What is hosting?
Last updated July 2023
What is Web Hosting?
Web hosting is a service that allows organisations and individuals to publish a website or webpage onto the Internet. A web host, or web hosting service provider, is a business that provides the technologies and services needed for the website or webpage to be viewed on the Internet. Websites are hosted, or stored, on special computers called servers.
When Internet users want to view your website, all they need to do is type your website address or domain into their browser. Their computer will then connect to your server, and your webpages will be delivered to them through the browser.
Most hosting companies require that you already own your domain in order to host with them. If you do not have a domain, the hosting companies will typically help you purchase one.