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Step-by-Step Guide to Purchasing Hosting

You do not always need a domain to buy hosting. This process covers all scenarios.

Step 1: Navigate to Hosting Products

• Go to www.auroradigitz.com.

• Click on the "Hosting" link in the main navigation menu.

• You will see a page displaying our various hosting plans (e.g., Aurora Spark, Aurora Glow, Aurora Blaze).

Step 2: Select Your Hosting Plan

• Review the features of each plan (e.g., Disk Space, Bandwidth, Websites, Email Accounts).

• Click the "Order Now" button on the plan that best fits your needs.

Step 3: Configure Your Product

A. Domain Selection
This section determines which domain name will use this hosting account.

• Register a New Domain: Choose this if you need to buy a new domain. Enter your desired domain name in the field (e.g., mybusiness) and select the TLD (e.g., .com, .net).

• Transfer Your Domain to Us: Choose this if you own a domain at another registrar and wish to manage it with Aurora Digitz. You will need the domain's EPP/Auth Code.

• I will use my existing domain and update my nameservers: Choose this if you already own a domain and plan to keep it at your current registrar. You will simply point it to our servers later.

B. Billing Cycle

• Select Term: Choose how long you want to pre-pay for the hosting service. Options typically include:

  • Monthly

  • Annually (Often offers the best value)

  • Biennially (2 Years) or Triennially (3 Years)

• The price will update automatically based on your selected term.

Step 4: Review & Checkout

• After configuring your plan, click "Continue".

• Review Your Cart: Ensure the selected plan, billing cycle, and add-ons are correct.

• Click "Checkout".

Step 5: Account Setup & Payment

On the checkout page, you will complete your order.

Checkout Form Fields:

A. Client Information (For New Customers)
If you are not logged in, you will need to create an account or enter your details.

• First Name / Last Name: Your full name.

• Company Name: (Optional) Your business name.

• Email Address: Crucial. This is your primary login and contact method.

• Address / City / State / Postcode / Country: Your billing address.

• Phone Number: For support and security verification.

• Password: Create a secure password for your client area.

B. Payment Method

• Select your preferred payment method (e.g., Credit Card, PayPal, Bank Transfer).

• If paying by card, enter your Card Number, Expiry Date, and CVV securely.

C. Order Review & Finalization

• Order Summary: A final overview of your purchase, including the first payment and any recurring fees.

• Terms of Service: You must check the box to agree to Aurora Digitz's Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy.

• Complete Order: Click the "Complete Order" button to submit your payment and place the order.

What Happens After Purchase?

1. Instant Provisioning: For most hosting plans, your account is set up automatically within minutes.

2. Welcome Email: You will receive a welcome email from billing@auroradigitz.com or support@auroradigitz.com. This email is critical. It contains:

   • A link to your Client Area

   • Your cPanel or hosting control panel login URL, username, and password

   • Your website's Nameservers (if you need to point your domain)

3. Access Your Services: Log in to the Aurora Digitz Client Area to manage your hosting account, view invoices, and submit support tickets.

Important Notes:

• If you selected "I will use my existing domain," you must update your domain's nameservers to the ones provided in your welcome email at your current domain registrar.

• The hosting service is active from the moment you receive the welcome email. You can immediately start uploading your website files.