for any CMS you would like. Yet, we've made the choice only to offer specialized services for a number of them. Namely, those we deemed most important, based on the...
What fees are applied when my commission is being paid?
On this page, you can view the commission fees applied when your commission is paid out. Please note that the percentages may vary due to factors such as your local bank or preferred payment...
How do my affiliates get paid?
Keep in mind that this article is about the affiliate program you set for your own web hosting company, if you are looking for directions on how to use our affiliate program, you can check:...
Why should I have an affiliate program if I do not get a commission on affiliate sales?
Keep in mind that this article is about the affiliate program you set for your own web hosting company, if you are looking for directions on how to use our affiliate program, you can check:...
How much commission do I get from an order referred by an affiliate?
Keep in mind that this article is about the affiliate program you set for your own web hosting company, if you are looking for directions on how to use our affiliate program, you can check:...
What do my affiliates get?
Keep in mind that this article is about the affiliate program you set for your own web hosting company, if you are looking for directions on how to use our affiliate program, you can check:...
Additional categories
Web Security
In the Web Security section, we’ll explore the various forms of web security such as WHOIS protection, SSL certificates, password protection, and much more.
Website Management - Advanced
The Website Management – Advanced section contains tutorials on powerful hosting features such as .htaccess, SSH, php.ini, and many more.
Databases
The AwardSpace hosting Control Panel is thoroughly explained and fully detailed. Learn more about the main and secondary Control Panel sections.
Design Tools
The Email section covers a variety of email-related topics like mail client comparisons, setup guides, mailing lists, Roundcube tutorials, and more.
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