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Web hosting is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. Websites are companies that provide space on a server owned by or leased for use by customers, as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center . Web hosts can also provide data center space and connectivity to the Internet for other servers located in their data center , called colocation , also known as housing in Latin America or France.

Scope of web hosting services varies greatly. Most basic is web - site and small file hosting, where files can be uploaded via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or a Web interface. Files are usually shipped the Internet " as is" or with minimal processing. [1 ] Many Internet Service Providers (ISP) offer this service free to subscribers. Individuals and organizations can also receive web - page hosting from alternative providers. Personal web site hosting is typically free , advertisement - sponsored , or inexpensive. Business web site hosting often has a higher expense , depending on the size and type of website .

Single page hosting is generally sufficient for personal web - pages. A complex site calls for a more comprehensive package that provides database support and application development platforms (eg , PHP, Java, Ruby on Rails, ColdFusion or ASP.NET). These tools enable customers to write or install scripts for applications like forums and content management. In addition , Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is commonly used for e-commerce.

The landlord may also provide an interface or control panel for managing the Web server and installing scripts as well as other modules and service applications like e-mail. Some hosts specialize in certain software or services ( eg e- commerce), which are usually used by large companies outsource network infrastructure.