Web Hosting - Quickstart

Web Hosting is a service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible on the internet. It involves storing website files and data on a server, which is connected to the internet and enables users to access the website through a web browser.

Scaleway provides several Web Hosting plans for individuals, professionals, and everyone in between.

All Scaleway Web Hosting plans use a user-friendly Web Hosting control panel tool. This interface provides users with intuitive graphical navigation and quick access icons for configuring and monitoring their hosting solutions. With features like website publishing, database launching, email creation, and file management, users can efficiently manage their hosting tasks through this interface, ensuring elevated performance.

How to access the Web Hosting control panel from the Scaleway console

1. Click Web Hosting in the Managed Services section of the console side menu. The Web Hosting overview page displays.
2. Click «More infos Icon» or the domain name of the Web Hosting plan you want to configure.
   
   The Hosting information page displays.
3. Click Control panel dashboard in the Hosting information section of the page. The Web Hosting control panel opens in a in a new tab.
   
   Tip

   Alternatively, you can reach the control panel via the Dashboard link next to Link to control panel in the Hosting information section.

4. Enter your control panel credentials and click Log in to log into the Web Hosting control panel.
   

How to change the language of the Web Hosting control panel

Scaleway’s Web Hosting control panel is a multi-language solution and you can switch the language of the Interface towards your preferences.

1. Open the Web Hosting control panel. The login screen displays.
2. Click ... on the right below the login form to open a list of all available languages.
   
3. Click the language of your choice from the pop-up. A notification displays.
   
4. Log in using your credentials to use the control panel in your preferred language.
   

First connection to the Web Hosting control panel

1. Open the Web Hosting control panel. The login screen displays.
2. Enter your user and the temporary password from the mail you have received after account creation.
   
3. Enter your temporary password as well as your new password and it’s confirmation. A secret password with a score of 65/100 or more is required for the new password.
   
   Tip

   You can use the Password generator to generate a safe random password.

4. Click Change your password now to confirm the password update. You are being redirected to the login screen and you can login using your user and the newly set password.

How to create a mailbox

1. Open the Web Hosting control panel and log in using your panel user and password. The Web Hosting panel dashboard displays.
2. Click Email accounts in the Email section of the dashboard. A list of your mailboxes displays.
   
3. Click + Create on the email account overview page.
   
4. Enter the email user name (first part of the email address before the ”@” sign).
5. In the Password section:
   • Choose Set password now and input a secure password (not a dictionary word), including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
     Tip

     • The control panel rates the password on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being weak and 100 being very secure.
     • Use the reveal icon to show the entered password.
     • Click Generate to create a random secure password and reveal it.
   • Alternatively, select Send login link to alternate email address and input an email to receive a password creation link.
   
6. Click + Create to create the email mailbox. You are being redirected and your new email mailbox displays in the list of email accounts:
   

How to access the webmail interface

You can access the webmail platform for your Web Hosting directly from your Scaleway console.

1. Click Web Hosting in the Managed Services section of the console side menu. The Web Hosting overview page displays.
2. Click «More infos Icon» or the domain name of the Web Hosting plan you want to configure. The Hosting information page displays.
3. Click on the link next to Link to Webmail in the Hosting information tab of your Web Hosting plan to access the webmail interface in a new browser tab.
   
   Note

   The address of the webmail for your Web Hosting may be different. Always use the link provided for your Web Hosting plan.

4. Enter your email address and password and click Log in to connect yourself to the webmail interface.
   Tip

   Click ... below the login form to choose another language for the webmail interface.

How to manage the files of your Web Hosting

1. Open the Web Hosting control panel and log in using your panel user and password. The Web Hosting panel dashboard displays.
2. Click File Manager in the Files section of the dashboard.
   
   The file manager displays.
3. Navigate to the public_html directory to upload, modify, or download your Web Hosting data.
   
   Tip

   • For more information on how to use the file manager, refer to the official File Manager documentation
   • You can also access your Web Hosting data via FTP by creating FTP accounts

How to configure DNS for Web Hosting

To link your domain name with your Web Hosting plan you have to update the nameservers in the DNS configuration at your registrar. Nameservers are servers used to translate domain names into IP addresses. When you enter a URL in a browser, they show you where the website is located, instead of memorizing entire numerical sequences in the form of IP addresses.

1. Click Web Hosting in the Managed Services section of the console side menu. The Web Hosting overview page displays.
2. Click «More infos Icon» or the domain name of the Web Hosting you want to configure. The Hosting information page displays.
3. Click the DNS Verification tab. The DNS configuration page displays.
4. Update your DNS servers. Two options are available:
   • Use Scaleway’s DNS servers. We provide DNS servers for your Web Hosting plan that contain all required DNS configuration. To use these nameservers, update the nameservers associated with your domain name with the servers provided by Scaleway.
   • Manual DNS configuration (advanced). If you prefer to continue using your current DNS servers, update the DNS zone at your registrar with all DNS records provided.
   Note

   It can take 24 to 48 hours until your DNS updates are propagated on the internet.

5. Click Verify domain once you have updated your DNS configuration. The DNS verification process will be launched. Once the process has been completed successfully, you will notice a green dot next to DNS verification. Your DNS is now configured and linked with your Web Hosting plan.