Article #301: How to Connect Your Domain Print

You have two options for your domain name:

Option A: Register a New Domain with Us
We can register your domain for you. Just search for availability during checkout.

Option B: Use an Existing Domain (Transfer or Point)

Method 1: Transfer Your Domain to PlainOHost (Recommended)
Transferring moves your domain management to us. You get +1 year free!

1. Unlock your domain at your current registrar

2. Get the EPP code (authorization code)

3. Go to: https://plainohost.com/host/index.php

4. Click "Transfer Your Domain"

5. Enter your domain and EPP code

6. Complete checkout

7. We'll handle the rest (takes 5-7 days)

Method 2: Point Your Domain to Us (Keep Current Registrar)
Update your nameservers to point to our hosting:

1. Log in to your current domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)

2. Find DNS/Nameserver settings

3. Replace current nameservers with:

   text

ns1.plainohost.com
ns2.plainohost.com

4. Save changes (takes 24-48 hours to update)

Need Help?
If this sounds confusing, just open a support ticket and we'll guide you through it!

Article #302: Setting Up Professional Email

Get email at your own domain (you@yourdomain.com) starting at just $3.95/month.

Why Professional Email Matters

• ✅ Looks more professional than @gmail.com

• ✅ Builds trust with customers

• ✅ Better spam filtering

• ✅ 10GB storage per mailbox

• ✅ Access on phone, computer, and webmail

How to Order Email

1. Log in to your customer portal

2. Click "My Services"

3. Find your website package

4. Click "Add Email"

5. Choose mailbox size:

   • Basic: 10GB – $3.95/month

   • Professional: 25GB – $7.95/month

   • Business: 50GB – $14.95/month

6. Complete checkout

How to Set Up Your Email

Webmail Access:

• Go to: https://plainohost.com/webmail

• Log in with: you@yourdomain.com and your password

Set Up on Phone (iPhone):

1. Settings → Mail → Accounts → Add Account

2. Choose "Other" → "Add Mail Account"

3. Enter: Name, Email, Password, Description

4. Choose IMAP (recommended)

5. Incoming/Outgoing server: mail.yourdomain.com

6. Save

Set Up on Computer (Outlook):

1. Add Account → Manual setup

2. Choose IMAP

3. Incoming server: mail.yourdomain.com (port 993, SSL)

4. Outgoing server: mail.yourdomain.com (port 465, SSL)

5. Enter your full email and password

6. Test and finish

Need Help?
Open a support ticket and we'll walk you through setup!