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Cloudways

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From $14/mo

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description Cloudways Overview

Cloudways provides managed cloud hosting, placing an application-management layer over infrastructure from providers including DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud and Vultr. Its interface helps users deploy and manage websites without performing every server administration task themselves. WordPress and other PHP applications are central use cases, with caching and management tools supporting their operation. The platform suits agencies and businesses that want cloud hosting choices with additional operational support.

Its distinction is the separation between the underlying infrastructure provider and the managed environment used to run applications. Scaling depends on the product selected: adjusting a managed server's resources is different from automatic scaling, which Cloudways offers through its Autonomous service. High-traffic suitability therefore depends on the application and hosting arrangement rather than following automatically from the Cloudways name.

help Cloudways FAQ

What cloud providers does Cloudways support?

Cloudways allows you to deploy servers on top of major cloud providers like DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Vultr, and Linode. You choose the underlying cloud infrastructure, and Cloudways provides a simplified management panel on top of it.

Does Cloudways include a free SSL certificate?

Yes, Cloudways provides unlimited free SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt that you can install with a single click. You can easily apply these certificates to any of your WordPress or custom PHP applications hosted on the platform.

Can I use Cloudways for an e-commerce store?

Yes, Cloudways is highly optimized for e-commerce platforms like WooCommerce and Magento. They offer specialized server-level caching and built-in CDN integrations to help your store handle high traffic loads.

Does Cloudways offer email hosting?

No, Cloudways deliberately does not provide native email hosting for your domain. You must use a third-party provider like Google Workspace or Rackspace, and then point your domain's MX records to that service.

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