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Affordable WordPress Cloud Hosting Plans.
Pick up a WordPress hosting plan that you can always scale up/down to optimize operational costs.
- DO1GB
- 1 GB
- 1 Core
- 25 GB
- 1 TB
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$11USD/Mon
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- DO2GB
- 2 GB
- 1 Core
- 50 GB
- 2 TB
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$24USD/Mon
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- DO4GB
- 4 GB
- 2 Core
- 80 GB
- 4 TB
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$46USD/Mon
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- DO8GB
- 8 GB
- 4 Core
- 160 GB
- 5 TB
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$88USD/Mon
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- DO16GB
- 16 GB
- 8 Core
- 320 GB
- 6 TB
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$149USD/Mon
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- DO32GB
- 32 GB
- 8 Core
- 640 GB
- 7 TB
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$240USD/Mon
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- DO48GB
- 48 GB
- 12 Core
- 960 GB
- 8 TB
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$342USD/Mon
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- DO64GB
- 64 GB
- 16 Core
- 1280 GB
- 9 TB
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$421USD/Mon
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- DO92GB
- 92 GB
- 20 Core
- 1920 GB
- 10 TB
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$566USD/Mon
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- DO128GB
- 128 GB
- 24 Core
- 2560 GB
- 11 TB
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$729USD/Mon
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- DO192GB
- 192 GB
- 32 Core
- 3840 GB
- 12 TB
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$1056USD/Mon
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- Vultr1GB
- 1 GB
- 1 Core
- 25 GB
- 1 TB
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$14USD/Mon
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- Vultr2GB
- 2 GB
- 1 Core
- 55 GB
- 2 TB
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$28USD/Mon
- Start Free
- Vultr4GB
- 4 GB
- 2 Core
- 80 GB
- 3 TB
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$54USD/Mon
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- Vultr8GB
- 8 GB
- 4 Core
- 160 GB
- 4 TB
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$99USD/Mon
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- Vultr16GB
- 16 GB
- 6 Core
- 320 GB
- 5 TB
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$150USD/Mon
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- Vultr32GB
- 32 GB
- 8 Core
- 640 GB
- 6 TB
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$234USD/Mon
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- Vultr64GB
- 64 GB
- 16 Core
- 1280 GB
- 10 TB
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$400USD/Mon
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- Vultr1GB
- 1 GB
- 1 Core
- 32 GB
- 1 TB
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$16USD/Mon
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- Vultr2GB
- 2 GB
- 1 Core
- 64 GB
- 2 TB
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$30USD/Mon
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- Vultr4GB
- 4 GB
- 2 Core
- 128 GB
- 3 TB
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$60USD/Mon
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- Vultr8GB
- 8 GB
- 3 Core
- 256 GB
- 4 TB
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$118USD/Mon
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- Vultr16GB
- 16 GB
- 4 Core
- 384 GB
- 5 TB
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$173USD/Mon
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- Vultr32GB
- 32 GB
- 8 Core
- 512 GB
- 6 TB
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$270USD/Mon
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- Vultr48GB
- 48 GB
- 12 Core
- 768 GB
- 8 TB
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$334USD/Mon
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- Lin1GB
- 1 GB
- 1 Core
- 25 GB
- 1 TB
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$14USD/Mon
- Start Free
- Lin2GB
- 2 GB
- 1 Core
- 50 GB
- 2 TB
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$28USD/Mon
- Start Free
- Lin4GB
- 4 GB
- 2 Core
- 80 GB
- 4 TB
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$59USD/Mon
- Start Free
- Lin8GB
- 8 GB
- 4 Core
- 160 GB
- 5 TB
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$105USD/Mon
- Start Free
- Lin16GB
- 16 GB
- 6 Core
- 320 GB
- 8 TB
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$176USD/Mon
- Start Free
- Lin32GB
- 32 GB
- 8 Core
- 640 GB
- 16 TB
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$260USD/Mon
- Start Free
- Lin64GB
- 64 GB
- 16 Core
- 1280 GB
- 20 TB
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$489USD/Mon
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- Lin96GB
- 96 GB
- 20 Core
- 1920 GB
- 20 TB
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$707USD/Mon
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- Lin128GB
- 128 GB
- 24 Core
- 2560 GB
- 20 TB
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$894USD/Mon
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- Lin192GB
- 192 GB
- 32 Core
- 3840 GB
- 20 TB
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$1,253USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS Small
- 2 GB
- 2 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$38.56USD/Mon
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- AWS Medium
- 4 GB
- 2 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$91.84USD/Mon
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- AWS CO Large
- 4 GB
- 2 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$164.50USD/Mon
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- AWS Large
- 8 GB
- 2 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$183.22USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS CO XL
- 8 GB
- 4 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$262.75USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS XL
- 16 GB
- 4 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$285.21USD/Mon
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- AWS CO 2XL
- 16 GB
- 8 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$412.81USD/Mon
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- AWS 2XL
- 32 GB
- 8 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$445.76USD/Mon
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- AWS CO 4XL
- 32 GB
- 16 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$667.40USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS 4XL
- 64 GB
- 16 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$733.30USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS CO 9XL
- 72 GB
- 36 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1407.88USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS 8XL
- 128 GB
- 32 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1407.88USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS CO 12XL
- 96 GB
- 48 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1721.0USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS 12XL
- 192 GB
- 49 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1911.10USD/Mon
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- AWS CO 18XL
- 144 GB
- 72 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$2455.42USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS 16XL
- 256 GB
- 64 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$2464.06USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS CO 24XL
- 192 GB
- 96 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$3189.82USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS 24XL
- 384 GB
- 96 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$3569.98USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE Small
- 1.75 GB
- 1 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$37.45USD/Mon
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- GCE Medium
- 3.75 GB
- 1 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$84.12USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE Large
- 7.5 GB
- 2 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$152.14USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE XL
- 15 GB
- 4 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$241.62USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE 2XL
- 30 GB
- 8 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$412.82USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE 4XL
- 72 GB
- 16 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$722.06USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE 6XL
- 120 GB
- 32 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1290.42USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE CO XL
- 16 GB
- 4 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$255.49USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE CO 2XL
- 32 GB
- 8 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$397.84USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE CO 4XL
- 64 GB
- 16 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$741.67USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE CO 7XL
- 120 GB
- 30 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1218.36USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE CO 14XL
- 240 GB
- 48 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$2133.05USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE HC LARGE
- 2 GB
- 2 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$89.49USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE HC XL
- 4 GB
- 4 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$202.32USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE HC 2XL
- 8 GB
- 8 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$366.45USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE HC 4XL
- 19 GB
- 96 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$563.55USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE HC 8XL
- 32 GB
- 32 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$923.44USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE HC 16XL
- 64 GB
- 64 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1593.58USD/Mon
- Start Free
Additional Information
- $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.
- 24/7/365 Support
- Free SSL
- CloudFlare CDN
- Team Management
- Dedicated Firewalls
- Staging Environment
- Auto Healing
- Free Migration
- Automated Backups
- HTTP/2 Enabled Servers
- 24/7 Real-time Monitoring
- Regular Security Patching
- SSH and SFTP Access
- Optimized With Advanced Caches
- Unlimited Application Installation
Simple, 1-Click Platform For A Hassle-Free Hosting Experience.
If you think a 10X boost in visitors has to come with a catch, think again: Not only does Cloudways handle an astonishingly higher volume of traffic.
WordPress Hosting for Agencies.
Cloudways offers reliable & scalable hosting. Choose how and where to host your sites, and leave server management to us.
WordPress Multisite Hosting.
Large WordPress multisite with hundreds of concurrent users? No problem. We are experienced in handling multisites of any scale.
WordPress Migration Plugin.
Smoothly migrate your WordPress website to Cloudways with the ideal migrator plugin in just 3 simple steps.
Scalable & High Availability WordPress hosting
Try Cloudways Autonomous – Best for high-traffic websites, with autoscaling. Built on Kubernetes
Migrate For Free Without Any Glitches.
We’ll move your first website to Cloudways from any web host for FREE (Without breaking your site hosted on the old host).
Migrate My WebsiteBetter Performance & Features, at Even Better Pricing.
Compared to other hosting solutions, Cloudways gives you the best price-to-performance/features ratio.
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Hosting WordPress Websites Was Never This Easy
Feature-packed WordPress cloud hosting that lets you focus on things that really make a difference.
SSD Hosting
SSD greatly improves your store’s performance and speed since the data transfer rate is much higher as compared to traditional storage.
Built-in Caches
Built-in performance-boosting caching such as Memcached, Varnish, and Redis speed up stores while reducing database load.
Optimized Stack
Our hosting stack comprises NGINX, Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, and PHP-FPM to tackle high volume traffic and server requests resulting in better performance and faster load times.
PHP 8 Ready
Host your website on PHP 8 ready server that’s significantly faster, secure, and more versatile than previous versions.
Cloudflare
Expedite your websites, get constant availability, and secure them against DDoS attacks & malicious traffic with the Cloudflare add-on.
Breeze Plugin
We take caching quite seriously that’s why developed a free, light-weight, and feature-rich cache plugin that comes pre-installed on PHP app.
Dedicated Firewalls
Our platform-level firewalls protect your server against attacks such as IP spoofing, phishing, and everything that’s not authorized.
SSL Certificates
Get Let’s Encrypt free SSL certificates to indicate your visitors/customers that their data is encrypted and your online store is authentic.
Login Security
We protect your account with 2FA and also notify you of any login attempts made from an unidentified device.
IP Whitelisting
You can create a whitelist of IP addresses for unrestricted access over regions and networks through SSH and SFTP.
Application Isolation
Every PHP app hosted on your server is isolated to keep it protected from other stores on hosted the same server.
Database Security
Valuable data of your PHP app is well protected and is only allowed to be accessed remotely via whitelisted IP addresses.
IaaS Providers
Choose from 60+ data centers of world-class providers such as DigitalOcean, Amazon Web Services, & Google Compute Engine for fast PHP app.
Block Storage
Leverage high-performance block storage service while expanding your storage flexibly without changing other server parameters.
Vertical Scaling
Scale up your server resources such as RAM, CPU, and storage for high-availability and performance at the lowest possible costs.
No Contract
With pay-as-you-go plans, you only need to pay for the resources you use. Never pay a fixed amount or enter into any contract.
1-Click Actions
Our 1-click actions allow you to perform several operational tasks, such as backup/restore, website/server cloning in no time.
PHP Versions
You have the option to easily switch between different versions of PHP. We support PHP 5.6 and the latest versions of PHP 8.2.
24/7 Expert Support
We offer 24/7 live chat support in all areas to help you run your PHP app without any hiccups.
Active Community
Our effective and strong community of PHP experts who share their skills and knowledge to help users around the world.
Knowledge Base
We have a centralized resource center for our customers. You can refer to the Knowledge Base for any help related to our platform.
Ticketing System
Leave your queries through our ticketing system to avoid waiting in queues. Our engineers respond promptly to every query.
Support Add-ons
We offer advanced and premium add-ons for priority support. Tell us about your requirements and we’ll take care of it.
Troubleshooting
We have a server and application monitoring tool for troubleshooting. You also can contact our support engineers to take you out of the situation.
Git Integration
Pre-installed Git on our managed PHP hosting platform helps you set up auto-deployment on your live servers without worrying about code changes.
SSH and SFTP Access
SSH and SFTP allow you to securely access servers and update files for your application. You can also create SFTP credentials for your team members.
1-Click Cloning
Make copies of your PHP app or clone the entire server in just 1-click. You will get new staging URLs for themes/plugins compatibility testing, etc.
Team Collaboration
It is easy to split projects between relevant teams since we allow one team member to be a part of different teams for collaboration.
Staging URLs
We offer free staging URLs and areas that you can use while setting up, testing, and developing your PHP app.
User Roles
You can divide work within the team, regardless of their location and assign them full or limited access to your PHP app or server.
Five Important Pillars of WordPress Hosting.
Cloudways provides accelerated website performance using a combination of performance enhancing feature set.
Blazing-Fast Speeds.
We have partnered with the leading cloud providers to bring you 99.99% uptime and loading speeds of around 200–400 milliseconds.
“Migrated to Cloudways, Varnish setup seems faster than our Litespeed config ever was. This seems to have been a great decision.”
Enterprise-Grade Security.
Stay fully protected with Cloudways’ end-to-end encryption, free SSL certification, and two-factor authentication – not to mention advanced mitigation of DDoS attacks with Cloudflare Enterprise.
“Best way to protect the WordPress site: Cloudways bot protection + Cloudflare + Wordfence Security + Google reCAPTCHA”
24/7 Expert Support.
Cloudways’ 96% CSAT score speaks volumes of our best-in-class support that includes 24/7 access to a team of experts.
“Best service we use with probably the best customer support experience ever. They fix our website and are just so easy to work with.”
Flexibility To Scale.
No page loading delays during traffic spikes or when your site grows. Scale up with Cloudways with ease when you need additional resources.
“I’ve received nearly a month’s worth of traffic in three days. Their server is never slowed down and remains fast despite the pressure.”
Transparent & PAYG.
Simple & clear pricing plans. No website or visitor caps. No overage charges. And no renewal costs. Just pay for what you use.
“We’re saving a lot from hosting our websites with Cloudways. It can get very expensive if you use other WordPress-focused hosting companies.”
Cloudways Autonomous
Simple, Powerful & Autoscaling WordPress Hosting
Get a hosting solution with zero configurations, 1-click operations, and zero downtimes with autoscaling servers. Simply host your website and focus on growing your business, while Autonomous does the rest!
- Go Hands-off
- Truly Autoscale
- Remain Highly Available
“With an average of 450+ orders and 1,500 tickets sold daily, the ability to autoscale has been a tremendous help in keeping my client’s holiday event ticket website running smoothly during peak periods, reducing customer service requests by 50%”
Eric Kuznacic
President, Why The Fuss? Technical Solutions
“The website no longer experiences crashes or freezes, providing a smooth user experience during peak traffic periods. With the time and the extra admin saved, we hope to focus more on our strategic business goals.”
Zak Sampson
Director, Spitfire Competitions
“Long-time Cloudways user here! During early access, my site TechYorker received several traffic spikes, and with auto-scaling, I never had to worry about upgrading and downgrading servers. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the product.”
Ratnesh Kumar
Founder & CEO, Yorker Media
Real Success Stories. Powered By Cloudways.
Read real-life case studies of companies that used our managed cloud server hosting to take their online businesses to the next level!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WordPress?
WordPress is an open-source content management system built to easily create, manage, edit, and update content-based sites. The dashboard and admin panel provided by WordPress are easy to use and interact with, making content and user management hassle-free. In a technical context, WordPress is coded in PHP and uses a MySQL database. Over 810 million websites use WordPress, which amounts to around 43% of all websites on the internet.
It also allows users to build websites or blogs quickly. A unique feature that makes it so popular is its beginner friendliness. Users can make customized web pages with responsive themes that fit their needs and preferences. As it is a free open-source CMS, there is a huge variety of WordPress themes and plugins that provide the additional benefit of adding features and functionality to websites. It is a robust and efficient platform supporting a webpage’s performance.
What is WordPress hosting?
WordPress hosting is a sub-category of web hosting which is optimized specifically for the WordPress platform. It is not necessary to host a WordPress website on WordPress hosting however it does make things efficient.
The server is configured in a way that it is best suited for WordPress-based websites resulting in a faster load time and better user experience.
These are some features that are typically offered by many of the WordPress hosting providers.
- WordPress-optimized servers
- Compatibility with WordPress themes and plugins
- Regular WordPress updates and compatibility with the latest version
- Enhanced WordPress-specific security features
- Dedicated support for the platform
You can enjoy these and many more with Cloudways.
What are the benefits of using WordPress hosting?
The main benefit of using WordPress hosting is that it’s optimized around WordPress websites and, in most cases, includes additional features like premium WordPress plugins, the right server resources, auto-updates, and staging environments. Unlike WordPress hosting, typical web hosting services don't offer these special features.
Why is Cloudways the best hosting for WordPress?
Cloudways is counted among the best WordPress hosting providers, thanks to its speed, performance, security, and uptime. Moreover, this WordPress hosting provider offers you the ultimate choice to opt from the leading cloud infrastructure providers, i.e., DigitalOcean, AWS, and Google Cloud.
Cloudways platform is specifically built to run WordPress sites optimally, ensuring they perform well and deliver an unmatchable user experience. Also, their 24/7 top-notch support is readily available for prompt help.
How much does it cost to host on Cloudways WordPress Hosting?
Cloudways WordPress web hosting starts from $11/mo if you opt for DigitalOcean as your cloud provider. Other cloud providers on Cloudways are priced as follows:
- Vultr - Starting at $14/month.
- Linode - Starting at $14/month.
- Google Compute Engine - Starting at $37.45/month.
- Amazon Web Service - Starting at $38.56/month.
Cloudways charges you hourly. This means you are charged only for what you use. As soon as you change your cloud hosting pricing plans, it will be reflected immediately on your invoice. There is also a 3-day free trial, which does not require a credit card to activate.
Does Cloudways provide a secure hosting server for WordPress websites?
Cloudways is definitely one of the most secure hosting platforms available in the market today. It has a number of unique features making it safe for your websites.
- Free SSL certificate with 1-click activation
- Cloudflare for DDoS protection
- Malcare for bot protection, Denial of Service (DoS) attacks & Brute force attacks
- Automatic WordPress updates to get the latest version with upgraded security
- Support the latest version of WordPress themes and plugins
- Dedicated Firewall and WAF
- Automatic backups for your website
- Rate limiting and 2FA-protected platform
- Add-ons like SafeUpdates for your core, theme and plugin updates.
- WordPress Vulnerability scanner in collaboration with Patchstack.
Which WordPress themes and plugins are supported by Cloudways hosting?
Cloudways supports all WordPress themes and plugins available in the WordPress repository.
How to migrate my WordPress site to the Cloudways WordPress server?
Cloudways offers one free migration to all its users, where Cloudways professionals handle all the migration complexities. Also, WordPress users can use the Cloudways WordPress migrator plugin to help you quickly migrate your websites to Cloudways for free.
You can migrate WordPress sites to Cloudways in just 3 simple steps:
- Install the Cloudways WordPress Migrator plugin on your current hosting server.
- Enter the required credentials.
- Click Migrate.
Is it easy to scale up my WordPress site in case of traffic spikes?
Yes, you can easily scale your server anytime on our WordPress Web hosting platform. Simply log in to your Cloudways account and use the slider in the Vertical Scaling menu to scale your server manually as per your needs.
Automatic vertical scaling is available with Cloudways Autonomous. It detects high traffic and automatically scales up the server accordingly. So your websites keep on running smoothly even in the case of heavy traffic spikes.How to choose a WordPress hosting plan?
You must go through the points below to choose a WordPress 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.
How to get started after purchasing a hosting plan?
After purchasing a hosting plan, you should:
- Connect your domain name to the nameservers.
- Create your website using WordPress or any other website builder.
- Create website pages.
- Create domain name email addresses.
- Submit your website domain to search engines like Google.
- Promote your website using SEO or PPC.