Hosting
Perfect for custom domain emails + a website.
First 2 months FREE. Use code 2MONTHS on checkout.
Note: You still need to pay for your domain registration fee.
Our hosting is perfect for your website + emails, OR just emails – you choose.
Your Professional Email, Sorted
Get reliable email hosting for your brand, with your own custom domain and rock-solid performance. Whether you’re sending invoices or proposals, you’ll look professional every time — like sales@yourbusiness.co.za. No website needed, just powerful email.
Build & Host — All in One
Launch your website and set up professional emails from the same space. Our hosting includes a user-friendly website builder and WordPress support, giving you flexibility and control. Best part? The price is the same whether you’re using hosting for just emails or both website and emails.
Please note that during checkout, you can register your domain name, for example, yourname.co.za. A domain registration fee applies – .co.za is R99. We also offer other extensions, including .com, .org, .org.za, and more.
Why you should sign up with us for your hosting?
Hosting Features
Email Management
- Create and manage email accounts
- Webmail access (Roundcube, Horde)
- Email forwarding and aliases
- Auto-responders
- Spam filters (Apache SpamAssassin)
- Email routing
- Email authentication (DKIM, SPF)
- Mailing lists
File Management
- File Manager (upload, edit, move, delete files)
- FTP account creation
- Anonymous FTP
- Backup and restore
- Disk usage viewer
- Git Version Control
Domain Management
- Add-on domains
- Subdomains
- Aliases (Parked domains)
- Redirects
- DNS zone editor
- Dynamic DNS
Software & Applications
- Softaculous (1-click installer for WordPress, Joomla, etc.)
- PHP version selector
- Perl, Python, Ruby support
- Optimize Website tool
- Site Software
Metrics & Analytics
- Webalizer stats
- AWStats
- Resource usage stats (CPU, memory)
- Raw access logs
- Bandwidth stats
- Visitors and errors log
Security Tools
- SSL/TLS management (install free or paid SSL)
- Hotlink protection
- Leech protection
- IP blocker
- SSH access (if enabled)
- ModSecurity firewall
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Databases
- MySQL/MariaDB database creation
- phpMyAdmin access
- PostgreSQL support (if enabled)
- Remote MySQL access
Advanced Tools
- Cron Jobs
- Error pages customization
- Apache handlers
- MIME types
- Index manager
Hosting FAQs
I have questions before I start?
Please get in touch with our sales team here. They will contact you to discuss your needs and answer all your questions.
How much does it cost?
Hosting packages start from R65 per month.
Is a domain name included in my hosting package?
No. Domain registration is charged separately. You will see an option to register your domain name and its price during checkout.
What is a domain name?
A domain name is your website’s address on the internet that people type into their browser to find you — for example, yourbusiness.co.za — and it also lets you create professional custom email addresses like info@yourbusiness.co.za.
Do I need a computer?
No. You can sign up and manage your hosting, and domain on any device.
How fast is the setup process?
Hosting and email accounts are usually active within a few minutes after order and payment confirmation.
Is the hosting for a website or emails?
You can use the hosting for your website, emails, or both.
Which hosting manager does Site Essence use?
We use cPanel.
Do I need a website to use your email hosting?
No, you can use our hosting only for email without launching a website.
How do I make payment?
Debit order, card, or EFT.
How long does it take to set up my Hosting? How do I order?
You can place your order in just minutes. You can place your order here.
Does Site Essence offer support?
Site Essence offers excellent support to all clients. Support is available through email, phone, and WhatsApp.
It is my first time using Hosting, I am clueless, will Site Essence assist?
Yes. You don’t have to panic; we will offer support and guidance.
Will you help me move my existing website or emails?
Yes. We offer free website and email migrations from your previous host. Just reach out to us after signing up.
What does “pro-rata” mean?
Pro-rata means you only pay for the time you actually use a service, instead of the full monthly or yearly fee.
If you sign up for hosting on the 15th of the month, you’ll only be charged for the remaining days of that month (not the full month). Then on the 1st of the next month, your regular monthly billing will begin.
This ensures you’re only paying for the days you’ve used, especially when starting mid-month or upgrading your plan.