What is web hosting?
A website is made of files. These are pages, pictures and text. Those files must be stored on a computer that is always on and always connected to the internet. That computer is called a server. Web hosting is the service of renting space on a server.
Think of it like land. Your website is a house. Hosting is the plot of land where the house stands. A domain name is the street address that helps people find it.
How does it work?
- You type a website name in your browser.
- The browser finds the server that holds that website.
- The server sends the page files back.
- Your browser shows the page on the screen.
All of this takes only a moment.
Common types of hosting
- Shared hosting: many websites share one server. It is a good start for small sites.
- Reseller hosting: you host sites for other people.
- VPS hosting: a VPS is a virtual private server. It is your own slice of a bigger server.
- Dedicated server: a whole server only for you.
What you get with hosting
- Disk space to store your files.
- Bandwidth. This is how much data visitors can download.
- Email accounts that use your domain name.
- A control panel to manage everything.
Exact sizes and features depend on the plan. Check your plan details in your client area or ask Hostvento support.
Steps to get started
- Choose a domain name.
- Pick a hosting type that fits your needs.
- Order it and wait for your welcome email.
- Log in to your client area.
- Open your control panel and upload your site, or install an app like WordPress.
Tip: If you are new, start with shared hosting. You can move to a bigger type later when your site grows.
Quick recap
- Web hosting stores your website files on a server.
- The server sends your pages to visitors.
- Main types are shared, reseller, VPS and dedicated.
- Your welcome email has your login details.