How to Start a Web Hosting Reseller Business in Nigeria

What Is Reseller Hosting?

Reseller hosting lets you purchase server resources in bulk and re-sell them to your own clients as hosting plans — all under your own brand. You don't need to own servers or have deep technical knowledge to get started.

Step 1: Get a WHM Reseller Account

Start with a reliable provider that offers WHM (Web Host Manager) reseller accounts. This gives you full control to create, manage, and bill clients from a single dashboard.

Step 2: Brand Your Business

Set up custom nameservers (e.g., ns1.yourcompany.com) and white-label the cPanel interface so clients see your brand everywhere.

Step 3: Define Your Packages

Create tiered hosting packages — Starter, Business, and Pro — each with different storage, bandwidth, and email limits. Price competitively against the market.

Step 4: Handle Billing

Integrate a billing platform like WHMCS. Accept payments via Paystack or Flutterwave for local clients and Stripe for international customers.

Step 5: Market and Support

Leverage WhatsApp Business, Instagram, and LinkedIn to reach SME owners. Offer prompt support — this is your biggest differentiator over large providers.

Income Potential

With 50 clients paying ₦3,000/month, you earn ₦150,000/month in recurring revenue. Our WHM Reseller Hosting Mastery course walks you through every step.