Getting Started with Zeniar
Welcome to Zeniar! Whether you're setting up a personal blog, a business website, or an online store, this guide gives you a quick overview of the key steps to get your new hosting account up and running.
What's Included with Your Hosting Plan
Every Zeniar hosting plan comes with:
- Plesk Control Panel — Manage your websites, emails, databases, and files from one easy-to-use dashboard
- Free SSL Certificates — Every website is secured with HTTPS at no extra cost
- Daily Backups — Your data is automatically backed up every day
- Unlimited Bandwidth — No limits on the amount of traffic your website can receive
- Australian Servers — Your website is hosted on servers located right here in Australia
- No Contracts — Cancel anytime with no fees or penalties
Your First Steps
- Sign up for a plan — Choose the plan that suits your needs at zeniar.com/pricing
- Log in to your Zeniar Portal — Access your account at zeniar.com/portal
- Set up two-factor authentication — Secure your account with 2FA (this is mandatory for all accounts)
- Log in to Plesk — From your Zeniar Portal dashboard, click Login to Plesk to access your hosting control panel
- Point your domain — Update your domain's nameservers to Zeniar's servers (NS1.ZENHOST.AU and NS2.ZENHOST.AU)
- Install your website — Use the one-click installer to set up WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, or Laravel
- Create your email accounts — Set up professional email addresses using your domain name
- Add a payment method — Add a credit or debit card to your account for automatic billing
For detailed instructions on each of these steps, check out the related articles in our support knowledgebase.