How to Set Up a Reseller Hosting and Domain Seller Business on Plesk Using a Virtual Machine.
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Introduction
Starting a reseller hosting and domain business can be a lucrative venture in today’s digital world. With the right tools and a bit of technical know-how, you can provide web hosting and domain registration services under your own brand.
In this guide, Ace Intl Media explains how to set up your reseller hosting and domain selling business using Plesk, a powerful control panel, on a virtual machine.
👉 Learn more about hosting solutions at Ace Intl Media (www.aceintlmedia.com).
1. Introduction to Reseller Hosting and Domain Selling
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Reseller Hosting – You purchase hosting resources from a parent provider and resell them to clients under your brand.
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Domain Selling – You register domains for clients and resell them with your pricing.
By combining both, you offer a one-stop solution for clients to manage their online presence.
2. Prerequisites
Before getting started, ensure you have:
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A Virtual Machine (VM) from providers like AWS, DigitalOcean, or VMware.
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A domain name for branding your hosting business.
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Basic technical skills in server management and DNS.
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A valid Plesk license.
3. Setting Up Your Virtual Machine
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Launch a VM with an OS like Ubuntu or CentOS.
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Configure resources (CPU, RAM, storage) based on your expected workload.
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Use SSH to connect, then update and secure the server.
4. Installing Plesk on Your Virtual Machine
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Download the Plesk installer via SSH.
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Run the installation script.
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Select edition and features during setup.
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Access Plesk at
https://your-server-ip:8443.
5. Configuring Plesk for Reseller Hosting
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Create a Reseller Account → Assign limits like disk space and bandwidth.
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Set Hosting Plans → Starter, Business, and Enterprise plans tailored for your target market.
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Create Customer Accounts → Allow clients to manage hosting and domains.
👉 Manage your services easily via the Client Portal (portal.aceintlmedia.com).
6. Setting Up Domain Selling
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Partner with a registrar like Namecheap, Enom, or GoDaddy.
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Install domain registrar extensions in Plesk.
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Configure with API credentials.
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Set DNS templates and pricing models for domains.
7. Securing Your Server
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Use SSH keys for authentication.
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Configure a firewall to block unauthorized access.
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Enable Fail2Ban for brute-force protection.
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Set up automated backups.
8. Marketing and Sales
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Website → Build a professional storefront using Plesk’s builder or WordPress.
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Payment Integration → Add PayPal, Stripe, or other gateways.
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Marketing → Use SEO, email marketing, and social media promotions.
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Customer Support → Provide responsive support via tickets or live chat.
9. Conclusion
Setting up a reseller hosting and domain selling business on Plesk with a virtual machine is both achievable and scalable. By following these steps, you’ll be able to offer clients professional hosting services under your own brand while maintaining full control of operations.
👉 Learn more at Ace Intl Media (www.aceintlmedia.com)
👉 Manage your hosting and domain services anytime in the Client Portal (portal.aceintlmedia.com)
🚀 Ready to launch your hosting business? Contact Ace Intl Media today and let us help you set up, secure, and grow your reseller hosting venture.

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