> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kb.daphihost.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get Started with DaphiHost Hosting

> Launch your website in minutes with DaphiHost. Choose a plan, connect a domain, open cPanel, install WordPress, and activate your free SSL certificate.

This guide walks you through launching your first website on DaphiHost. You will choose a hosting plan, connect your domain, access cPanel, install your application, and secure your site with a free SSL certificate. Follow the steps below to go from signup to a live site.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose a hosting plan">
    Visit the [Starter plan order page](https://console.daphihost.com/order/product?pid=2e071d93-1d5e-468d-11ec-946028758396) to get started. The Starter plan is ideal for new sites and includes 1 website, 15 GB NVMe storage, free SSL, and daily backups. If you need more sites or storage, you can upgrade to Growth, Business, or Enterprise at any time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Register or connect a domain">
    You can register a new domain through [daphihost.com/domains](/domains/overview) during checkout, or point an existing domain to DaphiHost by updating your nameservers to the values provided in your welcome email. DNS changes usually take a few minutes to a few hours to propagate.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Log in to cPanel">
    Go to [https://console.daphihost.com](https://console.daphihost.com) and sign in with your account credentials. From the client area, navigate to your active service and click the cPanel login link to access your control panel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install WordPress or upload files">
    For WordPress, open Softaculous in cPanel, select WordPress, and run the one-click installer. For custom sites, use the cPanel File Manager or connect via FTP/SFTP to upload your files directly. You can also deploy via Git or SSH if you prefer a developer workflow.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate your free SSL">
    In cPanel, go to the SSL/TLS section and enable your free Let's Encrypt certificate. The certificate is issued automatically, covers your primary domain and www, and renews without manual action.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Yearly and biennial plans include a free domain for the first year. If you choose a monthly plan, you can still add a domain during checkout at standard registration prices.
</Tip>

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    Create your DaphiHost account, verify your email, and complete your profile.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Shared Hosting" icon="server" href="/hosting/shared">
    Compare plans, features, and pricing for shared and cloud hosting.
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