Launch Your MediaWiki Application in Minutes
Super-fast and Easy! Our platform removes setup complexities and takes your MediaWiki application live in just a few steps.
Fast, Secure & Reliable MediaWiki Hosting on Cloud!
Improve your Core Web Vitals & DDos Protection with Cloudflare. Give your MediaWiki website the speed it deserves with Cloudways.
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Download and Upload MediaWiki Files Quickly download all the MediaWiki files from the official website and upload them to the platform. -
Unzip and Install MediaWiki Start installing MediaWiki into your application directory by unzipping the files using SSH terminal. -
Run MediaWiki in Browser That’s it! Your MediaWiki application is successfully installed on the platform.
Our MediaWiki Hosting Recipe For Simplicity & Scalability
Covering all aspects of a comprehensive MediaWiki cloud hosting experience.
CloudwaysCDN
Our easy-to-integrate and powerful CDN expedites response times for your site and delivers superior performance.
Optimized Stack
We have an optimized stack with Apache and Nginx as web servers, PHP-FPM, and MySQL/MariaDB as databases, delivering faster processes.
1-Click SSL Installation
We offer a built-in free Let’s Encrypt SSL for improved website security with a certificate that also fulfills HTTPS requirements.
Managed Backups
Automatic backups of any frequency of your choice (hourly to weekly). You even have the option to take a backup anytime.
Dedicated Security
We employ a number of security measures, including regular OS patches, two-factor authentication and auto-healing servers.
IaaS Providers
Cloudways offers a range of industry-leading cloud infrastructure providers, including AWS, GCE and DigitalOcean with 60+ data center locations.
24×7 Caring & Expert Support
Our Support Team is active 24×7 with live chat and ticketing system. We even have a strong community and Knowledge Base for all customers.
1-Click Operations
Our innovative platform offers over 50 operations that can be performed with 1-Click, including seamless server scaling, 10+ app launch and server cloning.
Git Integration
With Cloudways, updated code is deployed on live servers right when changes are made in the remote repositories.
Staging Environment
Create and edit website changes without worrying about breaking your live version.
PHP 7 Ready Servers
PHP 7 is the default version on Cloudways servers. Now you can host on PHP 7.x with the benefits of an optimized stack.
Multiple PHP Versions
Switch to your desired version of PHP (5.6 & 7.x) in 1-Click with Cloudways optimized stack.
Built-in Advanced Caches
We offer a stack that comes with built-in caches that include Memcached, Varnish and Redis for faster responses.
Your Managed MediaWiki Migration Is On Us
We’ll move your first MediaWiki site for free. You don’t have to worry about any of the technicalities.
Setting Benchmarks For The Cloud Hosting Industry
Our managed cloud hosting delivers astonishing performance with no compromises.
❝Cloudways is an interesting company because it is in the process of moving from a service offering, where every deployment is essentially a custom one, to a far more productized approach. ❞
Ben Kepes
www.forbes.com
❝Cloudways takes care of the management of open-source tools for hosting websites, like Magento, WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla. ❞
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www.venturebeat.com
❝There’s a lot to like about Cloudways. The Web host has flexible plans, killer Web-based customer support, and excellent uptime. It’s a company that you can count on to keep your site up and running. ❞
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❝The company offers managed cloud hosting which is powered by your choice of the top providers – Amazon, Google, DigitalOcean, Kyup, Linode or Vultr are supported – and comes packed with features, yet is configured from a simple web console which is just as easy to use as the more basic competition. It’s an impressive platform. ❞
Mike Williams
www.techradar.com
A Tailored Cloud Hosting Solution That Fits Your Needs
Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got your back.
Solution For Developers
You have complete freedom to test your site and take it live.
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A scalable solution for businesses of all sizes.
Solution for Agencies
We’ll manage the sites so you can focus on the needs of you customers.
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Startups
With our PAYG model, you never have to worry about budget overruns.
Our Customers. Our Values.
Here’s why MediaWiki users trust us with their websites.
“We gave Cloudways a try and we saw our client sites have page load time decreased from an average of 5.4 seconds to just over 1 second. „
Jeff Weese
Founder of Joslex Studios
“Most of the cloud hosting providers only seem to offer barebone servers. I want to know that my websites are safe and Cloudways does that. „
Hugo Saner
Owner at Saner Design
“The interface is brilliant. It’s developer enough & user-friendly enough (i.e. good easy access to the command line, but makes life easy with nice GUI). „
Russell Shouldice
IT Manager at Heritage College & Seminary
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MediaWiki?
MediaWiki is an open-source collaborative platform developed by Wikimedia Foundation. It's widely used for creating wikis, including Wikipedia. It features an easy markup language, version control, and robust extensions for customization.
Where to host MediaWiki?
When it comes to hosting MediaWiki, Cloudways stands out as an exceptional choice. With its user-friendly platform, optimized servers, and outstanding support, Cloudways offers a seamless experience for hosting and managing MediaWiki. Their cloud infrastructure ensures high performance and reliability, making it the top choice for running MediaWiki efficiently. Additionally, Cloudways provides a range of features and tools specifically designed to enhance the performance of MediaWiki, making it the best hosting provider for this platform.
Does MediaWiki require a database?
Yes, MediaWiki does require a database. It relies on a database system, such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, to store and manage the content, user information, and various other aspects of the wiki. This database is essential for the proper functioning and organization of the information within a MediaWiki-powered site.
What level of support does Cloudways offer for MediaWiki hosting?
Cloudways provides 24/7 customer support, ensuring that you have access to expert assistance whenever you need it.
How to choose a MediaWiki hosting plan?
You must go through the points below to choose a MediaWiki hosting plan:
- Understand your website’s needs.
- Opt for a provider that guarantees 99% uptime.
- Check the subscription validity for the hosting contracts.
- Research if your hosting provider is priced fine.
- Check the hosting provider's refund policy.
- Check what upgrade options you're being offered.
- Check the features offered by the hosting provider.
Do I have to pay separately for hosting?
No! Cloud Hosting charges are included in all our managed MediaWiki hosting plans.
How can I scale my MediaWiki server hosted on your managed MediaWiki hosting platform?
Vertical scaling functions are available inside the console. You can scale your MediaWiki servers in a few clicks, while retaining all the customization.
I have a very large MediaWiki website. Will you handle it?
Our MediaWiki hosting platform can handle websites of all sizes.
Will you help migrate my MediaWiki website to your managed MediaWiki hosting platform?
Yes, indeed! Our experts are always there to help in moving websites to our MediaWiki hosting platform.
First managed migration for each account is free. If you want us to do additional migrations for you, then there is a per migration fee depending on the application. Click here for further deatils.
How secure is your managed MediaWiki Hosting Platform?
We take security very seriously! All MediaWiki servers hosted on our managed cloud hosting platform are hardened with multi-level security mechanism and platform-level firewalls.
How is Cloudways better than other MediaWiki hosting platforms?
Our managed MediaWiki hosting platforms comes with a simple, yet powerful console. This console allows you to do everything, from deployment to deletion, in just a few clicks.
Why websites on your MediaWiki Cloud platform are faster as compared to others?
Well, VMAN technology is the reason why we are so fast. This technology is made by combining the great qualities of Varnish, Memcached, Apache, and Nginx together and it is implemented on all MediaWiki servers hosted on the best managed MediaWiki hosting platform.
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