Shared hosting
Most small businesses start here
One server, many sites — affordable and enough for business pages, portfolios, and WordPress. I set up Hostinger, Namecheap, Pamir, and Hosting.af shared plans regularly.
Hosting setup · Kabul
Hosting Setup in Kabul, Afghanistan
You bought hosting but the site still will not load? I connect your domain, install SSL, set up cPanel email, and configure your database — on Hostinger, Pamir Web Host, Hosting.af, or whichever provider you already use. No technical background needed.
2–4h
Typical setup
SSL
HTTPS included
7+ yrs
Experience
cPanel · server status
DNS
Connected
SSL
Active
Ready
No domain yet? I register .af and .com domains and connect them to your hosting in one job.
Domain registrationThe real problem
Buying hosting is the easy part
You pay for a plan, get a cPanel login, and then the site shows an error. Or the site loads but email bounces. Or Chrome says “Not secure” because SSL was never turned on.
I have fixed these setups for Afghan shops, NGOs, and diaspora businesses for over seven years. I work on Hostinger, Pamir Web Host, Hosting.af, and the smaller local panels — and I know which DNS records each one expects.
yourbusiness.af — not reachable
DIY setup gone wrong
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN
Wrong nameservers, no SSL, email still on Gmail — visitors leave before they read a single line.
https://yourbusiness.af
After proper configuration
info@yourbusiness.af
Site loads over HTTPS, mail works in Outlook and on your phone, and you own every login.
Hosting types
What kind of hosting do you have?
Shared, VPS, or a local Afghan host — the setup steps differ. I adjust DNS, panels, and mail routing for whichever account you already paid for.
VPS and cloud
More traffic or custom code
Dedicated CPU and RAM for busier shops, Laravel backends, or clients who need SSH access. I handle initial server hardening, panel install, and app deployment.
Afghan local hosts
Pamir, Hosting.af, Web.af
Local support windows and .af-friendly mail routing matter here. I know which settings each Afghan provider expects and how to reach their support when DNS stalls.
HostingerNamecheapPamir Web HostHosting.afWeb.afSiteGround
Full service
What's included
I do not just send you a tutorial link. I log in, configure the server, test the result, and hand you working credentials.
Domain to Hosting Connection
I point your domain to the correct server — nameservers, A records, and CNAME where needed — so visitors actually reach your site when they type your address.
SSL Certificate Installation
I install and verify HTTPS on your domain. Browsers show the padlock, Google trusts the connection, and your contact forms send data over an encrypted link.
Professional Email Setup
I create email accounts on your domain, configure MX records, and connect them to your phone or Outlook through IMAP or the host's webmail.
cPanel and Control Panel Access
I set up your cPanel or equivalent panel, create FTP/SFTP users, and walk you through the sections you will actually use — files, email, databases, backups.
Database Configuration
For WordPress, Laravel, or custom PHP apps, I create the MySQL database, assign the right user permissions, and connect your app to it.
Website Migration
Moving from an old host? I transfer files, databases, and mailboxes, then switch DNS when the new server is tested and ready.
Security and Backup Basics
I tighten file permissions, enable the host's backup tool, and flag obvious security gaps — weak passwords, open directories, outdated PHP versions.
Performance Tuning
I set the right PHP version, enable caching where the host allows it, and fix common slowdowns so your pages load in a reasonable time on Afghan connections.
Process
How hosting setup works
From a blank cPanel account to a live site with SSL and working email — four steps, usually done the same day.
- 01
Tell me what you have
Share your hosting provider, domain name, and what you need — new site, WordPress, email only, or a full migration. Screenshots of your current error help if something is already broken.
- 02
I audit and plan the setup
I log into your hosting account, check DNS at the registrar, and map out what needs to change — records, SSL, databases, email accounts, and any files to move.
- 03
Configuration and testing
I connect the domain, install SSL, create databases and mailboxes, upload or migrate files, and test the site on desktop and mobile before we go live.
- 04
Handover and short walkthrough
You get working logins, a quick tour of cPanel, and notes on renewals and backups. I stay available if something breaks in the first few days after launch.
Most shared hosting setups finish within 2–4 hours. Migrations depend on site size.
Experience
Why hire someone for this?
cPanel looks simple until an MX record points to the wrong server or WordPress white-screens because PHP 8.2 broke an old plugin. I have seen the same mistakes on dozens of Kabul accounts — and I fix them in hours, not days of ticket replies.
- Your site goes live the same day — DNS, SSL, and files tested before handover
- Branded email on your domain instead of a free Gmail address
- Works with Afghan hosts (Pamir, Hosting.af) and international ones (Hostinger, Namecheap)
- Migrations planned so your shop or business site stays online during the move
- You keep every login — I do not resell hosting or hold your account hostage
- Seven years configuring hosting for Kabul businesses and Afghan clients abroad
- Short walkthrough after setup so you know where to upload files and check email
“Last month I moved a Kabul retailer from an old local host to Hostinger — site, shop database, and twelve email accounts — without a single hour of downtime.”
Afghan hosts and international hosts use different default DNS and mail paths. I map that out before touching your live domain. You keep every login; I do not resell hosting or lock you in.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Hosting setup in Kabul — DNS, SSL, cPanel, email, and migrations.
Ready to get your hosting working?
Send your hosting provider and domain name on WhatsApp or the contact form. I will reply with a clear plan and timeline.
