Learn how to move to 1-grid with this simple getting-started guide. From account creation to domain setup, website, and email. Everything you need in one place because moving to 1-grid doesn’t need to be complicated.
Step 1: Place Your Order
Whether you’re a first-time customer or expanding your business, you can easily order domains, hosting, email, and other services directly through the 1-grid website or via your Customer Zone.
Getting started is easy! If you’re new to our products and services, just follow these simple steps on our website.
If you are returning and you want to expand, you can follow these steps from your Customer Zone.
Step 2: Set Up and Manage Your Domain
Depending on your domain needs, you have three options:
New Domain:
If you ordered a new domain as part of your sign-up, there’s nothing you need to do. Your domain will automatically go live once DNS propagation is complete, typically within 4-48 hours.
Transfer Your Domain:
To move an existing domain to 1-grid, follow our step-by-step guides that can help support you during the transition.
Manage Your Domain Elsewhere:
If you’d like to keep your domain registered with your current provider, simply update your domain’s nameservers to point to 1-grid. Once the nameservers are updated and propagation is complete, your services with 1-grid will be live on your domain.
Remember, you may need to update your nameservers for your domain if:
- You’ve registered a new domain and want to point it to your hosting elsewhere.
- You’ve transferred your hosting to 1-grid and kept your domain administration elsewhere.
- You’ve set up a VPS, Web Services, or cPanel/Plesk hosting package.
- You have email or website hosting on an external platform and would like to point your domain to that server.
Step 3: Build Your Website
Once your domain is live, you can start building your website using our Website Builder or WordPress.
Website Builder:
If you’ve purchased Website Builder, here’s some tips on getting started with our Website Builder.
WordPress:
If you’re choosing a WordPress website with cPanel or Plesk, you can upload your website files or install WordPress to get started, or you can transfer your WordPress website.
Upload Your Content :
If you already have website content you’d like to upload to 1-grid, you can follow these easy steps: How Do I Upload My WordPress Website from My Local Computer?
Step 4: Create Your Email Address
Stay connected with a professional email linked to your domain. We’ve made it easy for you with step-by-step guides: How to Create an Email Address at 1-grid.
Step 5: Explore Next Steps
Once your basics are in place, you may also want to:
- Add an SSL certificate to secure your website.
- Explore additional hosting services.
- Update billing or account details.
- Check out our Knowledge Base for more step-by-step guides.
Additional Resources
Why SSL? The Purpose of Using SSL Certificates
Domain Transfer vs Nameserver Changes
Domain Transfer Troubleshooting
WordPress Website “500 Error” Troubleshooting
Email Troubleshooting Steps
Need Additional Support?
DNS Propagation:
Changes to your domain may take 4–48 hours to reflect worldwide, and you can view these updates in real-time with a free DNS Checker Tool.
We’re Here to Help:
Moving services can feel technical, but this guide makes it simple. Stuck? Contact our Support Team for help (https://1grid.co.za/contact-us/). They are ready to assist.