What is hosting?

Hosting is a service that rents out storage space and resources for websites and other internet applications. A hosting provider makes a certain amount of storage space on a server available to a customer so that they can run a website or application. This server is usually part of a data centre that operates around the clock and has a fast and reliable internet connection.

There are different types of hosting services, such as shared hosting, VPS (virtual private server) hosting or dedicated hosting, which differ depending on the customer’s needs. There are further specialised services such as cloud hosting or managed hosting, which cover specific requirements depending on how much traffic the website expects or which resources are required.