{"id":34825,"date":"2026-06-30T10:35:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T10:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=34825"},"modified":"2026-06-30T10:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T10:35:32","slug":"what-is-cpanel-web-hosting-with-1-grid","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-cpanel-web-hosting-with-1-grid\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is cPanel Web Hosting with 1-grid?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;new to website hosting,&nbsp;there&#8217;s&nbsp;no need to worry. cPanel is designed to make website management easier, even if you have little or no technical experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide will help you understand what cPanel Web Hosting is, what it is used for, and how it helps you manage your website, email accounts, files, databases, and hosting services from&nbsp;a single location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of this guide,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;understand how cPanel fits into your 1-grid hosting service and the most common tasks you can perform using it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-46.png\" alt=\"cPanel web hosting\" class=\"wp-image-34830\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Quick Links<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-is-cpanel\">What Is cPanel?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-why-do-customers-use-cpanel\">Why Do Customers Use cPanel?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-key-features-of-cpanel-web-hosting\">Key Features of cPanel Web Hosting&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-by-step-how-customers-typically-use-cpanel\">Step-by-Step: How Customers Typically Use cPanel&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-what-is-cpanel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is cPanel?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">cPanel is a web-based hosting control panel that allows you to manage your website hosting account through a simple graphical interface.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of cPanel as the control centre for your hosting account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of using complex commands or server administration tools, cPanel gives you easy access to the tools needed to manage:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-websites\">Websites\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-email-accounts\">Email accounts\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-domains\">Domains\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-databases\">Databases\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-website-files\">Website files\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-security-settings\">Security settings\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-backups\">Backups\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress-installations\">WordPress installations\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can access cPanel from any supported web browser using your hosting account credentials.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-why-do-customers-use-cpanel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Do Customers Use cPanel?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">cPanel helps website owners manage hosting services without needing advanced technical knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common reasons customers use cPanel include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-creating-business-email-accounts\">Creating business email accounts\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-uploading-website-files\">Uploading website files\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-installing-wordpress\">Installing WordPress\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-managing-databases\">Managing databases\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-creating-ftp-accounts\">Creating FTP accounts\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-managing-backups\">Managing backups\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-monitoring-website-storage-usage\">Monitoring website storage usage\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-managing-domains-and-subdomains\">Managing domains and subdomains\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-improving-website-security\">Improving website security\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-key-features-of-cpanel-web-hosting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Features of cPanel Web Hosting<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Email Management\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-cpanel-allows-you-to\">cPanel allows you to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-create-email-accounts\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-create-or-delete-an-email-account-via-cpanel\/\">Create email accounts<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:you@yourdomain.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you@yourdomain.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-change-passwords\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-change-an-email-account-password-in-cpanel\/\"><strong>Change passwords<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-configure-mailbox-quotas\">Configure mailbox quotas&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-set-up-forwarding\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=forwarder+cpanel&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">Set up and manage forwarding<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-manage-spam-filtering\">Manage spam filtering&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-configure-email-security-settings\">Configure email security settings&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Domain Management\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-using-cpanel-you-can-manage\">Using cPanel, you can manage:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-primary-domains\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/cpanel-how-to-point-a-domain\/\">Primary domains<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-addon-domains\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-add-an-addon-domain-under-domains-in-cpanel\/\"><strong>Addon domains\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-subdomains\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=subdomain+domain+cpanel&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\"><strong>Subdomains<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-domain-redirects\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=domain+redirect+cpanel&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">Domain redirects<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-dns-related-settings-where-applicable\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/cpanel-how-to-manage-your-dns-zone-file\/\"><strong>DNS-related settings<\/strong><\/a> (where applicable)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-this-makes-it-easier-to-manage-multiple-websites-from-one-hosting-account\">This makes it easier to manage multiple websites from one hosting account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>File Management\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-the-file-manager-tool-allows-you-to\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-upload-a-file-using-file-manager-cpanel\/\">File Manager tool<\/a> <\/strong>allows you to:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-upload-files\">Upload files&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-download-files\">Download files&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-edit-website-files\">Edit website files&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-create-folders\">Create folders&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-manage-website-content\">Manage website content&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-review-disk-space-usage\">Review disk space usage&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-many-customers-use-file-manager-without-needing-separate-ftp-software\">Many customers use File Manager without needing separate <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=FTP&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">FTP<\/a> <\/strong>software.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Database Management\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-databases-store-information-used-by-dynamic-websites-and-applications\">Databases store information used by dynamic websites and applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-cpanel-includes-tools-such-as\">cPanel includes<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=MySQL+cpanel&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">tools<\/a> <\/strong>such as:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-mysql-database-management\">MySQL Database Management&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-database-users\">Database Users&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-phpmyadmin\">phpMyAdmin&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-these-tools-are-commonly-used-with\">These tools are commonly used with:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\">WordPress<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-joomla\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joomla.org\/\">Joomla\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-drupal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/new.drupal.org\/home\"><strong>Drupal\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-magento\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magento.com\/\"><strong>Magento<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-custom-web-applications\">Custom web applications&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>WordPress &amp; Application Installation\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-most-1-grid-cpanel-hosting-plans-include-softaculous\">Most 1-grid cPanel hosting plans include<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.softaculous.com\/\">Softaculous<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-softaculous-allows-you-to-install-applications-such-as\">Softaculous&nbsp;allows you to install applications such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\">WordPress<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-joomla1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joomla.org\/\">Joomla\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-drupal1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/new.drupal.org\/home\"><strong>Drupal\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-magento1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magento.com\/\"><strong>Magento<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-phpbb\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phpbb.com\/\">phpBB<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-with-just-a-few-clicks\">with just a few clicks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-this-removes-the-need-for-manual-software-installation\">This removes the need for manual software installation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Security Features\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-depending-on-your-hosting-package-cpanel-may-provide-access-to\">Depending on your hosting package, cPanel may provide access to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-ssl-certificate-management\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=SSL+cpanel&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">SSL certificate management\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-password-protection\">Password protection&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ip-blocking-tools\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-use-the-ip-address-blocker-in-cpanel\/\">IP blocking tools\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-security-monitoring\">Security monitoring&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-backup-management\">Backup management&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-these-tools-help-protect-your-website-and-customer-data\">These tools help protect your website and customer data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-step-by-step-how-customers-typically-use-cpanel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step: How Customers Typically Use cPanel<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-step-1-log-in-to-cpanel\"><strong>Step 1: Log in to cPanel<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the login details provided with your hosting service or via your <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-log-in-to-cpanel-via-your-1-grid-customer-zone\/\"><strong>1-grid Customer Zone<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-step-2-select-the-area-you-want-to-manage\"><strong>Step 2: Select the Area You Want to Manage<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the relevant section:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-email\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=email+cpanel&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">Email<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-files\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=file+manager+cpanel&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">Files\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-domains1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=domain+cpanel&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">Domains\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-databases1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=database+cpanel&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\"><strong>Databases<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-security\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=security+cpanel&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\"><strong>Security<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress-tools\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=wordpress+cpanel&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">WordPress Tools<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-step-3-make-your-changes\"><strong>Step 3: Make Your Changes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the required steps within the chosen section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most changes can be completed through simple forms and settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-step-4-save-and-verify\"><strong>Step 4: Save and Verify<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After making changes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-save-your-settings\">Save your settings\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-test-functionality\">Test functionality\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-confirm-the-changes-work-as-expected\">Confirm the changes work as expected\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-important-things-to-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Things to Know<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-cpanel-is-separate-from-your-domain-registration\">cPanel is separate from your <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/business-registrations-how-to-register-your-company\/\"><strong>domain registration<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-cpanel-is-part-of-your-hosting-service\">cPanel is part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/hosting\/\">hosting service<\/a> and is no longer available for new purchases.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-some-features-vary-depending-on-your-hosting-package\">Some features vary depending on your hosting package.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-dns-changes-may-take-time-to-propagate\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/cpanel-how-to-manage-your-dns-zone-file\/\"><strong>DNS changes<\/strong><\/a> may take time to<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-dns-propagation-and-why-does-it-take-so-long\/\">propagate<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-certain-advanced-changes-can-affect-website-functionality-if-performed-incorrectly\">Certain advanced changes can affect website functionality if performed incorrectly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-before-you-move-on\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Move On<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before making major hosting changes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-confirm-you-have-a-recent-backup\">Confirm you have a recent<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=backup+cpanel&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">backup<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-verify-your-hosting-service-is-active\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-view-all-active-products-in-customer-zone\/\"><strong>Verify <\/strong><\/a>your hosting service is <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-view-all-active-products-in-customer-zone\/\"><strong>active<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-review-any-dns-changes-carefully\">Review any<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-a-domain-name-server-dns\/\">DNS<\/a> <\/strong>changes carefully.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ensure-your-domain-is-active-and-not-expired\">Ensure your<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/customer-zone-how-to-view-all-your-domains\/\">domain is active and not expired<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-check-that-ssl-certificates-remain-valid\">Check that<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=SSL+certificate&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">SSL certificates<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0remain\u00a0valid.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 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