Introduction to Reseller Hosting with Hostnali #
Launch and grow your own web hosting business with zero infrastructure investment. Hostnali’s Reseller Hosting solutions provide you with the tools, platform, and reliability to sell web hosting services under your own brand name. We handle all the backend server maintenance, security, and uptime, allowing you to focus on sales, marketing, and customer support.
1. Understanding Our Reseller Tiers #
We offer a tiered reseller system to cater to entrepreneurs of all scales, from those starting a small side business to those building a large hosting brand.
1.1 Standard Reseller Hosting #
The foundational plan for starting your own hosting company. You purchase a hosting plan with allocated resources and can partition it to host multiple clients.
- Core Features:
- White-Label Hosting:Your clients see only your branding. Hostnali remains completely invisible.
- WebHost Manager (WHM):The administrative control panel where you create individual hosting accounts, set resource limits (disk space, bandwidth, email accounts), and manage your server’s overall settings.
- cPanel for End-Clients:Each client you host gets their own standard cPanel, the industry-leading control panel for website management.
- Private Name Servers:Brand your hosting by setting up custom name servers (e.g., yourcompany.com and ns2.yourcompany.com).
- Pre-Defined Packages:Easily create and sell standardized hosting packages (e.g., Starter, Business, Pro) from within WHM.
- Ideal For:Web designers, developers, and digital marketers looking to host their clients and generate recurring revenue.
1.2 Master Reseller Hosting #
A powerful upgrade that allows you to not only host end-clients but also to create your own resellers. You become a middle-tier provider.
- Core Features:
- All Features of Standard Reseller:Includes everything from the standard plan.
- Create Sub-Resellers:You can partition your resources and sell reseller accounts to others. They will get their own WHM access to manage their clients.
- Enhanced WHM Permissions:Gain access to features that allow you to define resource limits for your sub-resellers.
- Higher Revenue Potential:Tap into the B2B market by offering reseller opportunities to your own clients.
- Ideal For:Established IT companies, agencies, and entrepreneurs who want to build a multi-tiered hosting distribution network.
1.3 Alpha Reseller Hosting #
Our most powerful and flexible reseller solution. Alpha Resellers operate with minimal restrictions, functioning almost like their own independent hosting company powered by Hostnali’s robust infrastructure.
- Core Features:
- All Features of Master Reseller:The ability to create both standard hosting accounts and sub-reseller accounts.
- Extremely High Resource Limits or Unmetered Resources:Access to massive amounts of disk space, bandwidth, and the ability to create a very large number of accounts.
- Dedicated Resources (Optional):Option to have guaranteed RAM and CPU cores isolated for your accounts, ensuring consistent performance.
- White-Label Support:Potential to fully brand the support system, making the entire customer journey yours.
- Priority Technical Support:Direct access to senior support staff for faster resolution.
- Ideal For:Established hosting brands looking to expand, large digital agencies with hundreds of clients, and serious entrepreneurs building a major hosting provider.
2. The Domain Reseller Ecosystem #
A complete hosting business also needs a domain registration service. We provide seamless integration for you to become a domain registrar.
2.1 Domain Reseller Account #
We provide you with access to a domain reseller platform (typically integrated with Our Domains Registrah module. So you can resell all the domains offered by Hostnali
- Key Features:
- Wide TLD Availability:Offer a vast range of domain extensions (.com, .ke, .net, .org, .io, .tech, etc.) to your clients.
- Competitive Pricing:Get wholesale domain pricing, allowing you to set your own retail margins.
- Domain Management Interface:A separate panel to manage domain registrations, renewals, transfers, and DNS settings for your entire client base.
- Automatic Renewal Reminders:The system can automatically send renewal reminders to your clients, protecting your recurring revenue.
2.2 WHMCS Domain Reseller Module #
WHMCS is the industry-standard billing and automation platform for hosting businesses. We provide and support the integration of domain reselling directly into your WHMCS.
- How It Works:
- Seamless Integration:The domain reseller module connects your WHMCS to our domain registrar API.
- Automated Domain Registration:When a client orders a domain through your WHMCS store, the domain is automatically registered in real-time without any manual intervention from you.
- Unified Billing:Domains and hosting are invoiced together from a single system.
- Centralized Management:Manage all your clients’ domains and hosting services from the one WHMCS dashboard. No need to switch between multiple panels.
- Sync Features:Automatically syncs domain status, expiry dates, and nameservers between the registrar and WHMCS.
3. WHMCS License & Automation: The Brain of Your Business #
To run a professional and automated hosting company, a WHMCS license is essential. Hostnali can provide you with a fully licensed and pre-configured WHMCS installation.
3.1 What is WHMCS? #
WHMCS is an all-in-one client management, billing, and support platform for online businesses.
3.2 Key Features of WHMCS for Resellers: #
- Automated Billing:Generates and sends invoices automatically, processes payments via gateways like M-Pesa, PayPal, Stripe, and handles late payments with late fees.
- Product & Pricing Management:Define all your hosting and domain products, set pricing cycles (monthly, quarterly, annually), and create promotional codes.
- Client Management:A single dashboard for all client information, services, and invoices.
- Support Ticket System:A built-in helpdesk for your clients to submit support requests. You can brand it fully with your logo.
- Automated Provisioning:When a client orders a hosting plan, WHMCS automatically creates the cPanel account on your server via the WHM API.
- Knowledgebase & Announcements:Create help articles and post news announcements for your clients.
4. The Complete Reseller Workflow with Hostnali #
Here’s how all the components work together seamlessly:
- You Sign Up:You purchase an Alpha, Master, or Standard Reseller plan from Hostnali.
- You Get Access:You receive login details for WHM (to create accounts) and a WHMCS license (to run your business).
- You Set Up Your Brand:
- Configure your WHM with your company name and create private name servers.
- Set up your WHMCS with your logo, colors, and domain (your hosting sales website).
- Define your hosting and domain packages and prices in WHMCS.
- A Client Orders:
- A client visits yourwebsite and orders a “Starter Hosting” plan and a “.com” domain.
- WHMCS automatically creates the invoice and processes the payment.
- Automation Takes Over:
- WHMCS uses the API to automatically:
- Registers the domain using your Domain Reseller Account.
- Creates a new cPanel hosting account on your reseller server with the “Starter Hosting” resource limits.
- The client receives a welcome email from your companywith their login details.
- WHMCS uses the API to automatically:
- Ongoing Management:
- The client manages their website via cPanel.
- They submit support tickets to yourbranded helpdesk in WHMCS.
- WHMCS automatically sends them renewal invoices 30 days before their service expires.
5. Technical Features & Benefits of Hostnali Reseller Hosting #
- Robust Infrastructure:All reseller accounts are hosted on high-performance servers with SSD storage for maximum speed.
- 9% Uptime SLA:We guarantee exceptional server reliability so you can confidently promise uptime to your clients.
- Enhanced Security:Includes firewalls, brute-force detection, and proactive server monitoring to protect your clients’ data.
- Daily Backups:Regular backups are performed to ensure data safety (with options for client-accessible backups).
- Scalability:Easily upgrade your reseller plan as your business grows, without any migration downtime.
- Expert Support:Our 24/7/365 support team is here to help you with server-level issues. (Note: End-client support is typically your responsibility, but we’ve got your back on the infrastructure).
Why Choose Hostnali as Your Reseller Partner? #
- White-Label Excellence:We remain your best-kept secret, empowering you to build a strong, independent brand.
- Comprehensive Ecosystem:From hosting and domains to billing and automation, we provide every tool you need.
- Local Kenyan Expertise:We understand the local market and can support you with payment gateways like M-Pesa and local TLDs like .ke.
- Proven Reliability:Our infrastructure is built for business, ensuring your clients’ websites are always online and fast.
Ready to Start Your Hosting Business?
Contact Hostnali Webhost Limited today to discuss the perfect reseller package for your ambitious goals.
Email: info@hostnali.com | Phone: +254 748285257 / 0104462614
