{"id":7602,"date":"2022-02-08T11:55:13","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T11:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/?p=7602"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:50:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:50:38","slug":"top-hostshop-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/top-hostshop-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 HostShop 2.0 Features"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HostShop 2.0 is here, and with it loads of new features and upgrades. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re going to look at some of the top features HostShop 2.0 has to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HostShop is a feature-rich billing and automation platform for hosting Resellers<\/a>. There are so many features, we’re just scratching the surface with this list. There’s plenty more to get stuck in to later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is HostShop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HostShop is the easiest way to manage your web hosting<\/a>. It\u2019s packed full of powerful and easy-to-use features for automatic provisioning and customer management. It\u2019s like WHMCS, but better (and free!). Find out why it is the best WHMCS alternative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature #1: HostShop Plans <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HostShop Plans\u202f are\u202fa great\u202f<\/strong>way to create package bundles for your customers. Plans allow you to give your customers an allowance of hosting packages (e.g. 2, 5, 10, unlimited, etc.). They can then migrate and create websites within their given allowance limit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read our support article on HostShop Plans<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature #2: Affiliate System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The HostShop affiliate system allows your StackCP Users (customers) to refer new clients to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They use an affiliate link to do this. If a customer signs up after using that link, it will result in a commission payment to their balance in exchange for the referral. Find out more about the HostShop Affiliate System<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature #3: Custom Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HostShop is extremely flexible. Not only does it allow you to resell 20i\u2019s hosting products and services easily, but you can also add and bill customers for your own services. This could be web design, SEO, themes, advertising…anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about adding custom products<\/a> and get selling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature #4: Automatic Upgrades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Websites tend to grow over time. Eventually this can result in a customer needing to upgrade their hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If enabled, HostShop’s inbuilt upgrade system gives your customers the ability to upgrade their services at any time, automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There’s no manual transfer of data and no downtime. It’s all handled seamlessly on the 20i platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about automatic upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature #5: Detailed Reporting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get visual data about your business, helping you drill-down to the information you need to make better business decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HostShop includes multiple detailed reports, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n