Web hosting is a service that allows individuals and organizations to store their website’s files and data on the internet, making it accessible to the public. When you create a website, it needs to be stored on a server that’s connected to the internet 24/7, so people can access it from anywhere.
How Web Hosting Works:
- You create a website: You build a website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other programming languages.
- You choose a web host: You sign up for a web hosting service, which provides you with space on their servers to store your website’s files.
- You upload your files: You upload your website’s files to the web host’s server using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) or a control panel like cPanel .
- The web host stores your files: The web host stores your website’s files on their server, which is connected to the internet.
- Users access your website: When someone types your website’s URL into their browser, their computer sends a request to the web host’s server, which retrieves the requested files and sends them back to the user’s browser.
Types of Web Hosting:
- Shared Hosting: Multiple websites share the same server and resources. (Economical, but may have limitations)
- VPS (Virtual Private Server) Hosting: A virtual server with dedicated resources (CPU, RAM, Storage). (More control and flexibility)
- Dedicated Hosting: A dedicated server for a single website or application. (Maximum control and resources)
- Cloud Hosting: Resources are provided over a network of servers. (Scalable and flexible)
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