When you log in to your website on Tuesday, June 10, you’ll be asked to set up an account using your email address. Here’s why!
Two Big Reasons You’ll Love This Change
Multiple-Site Management
With the current system, you can only log in and manage one website at a time. For customers that have more than one website, it can be difficult and confusing as you have different website IDs and passwords all over the place.
The new account system allows you to log in with one email address and password, then add existing sites and create new ones under that one account. To manage all your websites, you’ll only need to remember one password (we’re pretty sure remembering your email address will be easy)!
The new account system also allows for flexibility in billing options. You can apply the same billing settings for all your sites, or use different settings for each site.
Better Communication
To create an account, you’ll need to provide a valid email address. This will allow us to keep you updated and aware of things that affect you and your website, like upcoming maintenance or new features.
Three Main Differences You’ll See
Right off the bat, there are going to be a few things that look a little different. Overall, everything works almost the same as it used to. Here’s what you’ll notice:
Logging In
As mentioned, once you create your account, you’ll log in with your email address instead of your website ID.
Editing Your Site
Since you’ll now be able to manage multiple sites from the myHome page, you’ll need to select which site you want to edit before getting started. This can be done from your list of sites found in the top left corner of the myHome page. Once a site is selected, you’ll have access to all the editing tools you’re used to.
In your site list, you’ll also be able to see additional information about your sites, like trial status, billing errors, and more.
‘Your Account’ – Location & How It Works
We’re moving ‘Your Account’ from under the ‘Manage Site’ tab to under the ‘myHome’ tab. From this area you’ll be able to update your account and billing information, view your website invoices, and upgrade your website package.
Since you’ll be able to manage more than one site per account, you’ll also be able to apply different billing and package settings for each site. When you view your invoices, manage your billing, or make upgrades to your site package, you’ll just need to choose which website you want to handle.
Overall, these changes will make it easier to keep you updated about anything going on with your site AND make it a lot easier for you to manage more than one website.