How do I get more info about SRI Hosting?

  • Please call us at 209.257.1706 (ext 3 for technical support) or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Let us know what you'd like to see here, and we'll add it.


I have just signed up for hosting, what steps are next?

  • After you sign up for hosting, you will get an email with your Plesk login credentials. Login to plesk as soon as possible, and reset your password for Plesk.
  • After you login, to set your FTP password go to "Domains -> Web Hosting Settings"
  • Under "Domain -> Mail" you can add email accounts.


How do I upload files to my web site

  • FTP is the recommended protocol for uploading files. FileZilla is one FTP program we recommend.
  • The server/host name should looks like this: www.YourDomainHere.com
  • Your username can be found and changed in Plesk, under "Domain" -> "Web hosting settings"
  • Your FTP password can be reset in Plesk, under "Domain" -> "Web hosting settings"


How do I get into my webmail?

  • In your web browser go to http://webmail.your-domain.com (replace your-domain.com with your website name).


What settings should I use when setting up my e-mail client (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc) for SRI's shared hosting (Plesk)?

  • Server type IMAP/POP
  • Server name should looks like this: mail.YourDomainHere.com
  • Username needs to be your email address
  • Disable secure authentication (disable starttls/ssl/tls) or see below
  • Use the default incoming port 143
  • Outgoing port (SMTP) should be 587


Should I use secure authentication or SSL on SRI's shared hosting (Plesk)?

  • Many modern email clients support SSL. To avoid certificate errors you should use "YourDomainHere-ssl.srihosting.com" (no .com/.net/.org on YourDomainName) to avoid certificate errors. If you have any questions on this please feel free to email or call.


How do I get to my control panel for shared hosting?

  • In your web browser go to https://your-domain.com:8443 (replace your-domain.com with your website name).


Why do I keep getting failure notices or bounce backs from messages I never sent?

  • This is called back scattering by spammers. For more information click here.