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How can I transfer my existing website to 8TECH HK ?

First, make a backup of your existing website (files and database) and transfer to your local computer. Once your web hosting account has been setup you can transfer the files to our server (using the data provided in our welcome email).

How should the starting page be named ?

Please name your starting page index.htm, index.html or index.php (all lowercase).

How do I update my website ?

To update your website, you will need an FTP program. There are several free programs available online – we recommend FileZilla which is available for various operating systems.

Can I host multiple websites ?

Yes, you can host multiple websites.

How long does it take for my hosting account to be setup ?

Your web hosting account will be setup immediately after payment. You will receive an email confirmation with your login and FTP information after your account is setup.

Can I upgrade my web hosting plan later ?

Yes, you can upgrade your account at any time, e.g. if you need more disk space or email storage.

What are the advantages of professional web hosting ?

There are several advantages to web hosting over free hosting services, with the first being domain names. With web hosting, you have the ability to host your website at your domain name, whereas with free website hosting, you generally have a long website address under the hosting providers name (i.e. http://free-web-hosting-provider.org/yourname/…).

Often times, free hosting services require their advertising to remain on your website. At 8TECH HK you fully control the content of your website – all plans are completely ads-free.

Another big advantage of website hosting is the sizable increase in your disk space and bandwidth. With free hosting services, you typically have limited amounts of disk space and bandwidth. The larger amounts that come with your account allow you to hold more files and receive more visitors to your website.

Also, all web hosting plans are ready for dynamic content like a blog or CMS and include a database.

What is web hosting ?

Web hosting (also referred as website hosting) is a service that allows you to upload and store HTML documents and related files (images, media files, etc.) on our web server. Our server then makes the files available on the Internet for viewing by the public.