Hosting Guide

Step-by-step guide: Set up eMentorBuild hosting for 2, 3, or 4 sites

This guide walks you through buying the correct “number of sites” plan and getting each site live (domains, SSL, logins, and basic setup).

What this hosting includes (so you know what you’re activating)

The plan advertises: 30 days free, eCommerce online store, SSL security encryption, SEO blog, discount codes, up to 1,000 products, 2 staff accounts, 3 email aliases, and 3 GB storage. build.ementorbuild.com
It also shows pricing from $39.95/month with a 1-month free trial and lets you choose 1–6 sites, including 2 / 3 / 4 sites. build.ementorbuild.com


1) Prep (5–10 minutes)

Do this before you click “Subscribe” so checkout and onboarding are smooth.

  1. Make a list of your sites (2, 3, or 4).

  2. For each site, gather:

    • Domain name (example: yourdomain.com)

    • “Primary” email to own/admin the site (where logins should go)

    • Business name + short description

    • Logo + brand colors (optional but helpful)

  3. Decide if you want each site to be:

    • A separate domain (most common), or

    • A subdomain structure (e.g., site2.yourdomain.com)


2) Purchase the correct plan (2 / 3 / 4 sites)

  1. Open the “Website Hosting” product page.

  2. Find the dropdown labeled “number of sites”.

  3. Select 2 Sites, 3 Sites, or 4 Sites (based on your need). build.ementorbuild.com

  4. Leave quantity as 1 (you’re buying one subscription that covers multiple sites).

  5. Click Subscribe. build.ementorbuild.com

  6. Complete checkout:

    • Enter billing details

    • Confirm the subscription/recurring payment

  7. Save these for your records:

    • Order/subscription confirmation email

    • Receipt / invoice

    • The plan you selected (2/3/4 sites)


3) Immediately after purchase: send your “site list” to support

Because the site provisioning steps (creating each site instance and giving you access) typically require the host to know what domains/sites to attach, do this right away:

  1. Email support@ementorbuild.com. build.ementorbuild.com+1

  2. Include:

    • Your order confirmation (order # or the email you used at checkout)

    • The plan: 2 / 3 / 4 sites

    • Your site list (domains + preferred site names)

    • Ask for the exact DNS records you should use for each domain (A record / CNAME / any verification steps)

    • Ask where to log in to manage each site and how the 2 staff accounts + 3 email aliases are applied per site (or across the plan)

Copy/paste template you can use:

  • Subject: Hosting Setup – [2/3/4] Sites – Provisioning + DNS Records

  • Body:

    • Name:

    • Email used for purchase:

    • Plan purchased: 2 / 3 / 4 sites

    • Sites to set up:

      1. Domain: ___ | Site name: ___

      2. Domain: ___ | Site name: ___

      3. Domain: ___ | Site name: ___

      4. Domain: ___ | Site name: ___

    • Please send:

      • Login/access instructions for each site

      • Required DNS records for each domain

      • How SSL is activated / expected timeline

      • How staff accounts + email aliases work on this plan


4) Connect each domain (DNS)

Do this for each site once support gives you the required DNS values.

  1. Log in to wherever your domain is registered (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains/Squarespace, Cloudflare, etc.).

  2. Find DNS management.

  3. Add/update the records support provided (commonly one of these patterns):

    • A record: @ → (IP address provided by host)

    • CNAME: www → (target provided by host)

  4. Save changes.

  5. Wait for DNS to propagate (can be quick, can take longer depending on registrar).

Quick check: once DNS is set, visiting the domain should start resolving to the new host (even if the site isn’t fully configured yet).


5) Turn on SSL (HTTPS) + verify

Your plan includes SSL. build.ementorbuild.com

  1. After DNS is connected, log in to your site/admin area (from the access instructions).

  2. Confirm SSL is enabled for each domain (often a toggle or automatic once domain points correctly).

  3. Test:

    • Visit https://yourdomain.com

    • Visit https://www.yourdomain.com

  4. If you see browser warnings, it usually means:

    • DNS isn’t fully propagated yet, or

    • www record is missing/mis-pointed, or

    • SSL is still issuing (support can confirm).


6) Create your admin + staff logins (per site)

Your plan references 2 staff accounts. build.ementorbuild.com

For each site:

  1. Confirm the primary owner/admin login works.

  2. Create up to 2 staff accounts (recommended roles):

    • Admin/Manager (you)

    • Editor/Support (assistant/VA)

  3. Store credentials securely (password manager recommended).


7) Set up email aliases (per site if available)

Your plan references 3 email aliases. build.ementorbuild.com

For each site (depending on how eMentorBuild applies aliases):

  1. Decide the aliases you want (common examples):

    • info@domain.com

    • support@domain.com

    • orders@domain.com

  2. Add them in the email/alias area of your hosting dashboard (or request support to create them).

  3. Test sending + receiving.


8) Repeat a quick “launch checklist” for each site

Do this for all 2/3/4 sites:

  • Domain resolves

  • SSL works (https)

  • Admin login works

  • Staff accounts created

  • Email aliases tested

  • Store basics configured (if eCommerce): payments/shipping/taxes (as applicable)

  • Add a simple homepage + contact page

  • Place a test order (if selling)


Troubleshooting (fast fixes)

  • Domain not loading: DNS records incorrect or still propagating → re-check records or ask support to confirm targets.

  • “Not secure” / SSL warning: ensure both @ and www are pointed correctly; SSL may still be issuing.

  • Only one site is live but you paid for 2/3/4: send support your full site list again and ask them to confirm all site instances are provisioned under your subscription.