usl.website 2Gig cPanel Hosting [...], $ 4.99/mo. on Linux Shared

2Gig cPanel Hosting (Managed) has been added on Sep 17, 2026, Aggregate Rating (10 out of 10 from 2 reviews)

🔌 Hosted domains :	1
🆓 free domains :	0
📌 Dedicated IPs :	0
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPalWire Transfer
🔨 Control Panel :	CPanel
🔧 Category :	Fully Managed
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-FreeLive ChatOnline: Skype, Whatsapp ...Available 24/7
⚑ Targeting :	FR DE ZA US

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Universal Solutions Lab (USL) is a South African hosting and internet-services provider operated by USL Services, with a history dating back to 2009. The company is based in Pretoria and has developed a considerably broader portfolio than a typical shared-hosting provider, combining managed Linux hosting, reseller hosting, dedicated servers, domain registration, internet radio hosting, radio reseller systems, FTP storage and backup services, website development, PWA development, WHMCS services, monitoring and server administration.

The primary Linux Hosting range consists of managed cPanel accounts using SSD/NVMe storage. Packages start with smaller entry-level accounts and extend to plans offering 50 GB, 100 GB and 200 GB of storage. The hosting environment includes HTTP/2, cPanel, Softaculous, PHP 7.x and 8.x, free SSL certificates, a free VPN, spam protection, DoS protection and regular malware scanning.

Hosting accounts receive two backups per month, while WordPress maintenance and software updates can also be handled as part of the managed service. The environment is aimed at customers who want conventional cPanel hosting without taking responsibility for complete server administration themselves. The service carries a 99.9% uptime level and includes 24/7 assistance.

Reseller Hosting uses WHM and cPanel and operates as a white-label service, allowing resellers to provide hosting without USL branding appearing in their customers' hosting environment. Packages range from 100 GB to 800 GB and include unmetered bandwidth, unlimited domains, email accounts, SQL databases and subdomains. Security monitoring, CSF firewall management, SSL certificates, Softaculous, WordPress Toolkit Pro and DNS management are included, while some larger configurations also provide a dedicated IP address.

The reseller platform is particularly suitable for web designers, developers and hosting businesses that want to create separate customer accounts through WHM while each end user receives an individual cPanel account. The listed reseller packages are currently marked as out of stock, so availability needs to be confirmed before ordering.

The Dedicated Server range consists of managed ROOT Linux systems using AMD EPYC processors. Configurations include approximately 10, 14 or 20 CPU cores, 32 GB to 96 GB RAM and around 900 GB to 1.6 TB of SSD storage. Servers include a 1 Gbit/s network port, unmetered bandwidth, root access, one IP address, Softaculous, firewall protection and cPanel/WHM licensing.

Available Linux operating systems include Ubuntu, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux and Arch Linux, together with other Linux distributions. Server provisioning generally requires 24 to 48 hours. USL handles installation and ongoing server management, while customers primarily administer individual hosting accounts through WHM. This makes the dedicated range more suitable for customers wanting dedicated resources without having to maintain the entire server stack independently.

One of the company's most distinctive product groups is Internet Radio Hosting. Standard radio packages offer between 20 GB and 400 GB of AutoDJ storage and support streaming rates up to 320 Kbps. Packages include unlimited listeners, unlimited playlists, unlimited bandwidth, live broadcasting, playlist scheduling, jingle scheduling, a PWA web application, QR codes and a multi-user DJ Hub MP3 database.

Radio customers can also distribute streams through services such as YouTube and Facebook. ShoutCast and IceCast are supported, while the radio environment provides dedicated station-management tools for AutoDJ, live streams, scheduled programs and general station administration. A domain is included with the radio packages.

Radio Reseller Hosting extends the same platform to businesses that want to create and manage multiple radio stations. The Gold reseller package supports five radio accounts with 150 GB of storage, while Platinum supports ten radio accounts and 250 GB. Both support streaming up to 320 Kbps with unlimited listeners and bandwidth. Resellers can create stations, suspend accounts and define individual resource limits for their customers.

A Dedicated ROOT Radio Server is also available for customers needing substantially larger streaming capacity. The configuration uses a 20-core AMD EPYC processor, 96 GB RAM and approximately 1.6 TB of SSD storage with a 1 Gbit/s network connection. It includes complete server management, Sonic licensing, SSL, a domain and white-label operation. The system can also integrate with WHMCS, Blesta and AWBS for automated account provisioning and billing.

The dedicated radio platform allows resellers to create a large number of individual streaming packages directly on their own server. It is therefore suited to established radio networks, streaming resellers and companies wanting to operate their own branded broadcasting platform rather than purchasing individual station accounts.

Another substantial part of the portfolio is FTP Storage and Backup Hosting. Storage packages range from approximately 200 GB to 20 TB, with monthly transfer allowances ranging from 1 TB to 20 TB. Accounts include DirectAdmin, a browser-based file manager, OwnCloud, a built-in web server, LiteSpeed technology and normal FTP connectivity.

The storage platform can be used for remote backups, large file archives, security-camera data, video collections and other private files. Multiple user accounts can be created, making the larger packages useful for organizations or technical teams that need centralized storage. The servers can also be used as remote backup targets for WHM/cPanel hosting servers.

USL provides Website and PWA Development in addition to infrastructure services. Its PWA package combines application development with a .co.za domain and 10 GB of hosting and email capacity. Entry-level website development includes a WordPress site with several content sections and features such as contact forms, maps, slideshows, WhatsApp integration, blogging and Wordfence protection.

An Email-to-Blog service allows content sent by email to be converted automatically into website posts, including attached media. This gives smaller businesses and organizations a simpler way to publish website updates without repeatedly logging into WordPress.

Additional technical services include Dedicated IP addresses, website monitoring, server monitoring, radio-stream monitoring, WHMCS installation and customization, server administration, website updates, migrations and backups. The monitoring service performs checks at 60-second intervals from an independent USL server located in France, allowing websites, servers, radio streams and network ports to be checked separately from the main hosted environment.

USL also provides an Afrikaans WHMCS translation and can assist with WHMCS installation, configuration, migration and customization. Website migration work covers Joomla, WordPress and conventional HTML sites, while additional server-administration services are available for customers needing upgrades, troubleshooting, maintenance or security-related work.

Domain registration covers South African extensions together with numerous international and new generic extensions. Available choices include .co.za, .com, .net, .org, .africa, .durban, .capetown, .joburg, .website, .online, .biz, .co, .mobi and .fm, among many others. Domain registration, transfers and renewals are handled through the same customer account used for hosting and related services.

The customer interface supports a large number of languages, including English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Persian, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and Ukrainian. Pricing can be displayed in both USD and South African rand (ZAR).

The overall interface remains functional but retains the structure and visual style associated with older WHMCS-based hosting websites. Some product wording and specifications are not entirely consistent between categories, including the dedicated radio offering where one area refers to 2 TB SSD capacity while the purchasable configuration lists approximately 1.6 TB.