Hostwinds Features
Hosting Management (10)
Storage Limits
As reported in 389 Hostwinds reviews. Clear and pre-determined storage limits are associated with a hosting plan, and storage limits can be expanded if normal site usage is exceeded.
Bandwidth Allowance
Based on 388 Hostwinds reviews. Hosting providers outline the amount of data that you and your visitors are able to cumulatively upload and download over a given period of time. Pay for additional bandwidth as needed to accommodate web traffic.
Email Hosting
Manage email accounts associated with web domains through a built-in or third-party email interface. Support is provided for POP3 and IMAP email systems. This feature was mentioned in 380 Hostwinds reviews.
Control Panel Integration
As reported in 386 Hostwinds reviews. Integrate hosting plans with either open-source or proprietary web hosting control panels in order to use a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates access to additional web hosting management features.
CMS Support
Providers allow for a variety of content management systems to be used when managing websites. Support is offered for "one-click" or rapid installations of CMS tools. 367 reviewers of Hostwinds have provided feedback on this feature.
Web Framework Support
The website hosting provider offers support for a variety of server-side coding languages, as well as multiple versions of the web frameworks. 215 reviewers of Hostwinds have provided feedback on this feature.
E-Commerce Integration
As reported in 240 Hostwinds reviews. Install e-commerce tools, such as shopping carts, into your website. Certain e-commerce integrations may incur an additional fee.
File Management
Access and management of files through FTP, .htaccess, and shell access is provided to users. This feature was mentioned in 312 Hostwinds reviews.
Database Support
Support is provided for a variety of database types, including MySQL, PostsgreSQL, SQL Server, and more. Choose from these and manage your database within the control panel associated with your hosting plan. This feature was mentioned in 319 Hostwinds reviews.
Security Tools
Site backup, spam detection, firewalls, malware detection tools, and other security features are offered within the hosting plan. 325 reviewers of Hostwinds have provided feedback on this feature.
Infrastructure Provision (8)
Public Cloud
Provides public cloud capabilities.
Private Cloud
Provides private cloud capabilities.
Hybrid Cloud
Provides hybrid cloud capabilities.
Bare Metal
Provides bare metal servers.
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Provides high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities.
Virtual Machines (VMs)
Provides virtual machines (VMs).
Edge Computing
Provides edge computing capabilities.
Virtual Networks
Provides virtual networking capabilities.
Management (3)
Pay by Usage
Services are offered under a pay-as-you-go or utilization-based purchase model.
Usage Tracking
Track a business' IaaS usage statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting.
Performance Tracking
Track a business' IaaS performance statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting.
Functionality (1)
Resource Auto-Scaling
Scales infrastructure resources automatically to meet capacity or computational demands
Support (13)
Technical Support
As reported in 21 Hostwinds reviews. Provides best-in class support to ensure satisfactory customer expeience.
Multiple Website Hosting
As reported in 21 Hostwinds reviews. Allows hosting of two or more websites with a moderate number of visitors.
Bandwidth Support
Based on 20 Hostwinds reviews. Provides unlimited bandwidth for the website to serve content to visitors quickly during peak traffic hours.
Knowledge Base Support
Offers an exhaustive repository to resolve most of the queries without having to contact the customer support team. This feature was mentioned in 19 Hostwinds reviews.
Domain and Sub-Domain Support
Supports multiple domains and sub-domains for hosting multiple websites
Technical Support
Offers 24/7 availability of technical support that is easily accessible via e-mail or phone call
Hardware Support
Provides a reliable hardware that is free from any security issues and connectivity problems to support a well-fuctioning website
Scalability
Offers reseller hosting accounts that are quickly scalable to expand as the organization's client list grows.
Backup and restoration
Offers restoration of cPanel or reseller accounts from existing backup archives
cPanel Management
Offers easy management and control over the resold hosting packages and also offers metrics and measurements for maintaining service levels and managing issues before they arise.
Domain Reseller Account Support
Offers domain reseller account with variety of domain names to register.
Fully Managed Service
Offers an experienced team of system administrators to handle all server maintenance and security requirements.
IP Addresses Support
Offers unlimited number of IP Addresses to add to the number of websites that the organization wants to host on each address.
Free Resources (3)
Free Website Builder
Offers a free website building tools with the shared hosting package. 21 reviewers of Hostwinds have provided feedback on this feature.
Free Domain Name
Offers a free domain name with the shared hosting package. This feature was mentioned in 18 Hostwinds reviews.
Free Migration
As reported in 20 Hostwinds reviews. Assumes complete responsibility for migrating the users' website from some other web host to make the process of migration seamless.
Set Up (3)
Customization
Allows for customization of various factors such the amount of disk space and storage required, the RAM needed for the website, platforms on which the website will be run, the number of emails accounts required and more
Ease of Installation
Offers easy installation of content management system with a click of a button to set up the website
Speed
Offers high speed and uptime for optimal website performance when many visitors interact with it simultaneously
Security (4)
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificate Provision
Provides SSL certificate for encryption of data on the website
Data Backup and Restoration
Backs up data securely on a server separate from the main server and schedules off-site backups to store a copy of data in a remote location
DDoS Protection
Provides protection against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks to safeguard sensitive information like personal details and passwords
Malware Protection
Provides security scanner that scans all files uploaded to the website to identify and remove pre-existing virus and malware.
Customization (4)
Custom DNS name servers
Offers custom DNS name server option to allow hiding of the provider's name as source & increasing customer's privacy.
Self branding
Allows the customer to add their own branding and sell the hosting package as their own offering.
Bandwidth support
Allows customers to easily set their own bandwidths for each resold account.
Flexible hosting plans
Allows setting up of flexible hosting including WordPress hosting, SSD hosting or whichever type of package best fits the organization's needs.
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting (4)
Caching
Provides caching features to ensure the website is fast and there is no latency.
Intuitive Control Panel
Offers user-friendly control panels or dashboards for easy management and monitoring of hosting environments, improving efficiency and user experience for administrators.
Opering System
Offers flexibility in terms of the operating systems they support, allowing clients to choose between different operating systems such as Linux or Windows.
Server Redundancy
Offers a site backup to take over the existing server if it becomes redundant.
Support - Cloud Web Hosting (4)
Free SSL
Offers free Secure Sockets Layers (SSL) certificate to ensure maximum security of web traffic and sensitive data.
Auto-scaling
Allows automatic scaling of server resources based on web traffic as and when required.
Flexible Pricing - Cloud Web Hosting
Offers flexible pricing model to match the amount of resources used in the event of surge and dip in traffic levels.
Support
Provides 24/7 technical assistance to resolve technical issues, network, security and server performance concerns.
Security - Cloud Web Hosting (3)
Compliance and Certifications
Adheres to industry-specific compliance standards and obtain certifications such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 to ensure the security and privacy of clients' data.
Backup
Provides automated backups on a daily basis to ensure protection of files and databases.
Data Security
Implements robust security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access, advanced firewalls and more to safeguard data.
Usability - Load Balancing (4)
User Interface Design
Provides an intuitive interface for managing configurations and monitoring activity.
Setup Simplicity
Simplifies the setup process with clear instructions and minimal technical effort.
Platform Integration
Integrates seamlessly with cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
Container Support
Works effectively with containerized applications and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing (4)
Global Load Balancing
Distributes traffic across multiple data centers or regions to optimize performance.
Dynamic Resource Allocation
Adjusts resources automatically to handle traffic spikes efficiently.
Server Health Monitoring
Continuously monitors server availability to prevent routing to unresponsive systems.
Disaster Recovery
Restores operations quickly and effectively after failures or disruptions.
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing (5)
SSL/TLS Termination
Efficiently manages encryption and decryption of traffic to secure data in transit.
Application Firewall Integration
Supports integration with web application firewalls (WAF) for additional protection against vulnerabilities.
DDoS Mitigation
Protects against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks to maintain service availability.
Access Control
Provides mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access and manage user or system permissions.
IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting
Controls traffic by allowing or blocking specific IP addresses to enhance security.
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS) (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

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