UK Web Hosting for Your Website and Email

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Every plan includes email, a free SSL certificate, daily backups and 24/7 UK support. Save 50% on your first month.

Entry Web Hosting

Everything you need to get your first website online fast

£3.50 /mo

50% off first month, then £6.99/mo

10GB SSD StorageUnlimited BandwidthUnlimited WebsitesUnlimited Email AccountsFree Website Builder

Keep every site secure with free SSL
Automatic daily backups
AI Website Builder included
Free website migration, no downtime
UK-based 24/7 Expert Support
30-day money-back guarantee

Account resources

: 100%
: 2 GB
: 20 MB/s
: 1024
: 15
: 40

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Professional Web Hosting

Best for growing business and high-traffic websites

£5.50 /mo

50% off first month, then £10.99/mo

40GB SSD StorageUnlimited BandwidthUnlimited WebsitesUnlimited Email AccountsFree Website Builder

Daily & on-demand backups
AI Agent for WordPress, FREE
Optimised speed with free CDN
Multi-site management with WordPress Multisite
Automatic WordPress updates and maintenance
Priority migration and support

Account resources

: 200%
: 4 GB
: 30 MB/s
: 2048
: 30
: 80

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Advanced Web Hosting

For demanding websites, eCommerce & agencies

£8.00 /mo

50% off first month, then £15.99/mo

100GB SSD StorageUnlimited BandwidthUnlimited WebsitesUnlimited Email AccountsFree Website Builder

Free domain name for 1 year
Dedicated IP address included
Priority 24/7 support
Three times the CPU and RAM of Entry
Daily & on-demand backups
Free website migration, no downtime

Account resources

: 300%
: 6 GB
: 40 MB/s
: 3072
: 45
: 120

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⭐ 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans

Every plan, side by side

What is different between the plans?

The three plans run on the same servers, with the same software, the same security and the same support. What you are buying as you move up is room: more storage, and a bigger share of the machine.

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Every feature of each web hosting plan, compared side by side
Feature	Entry Web Hosting £3.50/mo then £6.99/mo Choose plan	Most Popular Professional Web Hosting £5.50/mo then £10.99/mo Choose plan	Advanced Web Hosting £8.00/mo then £15.99/mo Choose plan
Storage, sites and email
NVMe SSD storage	10 GB	40 GB	100 GB
Bandwidth	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Websites you can host	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Mailboxes at your own domain	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Free domain name for 1 year	Not included	Not included	Included
Free SSL certificate	Included	Included	Included
Free migration from your old host	Included	Included	Included
Drag-and-drop website builder	Included	Included	Included
30-day money-back guarantee	Included	Included	Included
Speed and resources
CPU allowance	100%	200%	300%
Memory (RAM)	2 GB	4 GB	6 GB
Disk transfer speed	20 MB/s	30 MB/s	40 MB/s
Disk operations per second	1,024	2,048	3,072
Pages served at once	15	30	45
Processes at once	40	80	120
LiteSpeed Web Server	Included	Included	Included
LiteSpeed Cache full-page caching	Included	Included	Included
Account-resource isolation	Included	Included	Included
Email
Webmail in any browser	Included	Included	Included
IMAP and POP3 on phone, laptop and tablet	Included	Included	Included
Forwarders, aliases and autoresponders	Included	Included	Included
Spam filtering	Included	Included	Included
SPF and DKIM authentication	Included	Included	Included
Shared calendars and contacts	Included	Included	Included
Security and backups
Daily off-site backups	Included	Included	Included
Restore a file, a folder or the whole account	Included	Included	Included
On-demand snapshots	Included	Included	Included
Malware scanning and removal	Included	Included	Included
SSL that renews itself	Included	Included	Included
Two-factor authentication	Included	Included	Included
cPanel and developer tools
cPanel control panel	Included	Included	Included
File manager and FTP accounts	Included	Included	Included
MySQL databases and phpMyAdmin	Included	Included	Included
Choose your PHP version	Included	Included	Included
WordPress Toolkit, one-click install	Included	Included	Included
Git version control	Included	Included	Included
Cron jobs and scheduled tasks	Included	Included	Included
Full DNS zone editor	Included	Included	Included
Support
UK support, 24/7 by ticket and live chat	Included	Included	Included
Priority support queue	Not included	Included	Included
Dedicated IP address	Not included	Not included	Included

The six resource figures are the limits set on your cPanel account. They are the practical difference between the plans: a busier site needs more of them, and a brochure site never touches its allowance. Not sure which you are? Tell us what the site does and we will say which plan we would put you on. You can move up at any time without moving your website.

Do you need a domain name too?

Every website needs an address. Register a new .co.uk, .uk or .com with us, or move one you already own across. Either way it is managed in the same place as your hosting, so there is only one login and one renewal date to remember. The Advanced plan includes a free domain name for the first year.

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Planning to use WordPress?

WordPress runs well on any plan here and installs in a couple of clicks. If you would rather we kept it updated, backed up and tuned for you, our managed WordPress hosting is the same servers with that work included.

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Included with every plan

What you get

No add-ons to buy later. The technical detail is further down the page; this is what it means for you.

Email at your own name

Send and receive as [email protected] instead of a Gmail address. Set it up on your phone, laptop and tablet, or use webmail in any browser.

We move you in, free

Already with another host? Our UK team moves the site, the email and the databases across, tests it all, and switches over only when it works.

Help from real people

Message us any time, day or night, and get an answer from our own UK team. Not an outsourced call centre, and not a chatbot you cannot escape.

Hosted in the UK

Your website and email sit in our UK data centre, so pages load quickly for visitors here and your data stays in the country.

Website builder included

No site yet? Every plan comes with a drag-and-drop builder, so you can put a decent one together without hiring anyone.

30 days to change your mind

If it is not right for you in the first month, tell us and we will refund your first order. No argument, and no small print worth hiding.

Control Panel

Linux cPanel orchestrates the magic

cPanel is the same on a desktop, a tablet or a phone, so you can add an email account or restore a file from wherever you happen to be. No matter where you are or which device you choose, we ensure that you have the power and convenience at your fingertips to effortlessly oversee your shared hosting services. Our how-to guides walk you through the jobs people ask about most.

Manage from desktop, tablet or mobile
Full control of files, email and databases
Industry-standard, no technical skills needed

cPanel control panel on desktop, tablet and mobile

Performance

Optimised Hosting Software

Every plan runs LiteSpeed Web Server with its own LiteSpeed Cache, which keeps finished pages in memory so they are sent straight out rather than rebuilt on each visit. Storage is NVMe, and each account’s CPU and memory are ring-fenced, so a busy site on the same server cannot slow yours down. If a site ever outgrows shared resources, a Linux VPS gives it CPU and memory guaranteed to it alone.

LiteSpeed Web Server for rapid page loads
Native LiteSpeed Cache full-page caching
NVMe SSD storage and complete account-resource isolation

Security

Free SSL Certificates

We offer a completely free Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates from our partners Let’s Encrypt. Every free SSL certificate can protect an unlimited amount of domains and subdomains. They can help improve Google ranking and reassure potential customers that a site is secure especially when transacting on your website.

Free certificates from Let’s Encrypt
Protect unlimited domains and subdomains
Boost SEO and visitor trust

Free SSL certificates from Let’s Encrypt

Peace of Mind

Free Backups

All of our hosting packages come with a totally free backup solution through our technology partners JetBackup. All of your files & emails are backup up to our remote server daily. You can restore individual files, folders or restore an entire web hosting account. You also have the ability to take snapshot on demand backups at anytime. This can be useful when developing a new website or testing functionality or new developments within your web hosting account.

Automatic daily off-site backups by JetBackup
Restore a file, a folder or a whole account
On-demand snapshots whenever you need them

Protection

Malware Protection

With Imunify360 safeguarding our web hosting services, our customers can trust that their websites are in safe hands. This enhanced security not only minimises downtime and potential data breaches but also demonstrates Hostworld’s commitment to delivering a secure online experience, ultimately boosting customer confidence and satisfaction.

Imunify360 real-time threat scanning
Automatic malware detection and removal
Less downtime and fewer data breaches

Already with someone else?

Our UK team moves your website, email and databases across for you. No downtime, no charge, and nothing for you to work out.

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Choose your plan

Pick the plan that fits your site. Not sure which? Ask us and we will tell you honestly, including when the cheapest one is enough.

Tell us where your site lives

Send us your current host and login details. That is the only part we need from you.

We do the rest

We copy everything across, test it, and only switch you over when it is working. Your site stays online the whole time.

What we move

Website files, databases, email accounts and the messages already in them, cron jobs, DNS records and your SSL certificate. If your site is on cPanel with your current host, the whole account comes across in one piece.

Who we move people from

We do this every week from IONOS, GoDaddy, 123‑Reg, Fasthosts, TSOHost, Krystal, Hostinger and dozens of smaller hosts. Cases where a site is on a builder that will not export are the only ones we have to talk through first.

Will my site go down?

No. We build the site on our servers first, test it, and only change the DNS once it is working. The old copy keeps serving visitors until the switch, so nobody sees an outage. Most moves finish the same day.

What it costs

Nothing. Migration is free on every plan, however many sites you are bringing. If it turns out we cannot move something cleanly, we will tell you before you buy, not after. There is a 30-day money-back guarantee on your first order either way.

Comparing services

Which type of hosting do you really need?

Shared hosting suits most websites, but it is not always the right answer. Here is the honest version, including when you should be looking at something else.

Comparison of Hostworld hosting services by who they suit, what you manage, what we manage, and starting price
Service	Best for	You look after	We look after	From
Website Builder	You have no site yet and want to build one yourself	Design the pages by dragging blocks around	Everything else, including hosting and updates	£3.50/mo
Web Hosting This page	You have a site, or someone is building one for you	Your website and your email accounts	The server, security, backups and updates	£3.50/mo
WordPress Hosting	Your site runs on WordPress and you want it looked after	Your content	WordPress itself: updates, caching, backups and security	£3.50/mo
Linux VPS	You have outgrown shared hosting, or need your own software	The server: root access, and what you install on it	The hardware, the network and the DDoS protection	£2.50/mo
Dedicated Server	High traffic, heavy databases or compliance requirements	The whole machine	The hardware, the rack and the network	£65.00/mo

Still stuck between two of them? Tell us what the site does and we will say which one we would put you on, including when that is the cheapest option on the list. If you host sites for other people, look at reseller hosting instead, and if you have not built the site yet, our website builder comes free with every plan.

In their words

What our web hosting customers say

Every quote below links to the original review on Trustpilot, so you can check we have not picked them carefully. Read all of them.

Very helpful in transferring a new website which was more complicated than expected but the support was quick to respond and excellent.

Mike Entry Web Hosting 18 June 2026

This company always responds quickly and with expert knowledge. They are patient with client's questions and always helpful. I have never found them wanting on any issue and they have been totally reliable over a couple of decades. Highly recommended.

M. S. Professional Web Hosting 4 June 2026

Excellent job

Kirsty was extremely helpful and sorted my problem. I have no hesitation in recommending Hostworld.

Mrs Margaret McKay Advanced Web Hosting 28 May 2026

Great people, really helpful when there is any issues.been using this company for years now and probably never change.

Stewart Inkster Entry Web Hosting 12 April 2026

Long may it continue

It has been over 20 years of working with the same local people who understand the demands of living in rural Scotland. Gold dust! Any issues are dealt with promptly, efficiently and kindly.

Jane Advanced Web Hosting 11 April 2026

24 years, still counting

I joined the Calico network 24 years ago. Since then Kirsty and the team have looked after me, helping when needed. When Calico and Hostworld merged the excellent service continued, long may it continue.

David Smith Entry Web Hosting 9 April 2026

Questions people ask us

What is web hosting, in plain English?

Your website is a set of files. Hosting is the space on a server where those files live, so that anyone typing your address into a browser can see them. We keep that server running, fast and secure, 24 hours a day. You need two things to be online: the hosting, and a domain name for people to type. We can provide both.

Is a domain name the same as web hosting?

No, and it is the single most common mix-up. The domain is the address (yourbusiness.co.uk); the hosting is the land the house is built on. You need both, and they can be bought from different companies, though it is simpler when they are in one place. If you already own a domain elsewhere you can point it at us and leave it where it is, or transfer it across so there is one bill and one login.

Do I get email addresses with my hosting?

Yes. Every plan includes email at your own domain, so you can be [email protected] rather than a Gmail or Hotmail address. It works on your phone, your laptop and through webmail in any browser, and we will help you set it up on your devices if you would like.

Do I need to be technical to use this?

No. Most of our customers never touch anything beyond email setup. We handle the servers, the security, the updates and the backups. If you do want to get into it, everything is there in your control panel, and our how-to guides and support team will talk you through it.

How many websites and email accounts can I host?

The allowances for storage, sites and mailboxes are listed against each plan in the plan comparison above. You can move up a plan at any time without moving your website or changing anything, and we will only suggest it when you genuinely need it. If you are hosting sites for clients rather than yourself, reseller hosting is usually the better fit.

Can you move my existing website across?

Yes, and it is free. Our UK team moves your website, email and databases from your current host, tests everything, and only switches over when it is working. Your site stays online throughout. Most moves are done the same day, and we do this every week from IONOS, GoDaddy, 123-Reg, Fasthosts, TSOHost and others.

Will my website go offline while you move it?

No. We build a working copy on our servers first and test it there. Only when it is confirmed working do we change the DNS, and your old host keeps serving visitors right up to that moment. In practice nobody visiting your site notices anything happened.

Can I run a WordPress website?

Yes. WordPress installs in a couple of clicks from your control panel, and because our servers run LiteSpeed you can switch on its free caching plugin for a noticeable speed gain. If you would rather someone else kept WordPress updated, backed up and secure, that is what our managed WordPress hosting is for. And if you have not built the site yet, you can put one together yourself with our builder.

Is my website secure?

Every site gets a free SSL certificate, which is what puts the padlock in the address bar and encrypts anything your visitors type. On top of that we run Imunify360 malware scanning, a firewall, and daily off-site backups, so if the worst happens we can put your site back.

What happens if my site gets hacked?

Tell us and we will look at it. Imunify360 catches and quarantines most infections automatically before you would notice. If something does get through, we have daily backups going back far enough to restore a clean copy, and our team will help you work out how it got in so it does not happen twice.

Where are your servers?

Your website and email sit in our UK data centre, which means lower latency for UK visitors and your data staying in the UK. You can see every server we run, and its live status, on our status page, and there is more about the facilities on our data centres page.

What uptime do you guarantee?

99.9%, backed by service credits if we miss it, and the details are in our uptime guarantee and SLA. Rather than just asking you to believe that, we publish what our own monitoring records for every server on our status page, including the days we did badly.

What does it cost when it renews?

The first-term price and the renewal price are both shown on every plan above, before you buy. We do not advertise a headline rate and then quietly triple it at renewal, which is why the renewal figure is on the card rather than buried in the checkout.

What if I am not happy?

Every first order comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If it is not right for you in the first month, tell us and we will refund you. The conditions are set out in our terms of service.

What if my site outgrows shared hosting?

It happens, and we would rather tell you than watch your site struggle. The next step up is a Linux VPS, where the CPU and memory are guaranteed to you rather than shared, and after that a dedicated server. We will move you across, and you keep the same support team.

What is cPanel, and why does it matter?

cPanel is the control panel you log into to manage your files, email accounts, databases and backups. It is the industry standard, which means two useful things: most guides and web developers already know it, and if you ever leave us, your setup moves easily to another cPanel host. No lock-in.

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