If you're new to hosting or just getting started with Eco Web Hosting, it's completely normal to be unsure about the differences between web hosting, email hosting, and domains.
This guide explains how each service works, how they connect, and why they’re sometimes shown as separate — even when included in the same plan.
🌐 What Is Web Hosting?
Web hosting is what makes your website available online. It provides:
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Storage space for your website files and databases
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A control panel to manage those files, databases, SSL certificates, and more
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Tools like WordPress installers, PHP, MySQL, Git, backups, and caching
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Access to developer features like SSH, Node.js, and Redis (on supported plans)
If you're building a website, web hosting is the foundation.
📧 What Is Email Hosting?
Email hosting powers your email accounts using your domain name (e.g. info@yourdomain.com). It includes:
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Mailbox creation and management
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Access via Webmail or email apps (Outlook, Apple Mail, Gmail)
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Email forwarders, aliases, spam filtering, and autoresponders
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Secure delivery and anti-virus scanning
🔄 How Hosting and Email Work Together
If you’ve purchased a hosting plan, email hosting is already included — there’s no need to buy it separately.
You’ll notice that your client area gives you access to:
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A web hosting control panel (for your website)
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A separate email control panel (for managing email)
While this may look like two separate services, they’re part of one hosting package. We've separated them to give you access to our custom-built Enmail platform, which provides improved performance and control for email management.
🌐 What About Domains?
A domain name (like yourdomain.com) is your online address — it's what people type into a browser to visit your site or send you an email.
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Domains don’t include hosting or email on their own
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You can register a domain, then point it to your hosting or email services
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All services (website and email) rely on the domain being set up correctly with the right DNS settings
Think of a domain as the sign on the door, hosting as the building, and email as your digital mailbox.