Do the web servers run Linux and cPanel?

Yes, our web servers run CloudLinux (based on CentOS Linux) and have cPanel installed.

Can we install WordPress on Linux hosting?

If you want to use WordPress to build your website and blog, you have to first install it on your hosting account. Go to your GoDaddy product page. Under Web Hosting, next to the Linux Hosting account you want to use, select Manage.

Why is Linux hosting cheaper than Windows?

Generally speaking, Linux hosting (or shared hosting) is much cheaper than Windows hosting. Why is that? Linux is a free open source system; therefore, web hosting service providers do not need to pay licensing fees for using Linux as their hosting servers’ operating system.

Can I use Linux hosting on Windows?

So you can run your Windows Hosting account from a MacBook, or a Linux Hosting account from a Windows laptop. You can install popular web apps like WordPress on Linux or Windows Hosting. It doesn’t matter!

Do I need Linux Web Hosting?

For most people, Linux Hosting is a great choice because it supports just about everything you need or want in your website from WordPress blogs to online stores and more. You don’t need to know Linux to use Linux Hosting. You use cPanel to manage your Linux Hosting account and websites in any web browser.

What is Linux shared hosting?

Shared hosting is a type of web hosting where a single physical server hosts multiple sites. Many users utilize the resources on a single server, which keeps the costs low. Users each get a section of a server in which they can host their website files. Shared servers can host hundreds of users.

Why is Linux not widely used?

Linux distributions are seen as hard to use. While most modern Linux distributions are every bit as easy to use as Windows or Mac OSx for your average computer user, they are still seen as difficult to use because of their past reputation. A lot of popular software is not supported on Linux.