Q : What is Hosting ?
- Web hosting is the act of renting space and bandwidth through a company so that you may publish your web site online.

Q : What are PHP, ASP, Perl, etc?
- These are all programming languages which are referred to by their acronyms. Each programming language has its own benefits and uses. It is best that you research on your own to find one that best fits your needs.

Q : What is MySQL, MS-SQL, etc?
- MySQL and MS-SQL are database systems. Depending on what your host provides, you can use a database to organize your data.

Q : What exactly is space and bandwidth/data transfer?
- Diskspace is the size your website can be. Every single letter on your website has to be stored somewhere on your web host's server. Each letter is one byte, and a megabyte is roughly one million bytes.
Bandwidth/Transfer is the amount of data the server will allow your site to send in a month. Transfer is usually measured in gigabytes - billions of bytes.

Q : What is the difference between Linux hosting and Windows hosting?
- Simply choose a plan that best fits your needs.

Q : How can i access to my Host Control Panel ?
- Windows Control Panel : http://admin.payahost.com
- Linux Control Panel : http://admin.payahost.net

Q : What's Pre-Installed applications ?
- PhpBB, Post Nuke, Movable type ( English or Persian version ), Joomla, OSCommerce, ... . PayaHost do it FREE for you.

Q : Where can i upload my files ?
- Log in your control panel, Select "File Manager" or login to FTP and Upload your files in "httpdocs" folder.

Q : Do you support .NET Framework 3.5 and MS-SQL 2005 ?
- Yes we do.

Q : Can I have a subdomain such as "sales.mydomain.com"?
- Yes, you will be able to have your own subdomain, such as "sales.yourdomainname.com". A subdomain is basically a subdirectory or folder created under the primary Domain account which is a fully operating Web site with its own username and password and account.

Q : How many subdomains can I add to my account?
- It depends on your webhosting Plan.

Q : Can I check my mail through Outlook and Outlook Express?
- Yes. You can check your mail through all major mail-clients including Outlook, Outlook Express, and Eudora.

Q : How can i set up my Outlook Express ( XP ) or Windows Mail ( Vista ) ?
Please follow these steps:

1 - Open Outlook or Outlook Express.

2 - Click the Tools menu, and select Accounts ...

3 - Click Add, and then click Mail...

4 - Enter your name in the Display name: field, and click Next.

5 - Enter your full e-mail address (username@yourdomain.com) in the Email address: field, and click Next.

6 - Enter mail.yourdomain.com in the Incoming mail (POP3, IMAP or HTTP) server: field. Enter mail.yourdomain.com in the Outgoing mail (SMTP) server: field and click Next.

7 - Enter your full e-mail address (username@yourdomain.com) in the Account name: field. Enter your e-mail password in the Password: field, and click Next and then click Finish.

8 - Highlight mail.yourdomain.com under Account, and click Properties.

9 - on Servers tab, and check the box next to My server requires authentication and then click OK.

10 - Done!

Q : How can i set up my Microsoft Outlook 2007 ?
- It's like as Outlook Express or Windows Mail. Microsoft Outlook 2007 automatically configure POP3 and SMTP setting. DON'T FORGET CHECK THE BOX My server requires authentication IN Server TAB.