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Shared hosting

Quick answer · What is Shared hosting?

Hosting in which multiple customer accounts use resources on the same server environment.

IN PRACTICE

Shared hosting: an example

Several independent sites occupy one managed server, with account boundaries and provider-defined resource limits.

KEEP IN MIND

A low visitor count does not guarantee a good fit: background jobs and application requirements also matter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Shared hosting?

Several independent sites occupy one managed server, with account boundaries and provider-defined resource limits.

Is a low visitor count enough to establish a shared-hosting fit?

A low visitor count does not guarantee a good fit: background jobs and application requirements also matter.

Which concepts should I read alongside Shared hosting?

Resource limit: A configured boundary on how much of a system resource an account or process can consume.
Managed hosting: A hosting arrangement in which a provider takes responsibility for specified operational tasks.