Our platformOur own cloud platform
Choose our cloud platform for a fully managed server with optimised application stacks, a free CDN with unmetered CDN traffic, daily backups, business email, SSL, security tools and expert support.
Managed Cloud Servers
Focus on your business. We manage the hosting stack.
Managed Cloud Servers bring server capacity, application-specific software and website tools together. Choose an optimised environment for your platform, then manage sites, domains, email and security from one control panel.
Unlike a self-managed VPS, the Managed Cloud Servers platform and its included software stack are managed for you. You can still use developer tools such as SSH, SFTP, Git and WP-CLI for day-to-day work.
Configure your serverServer overview
One managed platform
Resources
1–48 cores
Memory
1–128 GB
Storage
SSD
Applications
8 optimised stacks
Backups
Daily
Support
Hosting team
Managed environment, ready for your workload
Cloud platform options
Choose where your managed server runs.
Alongside our own cloud platform, we offer Managed AWS and Google Cloud Platform servers. Available sizes, locations and configurations depend on the platform you choose.
Our platform
Managed AWSAWS Cloud Servers
Use AWS infrastructure with managed server operations, so your team can focus on its websites and applications.
Managed Google CloudGoogle Cloud Platform servers
Run on Google Cloud infrastructure with server management handled through one hosting platform.
Built around your application
Choose a stack for the work you run.
Select an optimisation when configuring your server. Each option is tuned for a different platform or development workflow.
WordPress
Managed WordPress tools, StackCache optimisation, staging, cloning, automatic core updates and Redis.
WooCommerce
An ecommerce-ready WordPress stack with Redis, Elasticsearch, staging and store management tools. Medium or larger is required.
Magento
An optimised stack with Redis and Elasticsearch. Medium is the minimum; 8 GB RAM or more is recommended.
PHP
A managed environment for custom PHP websites and applications, with PHP-FPM, OPcache and multiple PHP versions.
Laravel
A production-ready PHP environment with NGINX and control over your application environment.
Joomla!
An optimised Joomla! environment with Redis available out of the box.
Node.js
A managed Node.js stack, with Strapi available as an optional one-click installation.
.NET Core
Create a blank project, an MVC application or a .NET Core API application after deployment.
Magento and WooCommerce require at least the Medium server size (2 cores, 4 GB RAM). For Magento, 8 GB RAM or more is recommended.
Find your capacity
Compare server specifications by platform.
Compare the included resources and choose a server size to suit your sites and applications.
The number of websites you can host depends on the resources available on your server.
| Server size | CPU cores | Memory | SSD storage | Traffic allowance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro | 1 | 1GB | 25GB | 1000GB |
| Small | 1 | 2GB | 50GB | 2000GB |
| Medium | 2 | 4GB | 80GB | 4000GB |
| Large | 4 | 8GB | 160GB | 5000GB |
| X Large | 8 | 16GB | 320GB | 10000GB |
| 2X Large | 12 | 32GB | 640GB | 20000GB |
| 4X Large | 16 | 32GB | 640GB | 30000GB |
| 8X Large | 24 | 64GB | 1280GB | 40000GB |
| 16X Large | 32 | 96GB | 1440GB | 40000GB |
| 32X Large | 48 | 128GB | 1920GB | 40000GB |
Traffic above the included allowance may be charged separately.
Included with Managed Cloud Servers
The essentials for running your sites.
Manage multiple sites together
There is no fixed website count. Host sites and applications up to the capacity of your server, organise disk space into partitions and manage projects from one control panel.
Performance built into the stack
Use a free CDN with unmetered CDN traffic, edge caching, code and image optimisation, PHP-FPM and OPcache. Redis and Elasticsearch are available for supported applications.
Choose a server location
Select an available location in Europe, North America or Asia to suit your audience and project requirements.
Email and domain tools
Manage DNS, domains, SSL certificates and business email alongside your websites. Included mailboxes provide 10 GB of storage each.
Developer-friendly access
Use SSH and SFTP, Git version control, WP-CLI, cron jobs, multiple PHP versions and integrated file and database tools.
A managed server environment
The platform, software stack and included hosting tools are managed, so your team can focus on the sites and applications you run.
Protection and recovery
Built-in safeguards for your websites and data.
Layer security controls with regular backups, then restore a site or individual files when you need to recover.
- Daily automated backups, with restore points and individual file recovery
- Standard Timeline Backups included, with 7-day website and database snapshots
- Optional Pro retention: 30 days for website snapshots, 60 days for databases and 30 days for email
- Web Application Firewall, anti-bot tools and automatic malware scanning
- DDoS protection, including protection rated at 1 Tbps or more
- Unlimited SSL certificates that can be issued and renewed from the control panel
Support from setup to scale
A managed service for growing workloads.
Technical support
Contact our hosting specialists by live chat or support ticket for help with your managed hosting service.
Move existing projects
Use migration tools to move eligible websites, databases and email from another hosting service. Migration eligibility depends on the service being moved. Explore the Migration Centre.
Room to grow
Choose from ten server sizes, from 1 core and 1 GB RAM up to 48 cores and 128 GB RAM. Select a size based on your applications and expected demand.
Before you choose
Managed Cloud Servers questions, answered.
Can I host more than one website?
Yes. There is no fixed website count. The practical limit depends on your server resources and the needs of the sites you host.
What happens if my site needs more resources?
You can select from ten server sizes, ranging up to 48 cores, 128 GB RAM and 1,920 GB SSD storage. Choose a size based on your workload and expected demand.
Are backups included?
Daily backups are included. Standard Timeline Backups provides 7-day website and database snapshots. Pro is available as an option for longer retention and email backups.
Can I install any operating system?
Managed Cloud Servers use a managed operating environment and do not support installing a different operating system. Choose an unmanaged VPS if you need to control the OS and server software yourself.
Which server size do Magento and WooCommerce need?
Both require at least Medium, with 2 cores and 4 GB RAM. For Magento, 8 GB RAM or more is recommended.
Which applications can I host?
Optimised stacks are available for PHP, WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, Laravel, Joomla!, Node.js and .NET Core.
Are email and SSL included?
Business email and SSL are included. Mailboxes have 10 GB of storage each, and SSL certificates can be managed in the control panel.
Can I choose a server location?
Yes. Choose from locations available for your selected cloud platform; the available locations vary by platform.
What if I use more than my traffic allowance?
Each server size includes a traffic allowance. Traffic above that allowance may be charged separately.
Can you help move my existing website?
Migration tools can move eligible websites, databases and email. Eligibility depends on the service being moved. See migration options.