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# Placing your first order with Elitehost

Welcome to Elitehost! We're excited to help you get started with your new hosting services. Here’s a step-by-step guide to placing your first order with us.

#### Step 1: Choose Your Hosting Plan

Visit the [Elitehost website](https://www.elitehost.co.za/) and browse through our **Hosting Packages**. We offer various plans to suit different needs, including:

* Shared Hosting
* Reseller Hosting
* VPS Hosting

Select the plan that fits your requirements by clicking **Order Now** under your chosen package.

To assist in choosing the right package, please refer to our article: [What are the differences between Unlimited, Business, and Reseller Hosting Packages?](/en/article/what-are-the-differences-between-unlimited-business-and-reseller-hosting-packages-q7ejdg/)

#### Step 2: Register or Transfer Your Domain

During the order process, you will be asked to:

* **Register a New Domain**: If you don’t already have a domain, you can search for and register a new one directly through Elitehost.
* **Transfer Your Domain**: If you already own a domain and want to transfer it to Elitehost, choose this option and follow the prompts.
* **Use an Existing Domain**: Select this option if you want to keep your domain registered with another provider or if you've already registered a domain with Elitehost but haven’t yet ordered hosting.

#### Step 3: Review and Complete Your Order

Once your configuration is complete:

1. Review the details of your order.
2. Proceed to **Checkout** and fill in your personal and payment information.

#### Step 4: Confirmation and Activation

After your payment has been processed, you’ll receive the following emails:

* An **Order Confirmation**.
* Your **Client Area Login Details**.
* Your **New Account Information** email containing cPanel login details hosting setup instructions.

Your hosting services will be activated immediately upon successful payment, and you can start building your website right away!

For more detailed assistance, feel free to browse our [Knowledgebase](https://help.elitehost.co.za/) or [Submit a Support Ticket](https://my.elitehost.co.za/submitticket.php). We're here to help!​