Cretek Starter
An entry-level hosting environment suitable for basic websites, blogs, and simple business presences.
- SSL certificate included
- Email hosting & webmail
- Automated backups
- DirectAdmin control panel
Reliable infrastructure, hosting and technology products built for modern businesses.
Cretek Products
More than hosting. We've built practical technology products that help businesses operate, automate and grow.
An entry-level hosting environment suitable for basic websites, blogs, and simple business presences.
A robust hosting solution designed for established businesses that need reliable performance for their website and online services.
High-performance hosting for larger websites, complex applications, and businesses that require additional resources and capability.
Hosting Services
The core capabilities available with Cretek hosting, managed by the same team that builds our technology products.
Managed hosting for business websites and web applications.
Professional email addresses using your own domain.
Domain registration and DNS management for your services.
SSL included to secure your website and visitor traffic.
Automated backups of your hosting environment.
Server setup, configuration and maintenance handled by Cretek.
Ongoing monitoring of hosting infrastructure and availability.
Support through the Cretek Client Portal and knowledge base.
Compare Plans
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Why Cretek
Cretek builds and manages technology, not just hosting packages. Our team engineers automation, infrastructure and software systems alongside hosting.
Hosting, websites, automation and software can operate as one ecosystem instead of separate disconnected services.
Infrastructure is designed around real business requirements rather than generic hosting packages.
Customers can start with hosting and add additional services as their requirements grow.
FAQ
Web hosting is a service that stores your website files and makes them accessible on the internet. When someone visits your domain, the hosting server delivers your website content to their browser. Cretek provides managed hosting environments with DirectAdmin control panels, SSL certificates, email, and database support.
The Starter plan suits individuals and small websites. The Business plan is designed for established businesses with more demanding hosting needs. The Pro plan is for larger websites and applications that require higher performance and additional resources. If you are unsure, contact us and we will help you select the right plan.
Yes. Cretek can assist with website and hosting migrations. The complexity of the migration depends on your current setup, website platform, and configuration. Contact us to discuss your migration requirements and we will assess the best approach.
Yes. You can use an existing domain with your Cretek hosting. You will need to update your DNS settings to point to Cretek's nameservers. We can guide you through this process, or manage the domain through Cretek directly.
Yes. Professional business email is available as a separate Cretek service. You can use your own domain for business email addresses (e.g. info@yourcompany.co.za) alongside your hosting service.
You can access the Cretek Client Portal at portal.cretekgroup.co.za for customer support, knowledge base articles, and to manage your hosting services. The portal provides access to your account, invoices, services, and support requests.
Start with hosting and add the technology your business needs as you grow.