Certa Hosting

Certa Hosting provides website and email hosting, cloud servers and domain name registration.

Quick overview

Its range includes cPanel, managed WordPress and reseller hosting, as well as Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 services.

Web hosting features include website and database tools, backups and a drag-and-drop website builder.
WordPress hosting includes staging and a toolkit for managing themes, plugins and updates.
Reseller hosting offers cPanel and WHM access, branding options and custom nameservers.
Cloud server resources can be adjusted through the customer portal.
Support is available around the clock, with product guides and video tutorials also listed.

Introduction

Certa Hosting provides website, email and server hosting, alongside domain name registration.

Its services include cPanel and managed WordPress hosting, reseller hosting, cloud VPS servers, Microsoft Exchange email and Microsoft 365.

What Certa Hosting offers

The hosting range covers websites, applications and email. Certa Hosting also offers domain registration, with a control panel for managing multiple domain names.

For server hosting, there are cloud VPS packages and configurable cloud servers. Reseller hosting includes tools for managing cPanel accounts and creating branded hosting packages.

Product and service categories

Web hosting

Web hosting packages include SSD storage, website and mailbox allowances, and MySQL databases. The allowances vary by package. The listed features include daily snapshot backups, self-restore, subdomains, scheduled tasks and an online file manager. There are also tools for managing file transfers, access logs and custom error pages.

cPanel hosting

cPanel hosting includes a control panel for managing websites, domains and email accounts. The packages list a website builder, application installers and SSL certificates. Some packages include hourly backups and advanced SSH access. The control panel also provides database, file and DNS management tools.

Managed WordPress hosting

Managed WordPress hosting includes staging, website and database backups, and WordPress tools. The toolkit has a dashboard for managing multiple WordPress installations from one account. It can install, update, enable or remove themes and plugins across installations. The service also includes automatic WordPress updates and tools for synchronising data between instances.

Reseller hosting

Reseller hosting includes cPanel and WHM access, with different numbers of cPanel accounts depending on the package. Resellers can brand their services, use custom nameservers and create packages with defined limits. WHM can be used to activate, modify or suspend cPanel accounts. A reseller API and a WHMCS licence add-on are also listed.

Application hosting

Certa Hosting lists application hosting for Magento, Drupal, Joomla, Prestashop, Concrete5 and OpenCart. Its reseller hosting also includes one-click application installers. The named installer options include WordPress, Magento and Joomla.

Cloud VPS and cloud servers

Cloud VPS packages have different CPU, RAM, disk and bandwidth allowances. VPS hosting offers root access for server configuration and software installation. Cloud server resources can be adjusted through the customer portal, including CPU, RAM, disk and traffic. The site lists operating system options including Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu, Centos, Windows and Linux.

Email hosting

Email hosting packages vary in mailbox numbers and storage allowances. Listed features include webmail, email aliases, POP3 and IMAP, along with synchronisation across devices. The email service also offers autoresponders, catch-all email and filtering options. Hosted Microsoft Exchange adds features such as shared calendars, contacts and tasks.

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 is offered with online and desktop application options. The listed services include email, calendars, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint. Applications include tools for documents, spreadsheets, presentations and notes. The site also describes using Microsoft 365 across computers, tablets and smartphones.

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More Info

Brands named on the site

Certa Hosting offers Microsoft 365 and hosted Microsoft Exchange services.

Using the website

A client login provides access to an account, while the customer portal offers cloud server resource controls. Certa Hosting also lists a system status page, a blog, FAQs, product guides and video tutorials.

The website builder uses drag-and-drop controls and offers mobile-compatible templates. For hosting accounts, the control panel includes tools for files, databases, domains and service statistics.

Notable features

Certa Hosting offers support by phone, email, live chat and ticket. Support is available around the clock, and the site describes assistance with migration and setup.

Backups are listed across several hosting services, with the schedule and options depending on the service. WordPress staging allows a copy of a site to be modified before changes are moved to the live site.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use an existing domain name?

Yes. Certa Hosting says an existing domain can be used with reseller hosting, web hosting or a VPS package, or a domain can be registered with Certa Hosting.

What can I do with WordPress staging?

Staging creates a copy of a live WordPress site. Changes to themes, plugins or code can be made on the staging copy before it is moved to the live site.

Can I customise reseller hosting branding?

Yes. Reseller hosting includes white-label options and the ability to customise the control panel with your own branding.

Can I manage email filters?

Yes, email filters can be controlled through the webmail control panel. The options include allow-lists and deny-lists for senders, domains and top-level domains.

What sending limits apply to email?

For authenticated SMTP, the limit is 8,000 messages per email address in 24 hours. Limits also include 10,000 recipients per day, 2,000 unique recipients per day and 100 individual addresses on a single email.

Can I change cloud server resources?

Yes, the customer portal can be used to increase CPU, RAM, disk and traffic. Certa Hosting also lists VPS packages with predefined resources.

Does Certa Hosting provide help with Microsoft 365 setup?

Yes, the site lists setup and email migration assistance with Microsoft 365. It also offers video tutorials.

Key takeaways

Website hosting includes cPanel and managed WordPress options.
Reseller hosting offers WHM access and branding controls.
Cloud VPS packages and configurable cloud servers are available.
Email options include webmail, hosted Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365.
Support is available around the clock, with guides and tutorials also listed.

Summary

Certa Hosting offers website, server and email hosting, plus domain registration. Its services include tools for managing sites, mailboxes, reseller accounts and cloud resources, alongside support and guidance.