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How to Set Up Link Controller with HubSeek Hosting: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

PostedNovember 6, 2025
UpdatedNovember 6, 2025

Welcome to your step-by-step guide on setting up Link Controller with HubSeek hosting! We’ve made it straightforward to get your custom link pages up and running. Think of Link Controller as your personal link hub—where you can organize and share multiple links through one clean, customized page.

Let’s walk through the process!

What You’ll Need Before Starting

After purchasing HubSeek hosting for Link Controller, you’ll receive an email containing important information:

  • Your hosting username
  • Instructions to set your password
  • Links to your control panel

You may also see a thank you page after purchase. Keep these details handy—you’ll need them!

What is Link Controller?

Link Controller is a powerful tool for creating custom link pages (similar to Linktree) that you can host on your own domain. Instead of using a generic subdomain, you’ll have complete control with your own branded link page.

At HubSeek, we provide the hosting infrastructure, so you just need to follow these steps to get everything connected.

Step 1: Prepare Your Domain

You have two options for getting a domain set up with Link Controller:

Option A: Use a Domain You Already Own

If you already have a domain (like “myawesomesite.com”) registered elsewhere, you’ll need to point it to HubSeek’s nameservers.

Important: Before making any changes, save a copy of your current DNS settings. Take a screenshot or write them down—this ensures you have a backup if needed.

Update your nameservers to:

  • ns1.hubseek.com
  • ns2.hubseek.com

Common registrar instructions:

GoDaddy:

  • Log into your GoDaddy account
  • Go to My Products
  • Click on your domain, then Manage DNS
  • Under Nameservers, click Change
  • Select Custom and enter the two nameservers above

Namecheap:

  • Log into your Namecheap account
  • Go to Domain List
  • Click Manage next to your domain
  • Under Nameservers, select Custom DNS
  • Enter the two nameservers above

Google Domains / Squarespace:

  • Log into your account
  • Go to My Domains
  • Select your domain and click DNS
  • Under Name Servers, choose Use Custom Name Servers
  • Add the two nameservers above

Important Note: After changing nameservers, DNS propagation can take up to 24 hours, though it’s usually much faster (just a few minutes). During this time, your domain is being updated across the internet.

Option B: Purchase a New Domain Through HubSeek

Visit https://links.linkcontroller.com/ryan/domains to purchase a new domain directly through HubSeek. This option is simpler since everything is automatically configured for you.

Step 2: Log Into Your HubSeek Hosting Panel

You can access your hosting panel in two ways:

Option 1: Through the Client Portal (Recommended)

  1. Go to client.hubseek.com
  2. Log in with your credentials
  3. Click Products & Services
  4. Find Link Controller Premium Hosting
  5. Click Login to Control Panel

Option 2: Direct Login

  1. Go directly to panel.hubseek.com
  2. Enter your HubSeek Panel username (from your welcome email)
  3. Enter your password

For a visual walkthrough of accessing the control panel, watch our video guide at: https://hubseek.com/help-center/the-control-panel/

Step 3: Add Your Website

Once you’re in the control panel:

  1. Look for the Add Website button (typically at the top of the interface)
  2. Click Add Website

Step 4: Configure Your Website Settings

When the form loads:

  1. Leave all default options selected—they’re already configured correctly
  2. Locate the Domain field (marked with an asterisk)
  3. Enter your domain name (example: myawesomesite.com)
  4. Click the Add button

Step 5: Verify Nameserver Configuration

After adding your website, you may see a warning message:

“To connect your domain(s), log in to your domain provider and update your nameservers to: ns1.hubseek.com ns2.hubseek.com”

If you see this warning:

  • Complete Step 1 if you haven’t already updated your nameservers
  • Wait for DNS propagation to complete (can take up to 24 hours)

If you don’t see this warning:

  • Great! Your domain is properly configured. Continue to the next step.

To check propagation status:

  • Visit whatsmydns.net
  • Enter your domain name
  • Select “NS” from the dropdown menu
  • Click Search
  • Look for ns1.hubseek.com and ns2.hubseek.com in the results

Step 6: Download Link Controller Installation Files

Now you’ll download the Link Controller software:

  1. Keep your HubSeek control panel open in one browser tab
  2. Open a new tab and go to https://linkcontroller.com/deploy
  3. Make sure you’re logged into Link Controller
  4. Click the Download Scripts button
  5. A popup warning will appear: “I understand – I will upload to an EMPTY location only”
  6. Click I Understand, Download Now
  7. A file named 1-scripts.zip will download to your computer

Remember where this file downloads—you’ll need it in the next steps (typically in your Downloads folder).

Step 7: Access the File Manager

Back in your HubSeek control panel:

  1. Locate and click on the Files or File Manager section
  2. This will open your hosting file manager

Step 8: Navigate to the Correct Directory

In the file manager:

  1. Find the folder named public_html
  2. Double-click to open it

The public_html folder is where all publicly accessible website files are stored. Make sure this folder is empty before proceeding. If there are existing files and you’re unsure about them, contact HubSeek support before continuing.

Step 9: Upload the Installation Files

You have two methods to upload the 1-scripts.zip file:

Method 1: Drag and Drop

  • Locate the 1-scripts.zip file on your computer
  • Drag it directly into the file manager window
  • Wait for the upload to complete

Method 2: Upload Button

  • Click the Upload button in the file manager
  • Select the 1-scripts.zip file from your computer
  • Click Open or Upload
  • Wait for the upload to complete

You’ll typically see a progress indicator or success message when the upload finishes.

Step 10: Extract the Installation Files

Once the upload is complete:

  1. Right-click (or Ctrl+click on Mac) on the 1-scripts.zip file
  2. Select Uncompress, Extract, or Unzip from the menu
  3. Wait a few moments for the extraction to complete

You should now see multiple new files and folders appear in the public_html directory.

Step 11: Run the Installation Script

Now Link Controller will configure itself:

  1. Open a new browser tab
  2. Navigate to: http://yourdomain.com/install.php
  3. Press Enter and wait for the installation to run

Step 12: Verify Installation Success

The installation page will display several messages. Look for this message near the bottom:

Installation Complete!

If you see this message, the installation was successful! Other messages on the page are normal and simply show the installation process working correctly.

Step 13: Start Using Link Controller

Your Link Controller installation is now complete!

  1. Return to Link Controller (https://linkcontroller.com)
  2. Log into your account
  3. Begin adding and managing your links

All links you create will now appear on your custom domain.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

404 Error When Visiting install.php

  • Verify DNS propagation is complete (see Step 5)
  • Confirm files were extracted in the correct location (public_html)
  • Double-check your domain name spelling

Installation Page Displays Incorrectly

  • Clear your browser cache and refresh the page
  • Ensure the 1-scripts.zip file fully uploaded before extraction
  • Try using a different web browser

Domain Not Resolving

  • Verify nameservers are correctly set at your domain registrar
  • Wait additional time for DNS propagation (can take up to 24 hours)
  • Check for typos in your nameserver entries

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues during the setup process, our support team is here to help! You can reach us through your client portal at client.hubseek.com. We’re happy to assist with any challenges you might face.

What’s Next?

Once Link Controller is installed and running, you can:

  • Customize your link page appearance
  • Add unlimited links to your page
  • Track clicks and analytics
  • Share your custom branded link page

We’re excited to see what you create with Link Controller and HubSeek hosting!

Helpful Resources

This guide is designed to help you set up Link Controller effortlessly with HubSeek hosting. Enjoy building your custom link pages, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance!

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