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General Information

Overview of ThinkOnline.IN, our infrastructure, and service offerings.

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What is ThinkOnline.IN and who is it for?
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ThinkOnline.IN is an Indian web hosting company offering affordable, enterprise-grade shared hosting from ₹75/month — ideal for individuals, small businesses, bloggers, ecommerce stores, and agencies. Our infrastructure is hosted in High-availability enterprise data centres with global Global CDN edge caching, delivering ultra-low latency for India and Southeast Asia.

What hosting plans do you offer?
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  • Starter – ₹75/mo: 1 website · 10 GB space · 10 GB BW · 10 databases · 10 email IDs (10 GB each)
  • Advanced – ₹100/mo: 10 websites · 100 GB space · 100 GB BW · 100 databases · 100 email IDs (10 GB each)
  • Unlimited – ₹125/mo: Unlimited websites, storage, bandwidth, databases, and email IDs (10 GB each)

All plans include FREE SSL, free migration, CDN, DDoS protection, malware scans, autoscaling RAM, and 24/7 expert support.

What technology powers ThinkOnline.IN hosting?
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Our hosting uses enterprise infrastructure via our upstream partners, featuring:

  • High-Performance Autoscaling Platform — up to 9× faster than Apache
  • Enterprise SSD storage (Samsung PM897) — fastest available disk technology
  • Global CDN with edge nodes worldwide
  • Autoscaling RAM — grows with your traffic automatically
  • 1 Tbps+ DDoS protection — enterprise-grade mitigation
  • High-availability enterprise data centres — low latency for India
What control panel do you use?
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We provide the StackCP hosting control panel, accessible at cp.thinkonline.co.in. It includes: one-click app installer (80+ apps), File Manager, email management, MySQL + phpMyAdmin, SSL management, DNS management, PHP version selector, cron jobs, FTP accounts, and backup tools.

✅ Most customers find StackCP easier to use than cPanel after their first day.
What is your uptime guarantee?
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We guarantee 99.99% network uptime per calendar month (~4.38 minutes max downtime/month). If we fall below this, you're entitled to a service credit. See our SLA Policy for full details.

Where are your servers located?
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Our hosting infrastructure is housed in Singapore-based Tier-1 data centres operated by our infrastructure partners, with global CDN edge nodes — including nodes in India — that serve your content from locations closest to your visitors.

What does 'No LVE Limits' mean?
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LVE (Lightweight Virtual Environment) is used by many shared hosts to cap your CPU and RAM — even when the server has spare capacity — causing slowdowns during traffic spikes. ThinkOnline.IN has no LVE limits. Combined with autoscaling RAM, your site gets the resources it needs automatically, with no artificial throttling.

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Billing & GST Invoicing

Payment methods, GST invoices, renewals, and refund policies.

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What payment methods do you accept?
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We accept: UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, BHIM), Net Banking (all major Indian banks), Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay, Amex), Debit cards, and popular wallets. All payments are processed through your Upmind billing portal at my.thinkonline.co.in.

Will I receive a GST-compliant invoice?
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Yes. ThinkOnline.IN is GST registered (GSTIN: 10CREPS5144Q1ZF). Every invoice generated in our Upmind portal is fully GST-compliant and suitable for your business accounting and GST returns. If you need the invoice to include your company's GSTIN, update it in your billing profile.

Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
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✅ Yes — 24-hour money-back guarantee on all new shared hosting plans, no questions asked.

Email support@thinkonline.co.in or open a ticket in your Upmind portal within 24 hours of activation. Note: domain registrations, SSL fees, and renewals are non-refundable. See our Refund Policy.

Are there setup fees or hidden charges?
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✅ Absolutely no setup fees. What you see is what you pay — plan price plus applicable GST. FREE SSL, CDN, migrations, and malware scans are all included.
How do I manage my account and raise support tickets?
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All account management, billing, and support tickets are handled through your Upmind client portal at my.thinkonline.co.in. Log in with your registered email and password. From there you can: view invoices, renew plans, raise support tickets, change contact details, and manage subscriptions.

What happens if I miss a renewal payment?
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We send renewal reminders 14 days, 7 days, and 3 days before your due date via email from Upmind. If unpaid:

  • Days 1–3 after due: Warning email, account active
  • Days 4–7: Service may be suspended
  • Days 8–30: Grace period — data preserved, pay to reactivate
  • Day 30+: Account terminated and data permanently deleted
Do you offer annual billing discounts?
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Yes — discounts are available for annual billing. Contact sales@thinkonline.co.in for current annual pricing. Paying annually saves money and simplifies accounting.

How do I upgrade my plan?
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Log into your Upmind portal at my.thinkonline.co.in and raise a support ticket requesting an upgrade, or email support@thinkonline.co.in. Upgrades take effect immediately with zero downtime. A pro-rata invoice for the difference will be issued.

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StackCP Control Panel

Managing your hosting account, file manager, and server settings.

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What control panel do you use?
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We provide StackCP — a modern, fast, and feature-packed web hosting control panel designed for easy website management, file transfers, and domain management.
How do I log in to StackCP?
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You can access StackCP directly via cp.thinkonline.co.in or single-sign-on (SSO) from your client portal at my.thinkonline.co.in.
Can I manage files using an online File Manager?
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Yes! StackCP includes a web-based File Manager that allows uploading, editing, extracting zip archives, and managing permissions directly from your browser.
Can I create FTP and SFTP accounts?
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Yes. You can create unlimited FTP accounts in StackCP to upload files using FTP clients like FileZilla or Cyberduck.
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Domains & DNS

Domain registration, nameservers, DNS management, and transfers.

6 questions
Do I need to buy my domain from ThinkOnline.IN?
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No. You can host any domain from any registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, BigRock, etc.). Simply point your domain's nameservers to ours (provided in your welcome email). We also offer domain registration and transfer services — contact sales@thinkonline.co.in.

How do I point my domain to ThinkOnline.IN?
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Log into your domain registrar and update the nameservers to the ones in your ThinkOnline.IN welcome email. Propagation takes 2–48 hours globally. Monitor at dnschecker.org.

How do I add DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT)?
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StackCP → DNS Management → select domain → Add Record → choose type → enter values → Save. Takes effect within minutes. A record → IP address CNAME → subdomains MX → email routing TXT → SPF/DKIM/verification.

Can I host a .in or .co.in domain?
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Yes. We support all extensions: .in .co.in .com .net .org .io .store .online .tech and hundreds more — no restrictions.

How long does DNS propagation take?
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Typically 2–48 hours worldwide. To speed future changes, reduce your record's TTL to 300 seconds before making changes, then restore to 3600 after propagation.

Can I host multiple domains on one account?
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Yes. On Advanced and Unlimited plans you can add multiple addon domains via StackCP, each with its own independent website, databases, and email. The Unlimited plan has no cap on domains.

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Email Hosting & Setup

Creating mailboxes, Webmail access, IMAP/SMTP settings, and anti-spam.

8 questions
How much storage does each email account get?
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✅ Each email account gets its own dedicated 10 GB mailbox — regardless of your plan. This applies individually to every email ID you create.
How do I create an email account?
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StackCP → Email → Create Email Account → enter prefix (part before @), select domain, set password → Create. Access via Webmail or configure in your email client.

How do I access Webmail?
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Visit https://webmail.yourdomain.com or StackCP → Email → Webmail. Log in with your full email address and password. Works on any device — no email client setup needed.

What are the IMAP, POP3, and SMTP settings?
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  • IMAP: mail.yourdomain.com · Port 993 · SSL: Yes
  • POP3: mail.yourdomain.com · Port 995 · SSL: Yes
  • SMTP: mail.yourdomain.com · Port 465 (SSL) or 587 (STARTTLS)
  • Username: Full email address · Password: Your email password
💡 Use IMAP — it syncs emails across all devices. POP3 downloads and removes from server.
How do I set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC?
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  • SPF: Auto-configured — check DNS for a TXT record starting with v=spf1
  • DKIM: StackCP → Email → DKIM → Enable — TXT record automatically added to DNS
  • DMARC: Add TXT record named _dmarc with value v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:you@yourdomain.com

Need help? Raise a ticket via your Upmind portal.

My emails are going to spam — what can I do?
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  • Set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (above) — most impactful fix
  • Avoid spam trigger words and excessive links
  • Use Mailchimp/SendGrid for newsletters — not shared hosting email
  • Ask recipients to mark you as 'Not Spam' or add you to contacts
  • Check server IP blacklists at mxtoolbox.com
How do I set up email forwarding?
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StackCP → Email → Forwarders → Add Forwarder → enter source and destination address → Save. Forwarding is immediate.

How do I set up an autoresponder?
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StackCP → Email → Autoresponders → Add Autoresponder → select email account → write your reply → optionally set start/end dates → Save.

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WordPress Hosting

One-click WordPress installs, auto-updates, plugins, and performance.

8 questions
How do I install WordPress?
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StackCP → One-Click Apps → WordPress → select domain and directory → set site title, admin username, password, and email → Install. Done in under 2 minutes.

✅ Global CDN & Website Acceleration Suite are pre-configured for optimal WordPress speed.
Which apps can I install with one click?
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StackCP includes 80+ one-click apps that can be installed instantly with zero manual configuration:

WordPress WooCommerce Joomla Drupal Magento PrestaShop OpenCart Moodle Nextcloud MediaWiki phpBB TYPO3 Concrete CMS Pimcore Ghost Grav Craft CMS Bolt SilverStripe Contao Plone Piwigo Gallery Coppermine ZenPhoto Koken Tiki Wiki PmWiki DokuWiki WikkaWiki XWiki MyBB SMF Vanilla FluxBB Discourse LiveStreet Elgg Dolphin Oxwall SocialEngine PHPLD Soholaunch Nucleus e107 XOOPS CMS Made Simple Textpattern Croogo WebsiteBaker Zikula Modx GetSimple Seagull Etano Pligg Gregarius Chyrp LifeType Serendipity b2evolution Pivot BlogCMS Dotclear PHPmotion ClipBucket Breeze osCommerce Zen Cart VirtueMart xt:Commerce CubeCart X-Cart LiteCart and many more…

My WordPress site is slow — how do I speed it up?
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  • Install the free LiteSpeed Cache plugin — integrates natively with our servers
  • Enable CDN from StackCP
  • Optimise images with ShortPixel or Smush
  • Use a lightweight theme (Astra, GeneratePress)
  • Remove unused plugins
  • Enable GZIP compression in LiteSpeed Cache settings
How do I fix the WordPress white screen of death?
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  • Add define('WP_DEBUG', true); to wp-config.php to reveal the exact error
  • Rename wp-content/pluginsplugins-backup via File Manager to disable all plugins — re-enable one by one to find the culprit
  • Rename your current theme folder — WordPress falls back to default theme
  • Add define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M'); to wp-config.php
How do I reset my WordPress admin password?
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Via login page: yourdomain.com/wp-login.php → 'Lost your password?' → enter email → check inbox.
Via phpMyAdmin: Select WP database → wp_users table → Edit user → change user_pass (MD5 function, enter new password) → Go.

My WordPress site was hacked — what should I do?
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  • Contact support immediately via your Upmind portal — we'll run a malware scan
  • Change all passwords (WordPress admin, FTP, database, StackCP)
  • Restore from a clean backup if available
  • Update WordPress core, all themes and plugins
  • Install Wordfence or iThemes Security plugin
  • Delete all unused themes and plugins
Can I use WP-CLI via SSH?
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Yes. WP-CLI is available via SSH on our hosting. Examples:
wp plugin update --all — update all plugins
wp db export backup.sql — export database
wp user create john john@example.com --role=editor — create user

Is WooCommerce and ecommerce supported?
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Yes — our hosting is ecommerce-optimised: WooCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop, and OpenCart install with one click in StackCP. Infrastructure is PCI SAQ A compliant, SSL is free, Autoscaling RAM & Enterprise SSD storage ensure fast checkouts, and autoscaling RAM handles traffic spikes during sales events.

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SSL & Security

Free Wildcard SSL, DDoS protection, firewall rules, and security.

4 questions
Is SSL included for free on all websites?
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Yes! Every domain and subdomain hosted with ThinkOnline.IN receives a free Wildcard SSL certificate automatically issued and renewed.
How does 1 Tbps+ Anti-DDoS protection work?
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Our network automatically filters and mitigates volumetric DDoS attacks at the network edge before malicious traffic reaches your website server.
Is HTTPS automatically enforced?
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Yes. StackCP allows 1-click HTTPS redirection, enforcing encrypted connections across all site visitors.
What firewall security rules are active?
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Our servers are protected by Web Application Firewalls (WAF) that block SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), brute-force logins, and malicious bot traffic.

Autoscaling RAM & Speed

Autoscaling RAM, Enterprise SSD storage, PHP options, and caching.

4 questions
What is Autoscaling RAM?
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Autoscaling RAM automatically allocates additional memory to your account during temporary traffic spikes, preventing 503 errors and crashes.
Are your servers equipped with Enterprise SSDs?
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Yes. All hosting accounts run on high-performance Enterprise NVMe SSD storage arrays for ultra-fast database queries and page loading times.
Which PHP versions are supported?
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We support multiple PHP versions ranging from PHP 7.4 to PHP 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4, selectable directly in StackCP.
How is server caching configured for maximum speed?
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We deploy server-level caching layers (including OPcache and NGINX/LiteSpeed caching) to deliver sub-100ms response times.
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MySQL Databases

Database creation, phpMyAdmin access, remote access, and limits.

5 questions
How do I create a MySQL database?
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  1. StackCP → MySQL Databases → Create New Database → enter name → Create
  2. Create a database user with a strong password
  3. Assign the user to the database with full privileges
  4. Note the database name, username, password, and host (localhost) — needed for CMS installation
How do I access phpMyAdmin?
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StackCP → MySQL Databases → phpMyAdmin. Browse tables, run SQL queries, import/export databases, and edit data visually.

How do I import or export a database?
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Export: phpMyAdmin → select database → Export → Quick → Format: SQL → Go → save .sql file.
Import: phpMyAdmin → select database → Import → Choose File → select .sql file → Go.
For large databases (>50 MB) via SSH: mysql -u username -p dbname < backup.sql

I'm getting a 'database connection error' — how do I fix it?
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  • Wrong credentials: Check wp-config.php — verify database name, username, password, and host
  • Database missing: Confirm it exists in phpMyAdmin
  • User lacks access: StackCP → MySQL → verify user is assigned with all privileges
  • Temporary overload: May self-resolve — raise a support ticket if it persists
Can I connect to my database remotely?
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StackCP → Remote MySQL → add your IP address → connect using database credentials and server hostname.

⚠️ Only allow trusted IPs and disable remote access when not in active use.
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Backups & Restoration

Automatic daily backups, manual snapshots, and 1-click restores.

4 questions
How often are website backups taken?
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Automatic daily backups of all website files, databases, and email accounts are taken and securely stored in offsite backup vaults.
How do I restore a backup if needed?
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You can restore files, databases, or full site snapshots with 1-click from the StackCP Backup Restore interface.
Can I download manual backups of my website?
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Yes! You can generate and download full website and database backups anytime directly to your local computer.
How long are backup snapshots retained?
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Backup snapshots are retained for 30 rolling days, giving you complete peace of mind and disaster recovery protection.
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Website Migration

Free cPanel/WordPress migration service from another host to ThinkOnline.

5 questions
Do you offer free website migration?
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✅ Yes — FREE migration assistance on all plans. Our team migrates your website files, databases, and emails from any host to ThinkOnline.IN with zero downtime.

Email support@thinkonline.co.in with your current hosting details and we'll handle everything.

Will there be any downtime during migration?
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We plan every migration to be zero-downtime: we copy your site to our enterprise cloud servers while your old host is still live, test everything on a temporary URL, then update DNS only after verification. The only brief 'mixed' period is DNS propagation (a few hours) — normal for any DNS change.

Can you migrate from any host, including cPanel-based hosts?
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Yes — GoDaddy, Hostinger, Bluehost, SiteGround, BigRock, Hostgator, and all others. While we use StackCP instead of cPanel, all your website files, databases, and emails transfer completely and work identically. Most users find StackCP intuitive after a day or two.

How do I migrate my WordPress site myself?
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  1. Download all website files via FTP from your old host
  2. Export database from phpMyAdmin
  3. Create new database in StackCP
  4. Import database via phpMyAdmin
  5. Upload files via FTP or File Manager
  6. Update wp-config.php with new database details
  7. Test on temporary URL before changing DNS
  8. Update domain nameservers to point to us
Can you also migrate my emails?
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Yes — we recreate your email accounts on our servers and migrate email history, folders, and contacts via IMAP synchronisation. Email migration works best before changing MX records. Contact our team to coordinate timing.

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