What Is Shared Hosting and Who Is It For?

Shared hosting means your website lives on the same physical server as many other websites, all splitting the same CPU, memory, and storage resources. Because the cost of the server is spread across so many customers, shared hosting is the most affordable way to get a website online.

How It Works

When you sign up for shared hosting, we handle the server setup, security patching, and hardware maintenance entirely on our side. You get access to your own control panel, your own file space, and your own email accounts, but the underlying server itself is shared with other customers.

Who Shared Hosting Is Right For

Shared hosting is a strong fit if any of the following describe your situation:

• You are launching your first website and want to keep costs low while you find your footing.
• Your site is mostly informational, such as a small business brochure site, a portfolio, or a blog with moderate traffic.
• You do not need root access or the ability to install custom server software.
• You expect a few hundred to a few thousand visitors per month, not sudden traffic spikes.

When You Should Consider Something Else

If your site runs an online store with real transaction volume, if you are running a member platform with a lot of database activity, or if you need guaranteed resources that other customers cannot affect, it is worth reading Shared vs. Business Hosting: Key Differences or looking at What Is VPS Hosting and When Do You Need It?

Getting Started

Once you choose a shared hosting plan, your welcome email will include your control panel login. From there you can upload your website files, create email accounts, and set up databases. If you are moving from another host, see Migrating Your Website to K Kenzie Hosting for a step by step walkthrough.