Web hosting is basically something that one uses to display their web site over the internet. Servers host your web site files and display them via URL/Domain name or even IP Address in some cases.

You need web hosting to display your website over the net. Without the hosting one would not be able to access files over the internet without using some sort of peer to peer network (p2p).

What is a domain name?

A "Domain Name" is the URL that is placed in your address bar when accessing a website. An example of a domain would be this very site you are at; the domain name www.xwebhosting.org.

How do I acquire web hosting?

  Its very simple; to sign up for hosting you will need to...

A) Have access to a payment method (Paypal, eCheck, Credit Card)

B) Have a Valid Email address

C) Purchase a domain or already have an existing domain name

Once you have all these, you may contact us via email. Click contact us for more information. The process is simple, you will receive an order form including payment details and product/service information. Once your first months installment has been received, your hosting account will be setup and you will be ready to go.

Shared and Reseller Orders: Your account will be setup from anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. All orders are now manually verified to prevent fraud. In the past, we offered instant account setup but have chosen to discontinue this ordering method due to frequent fraudulent orders.

Dedicated Servers: We attempt to build and deploy servers as soon as possible. Servers can take up to 120 hours to be deployed though setup time generally ranges from 48-72 hours.

What is DNS?

DNS stands for Dedicated Name Servers. They are basically similar to URL's; they link the domain to your FTP account on our servers. A DNS can look similar to: ns1.xwebnetwork.com and ns2.xwebnetwork.com. DNS' designate where/to which host the domain is pointing to.

Can I host international domains?

Yes, we currently have clients that use .ca, .il, .tc, .nu, .ve, and many other international domain names.

What are the nameservers for the current  machine?

Primary Nameserver: ns1.xwebnetwork.com (67.225.157.151)
Secondary Nameserver: ns2.xwebnetwork.com (67.225.157.152)

Are adult related sites allowed?

Generally, no.

But, because we know how big a business the adult industry is, we will make exceptions.

If you wish to host adult content, please contact us. Your account must be approved to host adult content.

All content must be legal and abide by United States law.

Is my site backed up and how often?

We do standard DAILY full account backups of all accounts. However, it is the clients reasonability to do all backups of there site. We are not responsible for lost content.

Do you offer NT or UNIX plans?

We offer UNIX web hosting accounts (Red Hat Linux, CentOS). We do not handle Windows on any machines due to its overall instability and obsessive cost for licensing.

Is shell/SSH access available?

Yes, shell access is available with both reseller and shared accounts. (root access with dedicated servers) Shell access is not enabled by default with our shared and reseller accounts. For shell access, please contact us for approval and our technical support team will enable it for your account.

Do I get root access with my reseller account?

No, root access is not provided with reseller accounts. Root access requires purchasing a dedicated server.

How do I access my Cpanel control panel?

You can login to your Cpanel control panel at http://yoursite.com/cpanel where "yoursite" is your own domain name.

How do I FTP into my account?

First you must obtain an FTP program such as Cute FTP or WS_FTP.   Once you have an FTP program, type in "yourdomain.com" as the host address. Supply your username and password in the according fields.  Once logged in, you have complete access to your account.

Is there a manual I can reference to use Cpanel?

Yes, access it by clicking here: cPanel Documentation (PDF).

Will you transfer my domain(s) from my current host?

If you are currently using cPanel/WHM (the industry standard) we will transfer all of your current domains to our servers, absolutely free of charge.

We will transfer the entire account including e-mail accounts, MySQL databases, files, settings and more.

Please contact us for transfers - We will have your accounts transferred and setup as soon as possible.

Do reseller plans include a dedicated IP address?

No, reseller accounts do not come with dedicated IP's. We feel that dedicated IP's are only needed if you wish to install an SSL certificate.

Our shared IP's point back to anonymous servers and make absolutely no reference to our company.

If a dedicated IP is needed, they can be purchase at an additional cost, please contact us.

What is the difference between a Reseller and a Shared Account?

A shared account provides a single domain to host one website. With a reseller account, you can create shared accounts for your friends, family, or clients.

Where are my statistics?

Click the report button after logging into Cpanel and hit the Webalizer option. This will open a new window to Webalizer with all your statistics for that domain.

What is the full path to my cgi-bin?

/home/username/public_html/cgi-bin

Which folder do I load my web pages to?

You should place all of your web documents in the public_html directory.

Can I have CGI outside of the bin?

Yes, CGI will function in the public_html folder.

What version of Perl comes installed on your servers?

Our servers come with the latest STABLE release of Perl. If you would like the current version, please feel free to contact us.

What version of PHP comes installed on your servers?

Our servers come with the latest STABLE release of PHP. If you would like the current version, please feel free to contact us.