Hosting FAQs: General / Pre-Sales | Hosting FAQs : Technical

What is a Virtual Domain ?
Virtual Domain Hosting means having your own domain name ( http://www.your-name.com ) without having to install expensive server hardware and software. With Virtual Domain Hosting, you utilize our server's storage space, however you are still professionally represented via your own personal Internet web address domain name ( www.your-name.com ) and by your own personal e-mail address domain name (you@your-name.com).

How long does it take to setup a new Account ?
Typically a few hours if you placed your order over the phone and within 24 hours if it was placed online. However for orders using Check/Draft, Accounts are setup after they are cleared from our banks.

Can I upgrade to a higher account ?
Yes you can. Either send an E-mail to billing@poweredhosting.com with your domain name, current account plan and desired account plan and we will do a price estimate on the plan upgrade and get back to you within 2 working days.

How do I get a Domain name ?
You can register a domain name through us. See link on our website.

How long does it take for my domain to get active ?
Typically 24-48 hours need to pass before the domain name or any changes made to it will be reflected on all the computers across the world.

Can I transfer an existing domain of mine to your servers ?
Yes, all you need to do is enter into your domain management area with your domain registrar and have the DNS settings pointing to our servers. Once this is done within 24-48 hours all of the mainframes on the internet will update their records and point your domain to our servers where your website is located.

Do you host adult related sites ?
Due to the large traffic and unwanted attention that adult sites bring, we does not offer adult site hosting. Any such hosting is a breech of our Terms and Agreements and that account will be closed promptly.

What are the terms and conditions ?
Terms and Conditions (click)