Web hosting

A web hosting plan is a package that includes a range of essential elements for putting a website online. The hosting provider delivers a storage space connected to the internet, and you can assign a domain name of your choice to it. The plan generally includes databases for storing your website information, an email solution for managing your communications, and a backup system. Shared hosting services are the most affordable plans, and generally require very little technical knowledge.

Cloud hosting plans vary in price, structure and power.

Shared hosting solutions offer a good balance between features and price. You can launch your website with a cheap hosting plan, then adapt it to suit your website’s performance needs. They are perfect for hosting a medium-sized website with high traffic forecasts. By definition, you share the physical server’s resources with other users also hosted on it. However, each person’s data and content are completely isolated, so nobody else can access them.

A virtual private server (VPS) is a virtual storage space with guaranteed resources. Virtualisation technology is used to divide up a physical server’s resources. Portions of the resources are then allocated to users as virtual machines. This means that users get their own hosting space, which they can make full use of. It is worth keeping in mind that since you get root access to the VPS, you will need to manage it yourself. Otherwise, you can employ a systems administration specialist to manage it for you.

A dedicated server gives you the highest degree of freedom and performance. You get your own bare-metal server, hosted in our datacentres, which you can use to put complex web applications online, get started with AI projects, or host a website fleet. Our dedicated servers are optimised to meet the needs of even the most ambitious projects.

To find out what kind of hosting to choose, you will need to draw up your web strategy first. Depending on the size of your business, the scale of your online activity, and your IT infrastructure, your hosting requirements may vary. For example, a coffee roaster who simply wants to have a WordPress blog about making the perfect coffee could opt for a shared hosting package. However, if they would like to host an online store with high traffic, we offer more powerful solutions, like our Performance plan. Activity involving big data, AI and machine learning will require solutions with higher capacities, such as a high-performance dedicated server from our Bare Metal range.

The important thing is to be able to assess your IT needs. If you choose a solution that limits your flexibility, you risk losing visibility and relevance on search engines (outages, slow loading times, etc.). OVHcloud gives you greater flexibility when you choose between different solutions to support your web activity.

Once you have chosen a hosting plan that fits your project, all you need to do is deploy it on the server. You can easily set up your project via the OVHcloud Control Panel. If you have not created your website yet, you can install a 1-click CMS module to create it, so you can start designing it straight away.
If you already have a website, simply move its files to your hosting plan using the OVHcloud Control Panel with FTP Explorer, via an FTP client or in SSH.
You can then start creating your databases, as well as the email accounts linked to your domain name.

OVHcloud manages the security of your web hosting plans. By default, we enable anti-DDoS protection and a firewall on all of our hosting plans.

However, we recommend taking care to secure access to your website. We strongly suggest setting a complex password for access to your OVHcloud control panel and databases, and we also recommend activating HTTPS on your website.

If you use a CMS, there are modules that can be used to strengthen your website’s security.

E-commerce websites are particular and require more resources than other types of website. Additional elements are needed, such as order channels, information windows for banking settings, customer and product databases, all of which are features that require substantial hosting resources. Our Performance range is particularly recommended for this type of use. You also get more resources than our other shared web hosting plans, while still getting a competitive price. You can link more than 1,000 email accounts to it, and you’ll have an additional SQL database with 512 MB RAM. This plan also offers the ultimate flexibility so you can deal with high fluctuations in traffic, like sales periods and Black Friday. To do this, you just need to enable the Boost option to upgrade your solution to a higher level of resources for a set period.

A web hosting plan is a service that securely stores a website’s content, data and applications on a server that is permanently connected to the internet and accessible from anywhere in the world. It is managed by an internet provider.

Yes, you will need a web hosting plan in order to install and use WordPress. OVHcloud offers specific solutions for WordPress hosting, optimised for fast, secure performance. This means you can install the most popular content management system in one click while taking advantage of SSL certificates to secure your site and managing your content easily.

OVHcloud operates 43 datacentres across nine countries, including in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region. In Europe, infrastructures are located in France, Germany, Poland and the UK. In North America, datacentres are located in Canada and the US, while in the Asia-Pacific region, they are based in Singapore. This geographical coverage ensures optimal performance, low latency, and compliance with local regulations. You can also choose to host your data exclusively in Europe, to meet your sovereignty and confidentiality requirements.

Your data is secured with automatic backups, SSL certificates included for exchange encryption, and advanced protection against DDoS attacks. What’s more, OVHcloud is committed to complying with data protection regulations, including GDPR, while providing a robust infrastructure to ensure data availability and integrity.

OVHcloud Customer Service is available 24/7 to answer your technical and administrative questions. To help you resolve issues on your own, OVHcloud also offers a comprehensive knowledge base and documentation archive. Access our documentation homepage or explore the full range of resources available via our OVHcloud Help Centre. These tools are designed to support you at every stage of your project.

Shared hosting is an ideal solution for launching your first website, thanks to its ease of use and affordable cost. At OVHcloud, this solution includes automated management, practical tools such as one-click CMS installation (WordPress, Joomla!, etc.), and an optimised configuration, even if you don’t have advanced technical knowledge. To find out more and to learn how to easily create your first website, check out our dedicated guide.

Yes, it’s very simple to change your hosting plan with OVHcloud, so that you can adapt as your needs change. You can upgrade in just a few clicks via the OVHcloud Control Panel, without any service interruptions or data loss. This automated process ensures a smooth, fast transition. For more details on the steps you need to take, please refer to our guide on changing hosting plans. Our support team will also remain available to assist you if required.

Transferring your web hosting plan to OVHcloud is an easy and accessible process. Simply transfer your domain name, migrate your files and databases, then configure your site through our intuitive interface. To guide you step by step, we have a detailed guide on migrating to OVHcloud.
This document supports you every step of the way, from preparation to finalisation, to ensure a smooth and secure transition.