Dev hosting (Developer Hosting) is a specialized hosting solution built to support advanced technical workflows. Unlike standard web hosting, it provides developers with base level control with tools like SSH terminal access, Git integration, Composer, and WP-CLI.

Does Cloudways dev hosting bundle staging and production environments?

Yes, Cloudways dev hosting includes staging and production environments as a standard feature. Developers can use 1-click cloning to create unlimited staging URLs for testing code, plugins, or updates safely. Once tested, changes can be pushed to the live production server seamlessly using Git integration or the platform's deployment tools.

What makes hosting tailored for developers different?

Web hosting for developers is designed to support advanced development tools, seamless integrations, robust scalability, and optimized performance. Unlike traditional hosting, cloud hosting for developers offers flexibility, automation, and powerful infrastructure to streamline development workflows.

What features should I look for in the best hosting for developers?

The best hosting for developers typically offers features such as support for popular development tools like Git and Docker, scalable infrastructure to accommodate growing projects, high-performance servers for faster loading times, and reliable support from a knowledgeable team.

Is developer hosting suitable for small projects?

Yes, web hosting for web developers is designed for projects of all sizes, from small personal websites to complex applications. It offers flexibility and developer-friendly tools for every stage of development.

How many PHP versions are supported on the platform?

Cloudways supports all the major PHP versions, including PHP 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3. Moreover, you can easily migrate your web apps from one PHP version to another in just few clicks.

How secure is your platform?

We take our platform’s security very seriously. All our servers are protected with platform-level firewalls which ensure optimum security. In addition, automated and on-demand backup mechanism mirrors server and application data to a remote location so that disaster recovery time can be reduced to a minimum.

Can I scale my server on the platform?

Yes, you can easily scale your servers anytime. With our managed cloud hosting platform, you can easily size up / size down your server anytime depending upon your needs and requirements.

Migration is tough! Can I get some assistance for migrating my application to your platform?

Yes, our expert team provides free first-time migration for your application. Additional migrations are also available with full technical assistance to ensure a seamless transition to our developer-friendly hosting platform.

What can I do with the Cloudways hosting stack?

Our platform offers a custom-built stack, called Lightning Stack. This comes with pre-configured optimization tools such as Redis, NGINX, PHP-FPM, and Varnish. Lightning Stack is designed to improve website speed and performance to the highest level possible.

Do I have to pay separately for the infrastructure?

No, Cloudways' managed developer hosting plans include infrastructure costs. We offer a transparent pricing model with no hidden fees, making cloud hosting for developers cost-effective.

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Test Safely, Deploy Fast & Scale Without Rebuilding

Servers come pre-loaded with Git, Composer, and free Let’s Encrypt SSL, so your first deploy takes minutes, with nothing to install.

1-Click Staging and Safe Deploys

Clone your live app in seconds. Test commits and database changes in staging, then push to production, choosing exactly which files and tables merge.

Automated CI/CD and Git Deployment

Connect GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket and set push triggers. Every commit auto-deploys, so manual SFTP transfers are a thing of the past.

Scale Up When Traffic Does

Add capacity on demand with no stack migration, so your server keeps up when traffic spikes and you never rebuild to grow.

Root Access Without the Server Chores

Your Flexible server gives you SSH and full control, and we handle patching, firewalls, and monitoring.

Cron Jobs and Supervisord

Schedule jobs in the Cron Manager and tune them with the Cron Optimizer. Supervisord keeps long-running processes alive, such as Laravel queue workers.

Webroot and Varnish Rules

Point the webroot at the folder your framework expects. When the default caching rules do not fit your app, write your own custom Varnish rules.

Safety Nets and Copilot Fixes

Off-server backups and point-in-time restores run continuously. Copilot diagnoses 5xx errors and offers one-click fixes.

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Developer Hosting Features Built Around Your Workflow

Fast, secure environments for modern PHP applications, with the deployment tools and team controls developers need.

NVMe Storage

NVMe and SSD storage cuts I/O bottlenecks and speeds up database queries for data-heavy applications.

Built-in Caches

Varnish, Redis, Memcached and HTTP/2 come set up at the server level to cut database load and speed up API responses.

Lightning Stack

NGINX and PHP-FPM at no extra cost, with uncached response times up to 53% better than the previous Hybrid stack in Koddr.io’s WordPress tests.

PHP 7.4 to 8.4

Run PHP 7.4 through 8.4 and switch versions per app from the dashboard. MariaDB and OpenSearch are ready when you need them.

Cloudflare

Add Cloudflare Enterprise for DDoS protection and faster delivery. Edge Page Caching is WordPress and WooCommerce only.

Breeze Plugin

A free, pre-installed caching plugin for WordPress that works with Varnish to optimize asset delivery and reduce TTFB.

Imunify360 Firewalls

Imunify360 OS-level firewalls block malicious traffic, brute-force attempts, bots and unauthorized connections before they reach your app.

SSL Certificates

Provision and auto-renew free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates in a single click to secure data in transit and your APIs.

Login Security

Turn on two-factor authentication and get instant alerts when an unrecognized device tries to access your account.

IP Whitelisting

Limit SSH and SFTP access to the trusted IP addresses and team members you choose.

Multi-App Hosting

Run multiple applications on one server and manage them from a single dashboard. Remote MySQL connections cover extra databases.

Database Security

Databases are locked by default. Remote access works only through whitelisted IPs or secure SSH tunnels.

IaaS Providers

DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Vultr and Linode are all available, each with its own set of regions and server sizes.

Block Storage

Attach block storage volumes to expand capacity independently, without changing any other server settings.

Vertical Scaling

Resize RAM, CPU and storage from the dashboard as traffic changes. A brief restart is possible, so off-peak is best.

Pay As You Go

Billed hourly for the resources you consume. No long-term commitments, fixed contracts or hidden overage fees.

1-Click Actions

Restart services and run everyday server tasks instantly from the dashboard, with no terminal commands needed.

Email and DNS

Add Rackspace email, DNS Made Easy or free Gmail SMTP to your servers right from the dashboard.

24/7 Expert Support

Reach experienced cloud engineers by live chat around the clock to resolve server issues and performance bottlenecks.

Cloudways Copilot

Flexible only. Suggestions are free to view, and credits are used only when Copilot generates an insight or applies a fix.

Knowledge Base

Access technical documentation, CLI references and API tutorials written specifically for developer workflows.

Ticketing System

Submit technical queries through the portal for detailed replies from senior support engineers.

Support Add-ons

Upgrade to Advanced support for a dedicated account manager, or Premium for a private Slack channel and phone support.

Troubleshooting

CloudwaysBot watches 16+ metrics and New Relic connects for more detail. Escalate to L3 engineers for critical production issues.

Git Integration

Webhooks send every commit straight to the target environment you choose, so a push is all a release takes.

SSH and SFTP Access

Use SSH and SFTP to run WP-CLI or Composer commands, manage files and give teammates their own credentials.

1-Click Cloning

Duplicate applications or entire servers in a click to create an exact copy of your setup.

Team Collaboration

Assign developers to specific projects or servers across teams without sharing master credentials.

1-Click Staging

Get a free staging URL in a click, then try dependency updates and migrations there before they reach production.

Server Transfer

Hand a server to another Cloudways account when a project changes hands, with no rebuild needed.

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Deploy Laravel, custom PHP or any CMS below on the same optimized server, with zero vendor lock-in and zero PaaS limits.

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WordPress and WooCommerce sites move free. Laravel, Magento and custom PHP apps are $99 each, with minimal downtime.

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$20

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2GB RAM
2 vCPU
5 Apps
3 TB Server Bandwidth
250 GB CDN Bandwidth
10 Gbps Network

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Enterprise CDN
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$30

/Month

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4GB RAM
2 vCPU
8 Apps
4 TB Server Bandwidth
400 GB CDN Bandwidth
10 Gbps Network

Features Included

Enterprise CDN
DDoS Protection
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Growth

$50

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8GB RAM
4 vCPU
14 Apps
5 TB Server Bandwidth
700 GB CDN Bandwidth
10 Gbps Network

Features Included

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$100

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16GB RAM
8 vCPU
30 Apps
6 TB Server Bandwidth
1200 GB CDN Bandwidth
10 Gbps Network

Features Included

Enterprise CDN
DDoS Protection
Malware Protection

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$150

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32GB RAM
8 vCPU
50 Apps
7 TB Server Bandwidth
1500 GB CDN Bandwidth
10 Gbps Network

Features Included

Enterprise CDN
DDoS Protection
Malware Protection

Advanced

$300

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48GB RAM
12 vCPU
100 Apps
8 TB Server Bandwidth
3000 GB CDN Bandwidth
10 Gbps Network

Features Included

Enterprise CDN
DDoS Protection
Malware Protection

Business

$400

/Month

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64GB RAM
16 vCPU
150 Apps
9 TB Server Bandwidth
4500 GB CDN Bandwidth
10 Gbps Network

Features Included

Enterprise CDN
DDoS Protection
Malware Protection

Upgrade or downgrade anytime no lock-in.

A charge of $0.033/GB applies to offsite backup storage.

A charge of $0.02/GB applies to any CDN bandwidth used beyond your plan's allocation.

An additional charge of $1/10GB disk storage applies.

Deploy OpenClaw or Hermes on secured and managed infrastructure in minutes. No manual setup required.

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Light reconnaissance, one or two simple workflows

$9.99

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1 vCPU
2GB RAM
50GB Storage
2TB Bandwidth

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Active single-purpose agent doing real work

$19.99

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4GB RAM
80GB Storage
3TB Bandwidth

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Multiple sub-agents coordinating on tasks

$39.99

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4 vCPU
8GB RAM
160GB Storage
5TB Bandwidth

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Many agents, many tools, always-on autonomy

$79.99

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8 vCPU
16GB RAM
320GB Storage
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DigitalOcean Standard Droplets, powered by 2nd generation or earlier Intel CPUs and standard SSD, are perfect for general-purpose workloads and all your applications, offering networking speeds up to 2 Gbps.
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Suitable for personal websites and simple blogs.

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50GB Storage
2TB Transfer Bandwidth
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Supercharge your website performance with the new NGINX-based Lightning Stack. Enjoy faster page loads, optimized request handling, and enhanced caching — delivering blazing-fast speed and seamless scalability for all your applications.
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Suitable for growing businesses & moderate traffic.

$11

USD per month

You pay $0.0357 hourly

2GB RAM
1 vCPU
50GB Storage
2TB Transfer Bandwidth
4 Free AI Copilot Credits

Cloudways Copilot is an AI assistant that monitors your servers and applications, detecting critical issues and providing fast, actionable resolution steps with 1-click SmartFix capability.
Lightning Stack

Supercharge your website performance with the new NGINX-based Lightning Stack. Enjoy faster page loads, optimized request handling, and enhanced caching — delivering blazing-fast speed and seamless scalability for all your applications.
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Supports more demanding websites with higher traffic.

$11

$88

USD per month

You pay $0.1310 hourly

8GB RAM
4 vCPU
160GB Storage
5TB Transfer Bandwidth
4 Free AI Copilot Credits

Cloudways Copilot is an AI assistant that monitors your servers and applications, detecting critical issues and providing fast, actionable resolution steps with 1-click SmartFix capability.
Lightning Stack

Supercharge your website performance with the new NGINX-based Lightning Stack. Enjoy faster page loads, optimized request handling, and enhanced caching — delivering blazing-fast speed and seamless scalability for all your applications.
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8XL

Ideal for e-com stores and resource-intensive applications.

$11

$342

USD per month

You pay $1.0848 hourly

128GB RAM
24 vCPU
2560GB Storage
11TB Transfer Bandwidth
4 Free AI Copilot Credits

Cloudways Copilot is an AI assistant that monitors your servers and applications, detecting critical issues and providing fast, actionable resolution steps with 1-click SmartFix capability.
Lightning Stack

Supercharge your website performance with the new NGINX-based Lightning Stack. Enjoy faster page loads, optimized request handling, and enhanced caching — delivering blazing-fast speed and seamless scalability for all your applications.
Unlimited Visits
Unlimited Websites

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8XL

Ideal for e-com stores and resource-intensive applications.

$11

$342

USD per month

You pay $1.0848 hourly

128GB RAM
24 vCPU
2560GB Storage
11TB Transfer Bandwidth
4 Free AI Copilot Credits

Cloudways Copilot is an AI assistant that monitors your servers and applications, detecting critical issues and providing fast, actionable resolution steps with 1-click SmartFix capability.
Lightning Stack

Cloudways Copilot is an AI assistant that monitors your servers and applications, detecting critical issues and providing fast, actionable resolution steps with 1-click SmartFix capability.

Supercharge your website performance with the new NGINX-based Lightning Stack. Enjoy faster page loads, optimized request handling, and enhanced caching — delivering blazing-fast speed and seamless scalability for all your applications.
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Suitable for personal websites and simple blogs.

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Suitable for growing businesses & moderate traffic.

$11

$35

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30k Unique Visits
100GB Bandwidth

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Supports more demanding websites with higher traffic.

$11

$240

USD per month

3 WordPress Applications
25GB Disk Space
70k Unique Visits
200GB Bandwidth

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Supports high-traffic websites and complex applications.

$11

$995

USD per month

3 WordPress Applications
15GB Disk Space
30k Unique Visits
100GB Bandwidth

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