Question 1

What is web hosting and how does it work?

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Web hosting is the storage space you need to save the files of your website (photos, videos, text, code, etc.), so they can be accessible on the Internet. Some compare web hosting to the land that a house is built on; with shared hosting, your service provider (i.e., the web host) sells or leases you space (land) on a server, where your web files (home/website) will be stored. Web hosts will expect you to own a domain that can be associated with your hosting services, and, if needed, they may help you [purchase a domain.](https://www.godaddy.com/domains) Once you purchase a web hosting plan, we store your site on our servers and assign it a unique DNS. The DNS is the address that allows people around the world to access your website. This unique address is required for people to view your site. By purchasing a (shared hosting) website hosting package as shown on this page, you're buying space on our servers. It’s like the space on the hard drive of a computer, and it being on our servers makes your website files accessible from anywhere. For more information, you can visit our [Web Hosting product support page.](https://www.godaddy.com/help/linux-hosting-cpanel-1000004)

Question 2

Is shared hosting the right type of web hosting for my site?

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Shared hosting is a popular hosting option where a provider hosts multiple websites on one physical web server. And because you're sharing resources — like neighbors in an apartment building — you spend less but have fewer options and less control. Shared hosting is typically for websites which require low resources (e.g., blogs, informational websites or smaller online stores). If your site is more resource intensive, or you need more control of your server, options like [VPS](https://www.godaddy.com/hosting/vps-hosting) may be best for your hosting needs.

Question 3

What content management systems are compatible with GoDaddy web hosting?

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GoDaddy hosting can be used for self-installation of popular CMS, including WordPress, Joomla, Magento and Drupal. For more information on CMS read this help [article.](https://www.godaddy.com/resources/skills/what-is-content-management-system)

Question 4

When do you choose shared or dedicated vCPU and RAM resources?

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Web Hosting plans provide shared processing and memory resources across all tenants. For sites that are complex, run on a content management system or receive high traffic, our Web Hosting Plus plans offer guaranteed processing and memory resources.

Question 5

What is cPanel Hosting and what are its benefits?

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cPanel is a web hosting control panel that provides a web hosting customer/owner a user interface intended to help them easily manage their website and shared server. It allows users to create websites using a variety of content management systems (CMS) including WordPress, Drupal, Magento and Joomla. With cPanel hosting, you can benefit from accessing all the hosting features and settings you need with this industry-standard control panel, including: CloudLinux Keep your site online with truly balanced CPU, RAM, and Disk IO limits. Resources on-demand Get more CPU, RAM, EntryProcesses and I/O with just a click. Cage FS Protect your content 24/7 with this virtualized file system. Free applications Install over 125 applications on your website with just a click.

Question 6

Can I migrate my existing website to GoDaddy’s shared web hosting?

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Yes, and it's free to do so. Moving your current website to GoDaddy Web Hosting is a simple process. As part of the new account onboarding process, you can choose to migrate your existing site to your GoDaddy Web Hosting account using our free Site Auto Migration Tool. Just answer a few simple questions and we'll move your site. You can also follow step-by-step instructions mentioned in this [guide on transferring your hosting account.](https://www.godaddy.com/help/move-your-website-to-godaddy-shared-hosting-1414) If you have any questions, our 24/7 support team is here to assist you. We can help determine the best method for migrating your website to a GoDaddy account.

Question 7

Can I change my web hosting plan if my website grows, and I need more space?

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Yes. You can easily upgrade to a new web hosting plan when you require more processing power or storage space. Upgrading your plan can make your website faster and more resilient as your traffic increases. You can find more information in our Help article on [upgrading a Linux hosting plan.](https://www.godaddy.com/help/upgrade-my-linux-hosting-plan-11995)

Question 8

How do I get the domain and SSL that’s included with my shared hosting plan?

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When you select your Web Hosting plan of choice, your free SSL certificate is automatically added to your cart. Once you continue to cart, you will have the option to search for a domain to include in your purchase. You can also [search for an available domain](https://www.godaddy.com/domains) on our domains page and add it to the cart from there. IMPORTANT: Be sure to include the domain in your cart before you complete the purchase of your Web Hosting plan.

Question 9

What is AutoSSL and how does it work?

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AutoSSL is free and included in your hosting plan as an alternative to paid SSL certificates. Once you purchase a GoDaddy Web Hosting plan, AutoSSL automatically assigns a DV SSL Certificate by Sectigo to websites created or managed within your cPanel hosting account. Your SSL certificate stays up-to-date, and will auto-renew on your behalf, so you don't have to worry about it expiring as long as you keep your GoDaddy Web Hosting current. ## Websites and apps that process credit cards are expected to be PCI compliant The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI-SSC) sets standards to protect credit card data. Namely, entities that transmit, process or store credit card information are expected to abide by the standards of the [Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards](https://www.godaddy.com/help/-20226). To accept credit card payments through your website, you’ll need to ensure your customer payment information is safe and that you’re following the PCI requirements. And to simplify this process, third-party products like PayPal Checkout, Square Online Checkout and Stripe Checkout can be added to your website to process payments on your behalf (and keep credit card data off your hosting server). Make sure you’re aware of any additional requirements to keep your business PCI compliant. If you prefer to process payments directly on your server, we offer PCI-certified products like [GoDaddy Online Store](https://www.godaddy.com/websites/online-store). Third-party logos and marks are registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. GoDaddy is a great business partner WE SPEAK FLUENT SIDE HUSTLE WEBSITES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES 24/7 help and support ECOMMERCE EXTRAORDINAIRE GoDaddy is a great business partner WE SPEAK FLUENT SIDE HUSTLE WEBSITES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES 24/7 help and support ECOMMERCE EXTRAORDINAIRE GoDaddy is a great business partner WE SPEAK FLUENT SIDE HUSTLE WEBSITES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES 24/7 help and support ECOMMERCE EXTRAORDINAIRE GoDaddy is a great business partner WE SPEAK FLUENT SIDE HUSTLE WEBSITES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES 24/7 help and support ECOMMERCE EXTRAORDINAIRE GoDaddy is a great business partner WE SPEAK FLUENT SIDE HUSTLE WEBSITES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES 24/7 help and support ECOMMERCE EXTRAORDINAIRE GoDaddy is a great business partner WE SPEAK FLUENT SIDE HUSTLE WEBSITES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES 24/7 help and support ECOMMERCE EXTRAORDINAIRE GoDaddy is a great business partner WE SPEAK FLUENT SIDE HUSTLE WEBSITES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES 24/7 help and support ECOMMERCE EXTRAORDINAIRE GoDaddy is a great business partner WE SPEAK FLUENT SIDE HUSTLE WEBSITES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES 24/7 help and support ECOMMERCE EXTRAORDINAIRE GoDaddy is a great business partner WE SPEAK FLUENT SIDE HUSTLE WEBSITES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES 24/7 help and support ECOMMERCE EXTRAORDINAIRE GoDaddy is a great business partner WE SPEAK FLUENT SIDE HUSTLE WEBSITES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES 24/7 help and support ECOMMERCE EXTRAORDINAIRE GoDaddy is a great business partner WE SPEAK FLUENT SIDE HUSTLE WEBSITES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES 24/7 help and support ECOMMERCE EXTRAORDINAIRE GoDaddy is a great business partner WE SPEAK FLUENT SIDE HUSTLE WEBSITES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES 24/7 help and support ECOMMERCE EXTRAORDINAIRE 1. [](https://www.godaddy.com/) 2. [Hosting](https://www.godaddy.com/hosting) 3. Web Hosting

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