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Unlike our WordPress service, a Web Hosting account means you have to do more things yourself. In return, you get full control over the look and feel of your site.
You'll be able to choose from a larger range of content management systems or simply have more customisation options for your WordPress site.
What can you do with Coventry.Domains Web Hosting?
Web Hosting accounts take more work from the user to set up and maintain, so there not everyone’s cup of tea. Pick this option only if you need some of the following features.
Alternative CMS options
You’re not just limited to WordPress. With Web Hosting, you can install any open source CMS including Media Wiki, Drupal, Joomla and more.
FTP access
Want to practice your front-end coding skills? Use FTP to maintain your site. You can even hook it up to your version control system.
New themes and plugins
Can’t find your preferred theme or that killer plugin on Coventry.Domains WordPress? With Web Hosting, the options are endless.
For Students
Create a professional online presence and learn how to be an informed digital citizen.
- Learn how to build your own website - Master key digital skills for the future - Explore and frame your digital identity - Maintain control of your data and intellectual property - Keep your content when you leave the University Group
For Educators
Create and publish learning resources on the open web. Build participative learning into your teaching to help students build their digital fluency and authentic communication skills.
- Boost web literacy - Prepare students for life in a hyperconnected world - Training and ongoing support provided
How do I get an account?
Unlike Coventry.Domains WordPress, Web Hosting accounts aren’t available to everyone, so you’ll need to arrange access first.
Head to the sign up page where we’ll ask for permission to store your email address. Once you’ve confirmed this, you’ll be taken to a new page where you’ll be asked for your university sign in details.
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Registration confirmation
If you’re eligible for an account, we’ll set up your domain and give you instructions for logging into your new web hosting account with Coventry.Domains
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Start building!
Once your new account is ready, you’ll want to choose a subdomain and started on your first website. You can learn all about your new web hosting and how to get up and running by finding tips and tutorials at Coventry.Domains/Learn
Need more help?
We’ve put together a support section with information on registration, site creation, troubleshooting tips and more to help you if get stuck using Coventry.Domains.
Coventry.Domains is a service for Coventry University Group staff and students. All material on this site (not including any subdomains) is released under a CC-BY-SA license unless otherwise stated.
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