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Do you offer technical support?

Yes. We offer comprehensive 24 hour technical support to all resellers. Please note that we do not offer support to your customers.

How much does it cost to become a reseller?

There are no setup fees! All it will cost you is the monthly unlimited reseller hosting rate of $24.95 to add unlimited domain names.

What do I get for $24.95/month?

The monthly hosting fee of $24.95 gives you the ability to add unlimited domain names with an allocation of 1000 megabytes of disk space, 1000 POP email accounts and 100 gigabytes of monthly bandwidth.

How many domain name accounts can I add on my $24.95 account?

The amount of domain name accounts you can host on the allocation of 1000 megabytes will vary depending on the size of the web sites. For example, if your web sites average 20 megabytes in file size, you could host 50 web sites making each one cost you just under 50 cents per site to host.

Do you have support manuals we can use for our clients?

We have full on-line manuals that can be easily configured with your logo and company name. These manuals cover uploading with FTP, CGI/Perl scripts, using the web control panel and a support FAQ.

Do you provide a web control for administration?

Yes. Our innovative control panel, featuring user-friendly options, enables you to have complete control over your domain names with neutral branding as to make your customers believe that you are providing hosting services directly. You can also brand the control panel and support documentation with a GIF or JPG image file if you are reselling our services.

Who handles the domain registration and transfers?

We can register new domain names for $14.95. You will need to perform the transfer of existing domain names with your current registrar by updating the name servers.

Do you host international customers?

Yes, we are proud to be currently hosting web sites in many different countries. It is also possible for us to host your non-US domains. For overseas orders we accept credit cards in US currency.

How long does it take to set up a new reseller account?

Orders submitted will be set-up instantly. We will send you an activation notice via email which includes all relevant account information you need to know.

Is there a minimum term I have to use OptimumHosting?

There is no set contract term, you can terminate your account at any time. All accounts are required to be paid up until the end of the monthly billing cycle. We also offer a 30-day money back guarantee and free account activation.

What if I don't need 1000 megabytes of space and 1000 POP e-mail accounts?

The monthly rate of $24.95 is the minimum account fee. Most resellers don't actually use half of what each account is assigned which is why we can provide resellers with such a good rate.

Are you the owner of the server/hardware?

Yes, OptimumHosting is the owner and operator of the server and hardware.

What type of servers do you use on your network?

We use high performance Pentium 4 based servers with the Unix operating system and an internally modified version of the Apache web server running the Plesk control panel.

Are there any limitations on how I resell your services?

No, you can resell domain names as a hosting provider, a web developer or you can even be the owner for a number of your own web sites.

How can I check domain availability?

We have setup an online facility to assist you or your customers in selecting a domain name. You can check on the availability of a domain name using the WHOIS form below:

Check Domain Name Availability

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Do you offer domain  registration?

Yes. We can register new domain names at the discounted rate of $14.95. Domain transfers are free as you have registered them elsewhere.

How are domain names added to my reseller account?

Once you signup to become a reseller, you will have access to a control panel that has simple options for adding/removing domain names plus other administrative functions is required.

Do you support Microsoft FrontPage?

Yes. We support Microsoft FrontPage 98/2002 extensions for your convenience.

Do you offer CGI, Perl, MySQL and PHP?

Yes, these features are included free of change on any of the domain names you add.

Do you support SSI’s (Server Side Includes)?

Yes. Server side includes are enabled on all domain names.

Do you support SSL (Secure Socket Layer)?

Yes, Secure Socket Layer is included on all domain names should you wish to enable 128-bit encryption on some of your accounts.

Does each domain name have an IP number allocated?

No, IP numbers are shared across the domain names. When using SSL and other enhanced features, static IP numbers are not required for legitimate account use.

Can I install my own CGI scripts?

All accounts include the ability to install your own CGI scripts. We have installed PERL version 5 for your convenience.

Any domain name found using an offensive script will have all domain names terminated without notice. This includes 'spamming' mass mailing, hacking and denial of service scripts of any kind.

What are your account policies and payment terms?

You can view our account policies, terms and conditions of service and payment terms here.

Can I view my web site’s traffic and visitor activity?

Yes, we provide statistics and access to your traffic logs. Access to logs and statistics are via the web control panel.


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