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Customizable managed hosting for WordPress, Magento, Laravel & PHP apps. Full control over server resources and cloud choice.
Scalable Web Hosting for Agencies With Simple Workflows
Launch unlimited client websites on top cloud providers with fast performance, built-in security, and simple workflows. Cloudways provides web hosting for agencies that need to manage multiple client sites, scale projects, and collaborate with teams—all backed by 24/7 expert support.
600K+
WordPress Sites Hosted
120K+
Active Servers
72
Industry Leading NPS
Why Is Cloudways The Best Web Hosting for Agencies?
Agencies need more than speed. Cloudways offers the best agency web hosting with unlimited sites, simple management workflows, and support designed for growing teams.
Unlimited Websites.
On Cloudways, you pay per server, not per site. Host as many client projects as your server can handle, scale new sites easily, and resell hosting without extra costs—ideal for agency hosting environments managing multiple client websites.
There are many benefits: Price, Speed, Backup/Restore etc. You get *unlimited* applications, even with the most basic plan, which is a w e s o m e !
Yanay Reingewertz. – Embedded Software Engineer – SolarEdge TechnologiesEasy Project Management.
Managing clients is simple with Cloudways. Organize projects, add team members, and control client access from one dashboard, keeping everything clear and hassle-free.
“Leon enthusiastically vouches for SafeUpdates, calling it a “game changer” for any digital agency engaged in website management for clients. So why not give it a try? You might just be surprised at how much easier your life can be with SafeUpdates on your side.”
Leon Sokolski – Co-Founder – LokalEngage
Choice and Simplicity.
Serve any client with Cloudways. Choose from top cloud providers and launch apps like WordPress, Magento, or PHP in a click, all without complex setup—perfect for agency web hosting workflows that require flexibility across multiple projects.
“Cloudways’ flexibility in terms of server locations and choice of cloud providers has been highly beneficial for our web development agency, especially when it comes to expanding our global reach.”
Rhett Lloyd – Owner – WebSuited24/7/365 Expert Support.
Agencies never work nine to five. Cloudways experts are available around the clock to resolve issues quickly and keep your client websites running smoothly.
“Best service we use with probably the best customer support experience ever. They fix our website and are just so easy to work with.”
Emily Porter – Owner, Theoberports
All the Hosting Features Your Agency Needs to Grow and Scale
Cloudways brings the essential tools for web hosting for agencies, from speed and security to team workflows and backups, so you can serve more clients without the headaches.
SSD Hosting
SSD greatly improves your client’s site performance and speed since the data transfer rate is much higher as compared to traditional storage.
Built-in Caches
Integrated caching solutions like Memcached, Varnish, and Redis optimize load times, so your client sites run at peak performance.
Optimized Stack
Our hosting stack comprises NGINX, Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, and PHP-FPM to tackle high volume traffic and server requests resulting in better performance and faster load times.
PHP 8 Ready
Host Client’s WooCommerce store on a PHP 8 ready server that’s significantly faster, secure, and more versatile than previous versions.
Cloudflare
Safeguard your agency’s client websites with Cloudflare’s DDoS protection and CDN, ensuring security, speed, and uptime.
Breeze Plugin
Our lightweight caching plugin comes pre-installed on WooCommerce stores, optimizing website speed without the hassle of manual configurations.
Dedicated Firewalls
Platform-level firewalls shield client websites from cyber threats like IP spoofing, phishing, and unauthorized access—keeping your agency’s projects safe 24/7.
SSL Certificates
Get free ‘Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates’ for all sites, ensuring encrypted connections and boosting client trust while improving SEO rankings.
Login Security
Protect your account with 2FA and also get notified of any login attempts made from an unidentified device.
IP Whitelisting
Easily manage secure access for your team with IP whitelisting for SSH and SFTP, ensuring only authorized users can connect.
Application Isolation
Each client website or store is fully isolated from others on the same server, preventing cross-site contamination and maintaining data integrity.
Database Security
Client data stays protected with restricted remote access, allowing only pre-approved IP addresses to interact with databases.
IaaS Providers
Choose from 60+ data centers of world-class providers such as DigitalOcean, Amazon Web Services, Google Compute Engine, Vultr, and Linode for the best performance and reliability.
Block Storage
Expand storage instantly as your agency grows—without upgrading your entire server. Scale storage independently while keeping costs optimized.
Vertical Scaling
Scale up your server resources such as RAM, CPU, and storage on demand to handle high-traffic client websites and performance spikes—all without downtime.
No Contract
With pay-as-you-go pricing, you only pay for what you use. No fixed fees, no long-term contracts—giving your agency the financial flexibility it needs.
1-Click Actions
Manage client projects faster with 1-click backups, restores, and server cloning, saving your team time while ensuring seamless operations.
PHP Versions
Switch between PHP versions (from PHP 5.6 to the latest 8.x) effortlessly, ensuring compatibility for all client projects and custom-built applications.
24/7 Expert Support
We offer 24/7 live chat support in all areas to help you manage your client sites without any hiccups.
Active Community
Join a network of like-minded agency owners and web professionals who share insights, strategies, and technical expertise to help you scale your business.
Knowledge Base
Access a centralized resource hub with guides, tutorials, and troubleshooting tips to quickly resolve issues and optimize performance without waiting for support.
Ticketing System
Leave your queries through our ticketing system to avoid waiting in queues. Our engineers respond promptly to every query.
Support Add-ons
We offer advanced and premium add-ons for priority support. Tell us about your requirements and we’ll take care of it.
Troubleshooting
We provide advanced server and application monitoring tools, allowing you to identify and resolve issues before they impact your client sites. Our support team is always on hand to assist when needed.
Git Integration
Speed up development with pre-installed Git, enabling auto-deployment on live servers without manual intervention—perfect for agencies handling multiple projects.
SSH and SFTP Access
SSH and SFTP allow you to securely access servers and update files for your application. You can also create SFTP credentials for your team members.
1-Click Cloning
Make copies of your WooCommerce store or clone the entire server in just 1-click. You will get new staging URLs for themes/plugins compatibility testing, etc.
Team Collaboration
Assign custom roles to your agency team members, ensuring the right people have the right level of access. One team member can also be part of multiple teams for better project collaboration.
Staging URLs
Develop and test client websites safely with free staging URLs, allowing you to refine designs, test plugins, and ensure compatibility before going live.
User Roles
Easily manage access levels by assigning full or restricted permissions to developers, designers, and project managers—regardless of their location.
“You can take advantage of the scalability and power of platforms like Digital Ocean, without being a systems administrator or having expertise with a server.”
Brandon Ernst
Founder & CEO, Brand on Fire
“Cloudways offers an easier interface & a more thorough set of features, which really helps support our growth as a business.”
Iain Wang
CEO, ClassBento
Cloudways offers an intuitive and user-friendly control panel that makes managing your server and applications a breeze
Michael Kuczek
Founder, Biiird.com
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Launch PHP Apps in One Click.
Run WordPress, Magento, Laravel, and other PHP apps instantly. Cloudways makes deployment fast and hassle free so agencies save time on every project.
Launch My App Now Two Powerful Ways to Host.
One Transparent Platform.
Choose Flexible for total control or go hands-free with Autonomous. Either way, you get optimized performance and pay only for what you need.
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Lightning Stack - Now Available
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Cloudways Autonomous
Fully managed hosting for WordPress for dynamic high traffic eCom and LMS sites — built to autoscale for thousands of concurrent users.
Select Cloud Provider
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Fastest growing & affordable cloud provider with high-performance SSD standard and NVMe storage premium servers across 9 locations. Select the perfect fit from their Basic, General Purpose, and CPU Optimized server lineup.
DigitalOcean
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Across 30 locations, Vultr provides standard servers featuring SSD storage and high frequency servers with NVMe storage powered by the fastest architecture available in the Vultr product lineup.
Vultr
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Popular cloud emphasizing consistent performance across 25 datacenters. Choose Linode if you wish top quality performance at a pocket—friendly budget.
Linode
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Flexible Amazon cloud compute (EC2) with configurable storage/bandwidth across 28 datacenters. AWS supports dynamic vertical scaling with options to both upgrade and downgrade server resources. Select the perfect fit from their Standard and Compute Optimized server lineup.
AWS
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Google Compute Engine (GCE) is an extremely powerful cloud hosting infrastructure with the efficient performance that comes with Google's brand name. With 28 datacenters, GCE supports dynamic vertical scaling with options to both upgrade and downgrade server resources. Select the perfect fit from their Standard, Compute Optimized and High Compute server lineup.
GoogleCloud
Select Server Type
- Basic
DigitalOcean is the fastest growing cloud provider.
- General Purpose
DigitalOcean is the fastest growing cloud provider.
- CPU Optimized
DigitalOcean is the fastest growing cloud provider.
- Standard
DigitalOcean is the fastest growing cloud provider.
- Standard
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.
- Premium
DigitalOcean Premium Droplets are powered by 2nd or 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors and faster NVME storage delivering higher network throughput up to 10 Gbps for your most demanding applications.
Micro
Suitable for personal websites and simple blogs.
$11
$11
USD per month
You pay $0.0357 hourly
- 2GB RAM
- 1 vCPU
- 50GB Storage
- 2TB Transfer Bandwidth
- 5 Free AI Copilot Credits
- Lightning Stack
- Unlimited Visits
- Unlimited Websites
Small
Suitable for growing businesses & moderate traffic.
$11
$11
USD per month
You pay $0.0357 hourly
- 2GB RAM
- 1 vCPU
- 50GB Storage
- 2TB Transfer Bandwidth
- 5 Free AI Copilot Credits
- Lightning Stack
- Unlimited Visits
- Unlimited Websites
Most Popular
Medium
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
- 5 Free AI Copilot Credits
- Lightning Stack
- Unlimited Visits
- Unlimited Websites
8XL
Ideal for e-com stores and resource-intensive applications.
$11
USD per month
You pay $1.0848 hourly
- 128GB RAM
- 24 vCPU
- 2560GB Storage
- 11TB Transfer Bandwidth
- 5 Free AI Copilot Credits
- Lightning Stack
- Unlimited Visits
- Unlimited Websites
$0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.
Free Trial
Best for growing businesses that need autoscaling.
$100
$0For 3 Days
Plan Includes
Website: 01
Baseline Autoscale Servers: 01
Bandwidth: 150 GB
Disk space: 20 GB
Visits: Unmetered
PHP Workers: 100/server
Features Included
True Autoscaling
Cloudflare Enterprise CDN Redis Caching Object Cache Pro + Relay Free Managed MigrationGrowth
Best for growing businesses that need autoscaling.
$100
$100/Month
Plan Includes
Website: 01
Baseline Autoscale Servers: 01
Bandwidth: 150 GB
Disk space: 20 GB
Visits: Unmetered
PHP Workers: 100/server
Features Included
True Autoscaling Cloudflare Enterprise CDN Redis Caching Object Cache Pro + Relay Free Managed MigrationAdditional Charges
- Disk Space: $1/GB
- Bandwidth: $0.04/GB
- Autoscaling: $0.07/hr/server beyond baseline
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Scale
Best For Woocommerce
$100
$200/Month
Plan Includes
Website: 01
Baseline Autoscale Servers: 02
Bandwidth: 250 GB
Disk space: 50 GB
Visits: Unmetered
PHP Workers: 100/server
Features Included
True Autoscaling Cloudflare Enterprise CDN Redis Caching Object Cache Pro + Relay Free Managed MigrationAdditional Charges
- Disk Space: $1/GB
- Bandwidth: $0.04/GB
- Autoscaling: $0.10/hr/server beyond baseline
Plus
Best For LMS platforms & large WooCommerce stores
$100
$400/Month
Plan Includes
Website: 01
Baseline Autoscale Servers: 03
Bandwidth: 1000 GB
Disk space: 100 GB
Visits: Unmetered
PHP Workers: 100/server
Features Included
True Autoscaling Cloudflare Enterprise CDN Redis Caching Object Cache Pro + Relay Free Managed MigrationAdditional Charges
- Disk Space: $1/GB
- Bandwidth: $0.04/GB
- Autoscaling: $0.12/hr/server beyond baseline
Enterprise
Beyond standard plans? We’ll create a plan that fits your needs.
Custom
Optimized resources for your traffic and usage patterns. Custom resource allocation and baseline capacity. Expert consultation to match plan to requirements.
Effortless, Free Migrations - Tailored for Agencies.
We’ll migrate your first client website to Cloudways for FREE—no downtime, no disruptions.
Migrate My Website.Real Success Stories. Powered By Cloudways.
Read real-life case studies of companies that used our managed cloud server hosting to take their online businesses to the next level!
Improved site speed by 40% and increased course bookings across AU.
Mo Soltany
Business Development Manager
Cut hosting cost 80% while serving 17M+ users across 160+ countries.
Bryan Feinberg
Founder and CEO
Saw 600% growth, and our homepage achieved a perfect 100% score.
Stephan Eijer
Owner
Managed over $1M in sales and a 200% traffic spike seamlessly.
Sol Lee
Co-founder
Doubled site speed, 20% traffic growth & 50% faster load times.
Great Opomu
Chief WordPress Officer
Scaled to 140+ client sites & hit $1M ARR as performance soared.
Andrew Jackson
Founder & CEO
Streamlined operations for 60+ businesses with reliable performance.
Michelle Coe
President and Senior Creative Director
Saved 25–30% on hosting costs with 40% faster server response time.
Roberto M. Filho
Founder and CEO
30% faster, 280+ sites scaled, $10M+ revenue growth, this year.
Tristan Gatellier
CEO
Achieved 99 PageSpeed score, zero downtime and scalable growth.
Joost Rust
Director
Reduced server costs by 50% and homepage load time dropped to 1.2s.
Florence Luo
Owner and CEO
Grew monthly readership 3x from 3M to 9M after moving to Cloudways.
Simon Treulle
CEO
Improved store speed by 30%, which led to a 22% increase in conversions.
Yogita Khasturi
Co-Founder
Managed over $1M in sales and a 200% traffic spike seamlessly.
Sol Lee
Co-founder
Posted 2.6M views and earned $600K in commissions so rewarding.
Adam Connell
Founder
Handled 20x traffic spikes on 18-year-old site with 5,484 articles.
Jonathan Bailey
Founder
Resulted in a perfect 100% PageSpeed score and 600K page views.
Michael Donovan
Co-founder
Boosted monthly pageviews to 200K, leading to a 6-figure valuation.
Daniel Shuttleworth
Founder
Experienced a 3x increase in traffic and revenue, with 100% speed.
Keith Mint
Founder
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Cloudways different from Hostinger, Kinsta, SiteGround, or WP Engine?
Traditional hosting providers often operate on fixed plans with predefined limits. Cloudways differs by offering infrastructure-level flexibility. Agencies can choose their cloud provider, scale resources vertically, and pay only for what they use.
This approach provides greater control over performance and pricing, making it better suited for agencies managing diverse client portfolios rather than single-site owners.
This approach provides greater control over performance and pricing, making it better suited for agencies managing diverse client portfolios rather than single-site owners.
What performance features and uptime guarantees are included in hosting for agencies?
Cloudways agency hosting is built on an optimized server stack designed for speed and reliability. It includes advanced caching layers, performance monitoring tools, automated backups, and dedicated firewalls.
Uptime depends on the chosen cloud provider, but the infrastructure is designed for high availability. Agencies can also scale resources during peak traffic periods to maintain performance consistency.
Uptime depends on the chosen cloud provider, but the infrastructure is designed for high availability. Agencies can also scale resources during peak traffic periods to maintain performance consistency.
How does Cloudways simplify managing multiple client sites with agency hosting?
Cloudways centralizes site management in one dashboard. Agencies can deploy new applications quickly, clone existing projects, create staging environments, and monitor performance metrics without switching systems.
By reducing repetitive operational tasks, the platform allows agencies to handle more client sites efficiently while maintaining service quality.
By reducing repetitive operational tasks, the platform allows agencies to handle more client sites efficiently while maintaining service quality.
Can I have a multisite or headless site on my agency hosting?
Yes. Cloudways supports WordPress Multisite as well as headless configurations and custom PHP applications. This makes it suitable for agencies building complex architectures, API-driven projects, or scalable WooCommerce stores.
The infrastructure is flexible enough to accommodate both traditional WordPress builds and more advanced implementations.
The infrastructure is flexible enough to accommodate both traditional WordPress builds and more advanced implementations.
Why choose Cloudways for agency hosting over other providers?
Cloudways combines managed convenience with cloud-level scalability. Agencies gain control over infrastructure without dealing with server administration. You can choose from leading cloud providers, optimize performance with an advanced stack, and scale vertically when traffic grows.
This balance between flexibility and simplicity allows agencies to focus on client growth rather than backend management.
This balance between flexibility and simplicity allows agencies to focus on client growth rather than backend management.
How many clients can I manage with Cloudways hosting for agency?
There is no fixed limit on the number of client websites you can manage. The capacity depends on the server size and resource requirements of each project. Agencies can host multiple applications on one server or launch additional servers as demand increases.
This flexibility ensures that hosting for agencies can scale alongside your client base without structural restrictions.
This flexibility ensures that hosting for agencies can scale alongside your client base without structural restrictions.
What is Agency hosting and how does it help digital agencies scale?
Cloudways agency hosting is built specifically for agencies that manage multiple client websites and need centralized control without server management complexity. Instead of juggling separate hosting accounts for each project, agencies can use a single Cloudways platform to deploy, monitor, optimize, and scale their clients' sites efficiently.
Does Cloudways offer a dedicated WordPress hosting for agencies solution?
Yes. Cloudways provides managed WordPress hosting for agencies that need performance, flexibility, and multi-site management. Agencies can launch WordPress and WooCommerce sites quickly, create staging environments, automate backups, and manage team access without handling server maintenance.
The platform is built to support agencies running multiple WordPress projects simultaneously while maintaining speed and stability.
The platform is built to support agencies running multiple WordPress projects simultaneously while maintaining speed and stability.
Where can agencies find affordable hosting with migration included?
Agencies can find affordable hosting plans on Cloudways that include free migrations, making it easy to move client sites without downtime. Our managed cloud hosting comes with expert migrations included, so onboarding new clients is quick and hassle free.
What is agency hosting?
Agency hosting is a specialized hosting solution that enables agencies to launch and manage multiple client websites under a single provider.
With Cloudways’ managed hosting for agencies, hosting websites is more than just taking them live. Our platform makes website deployment a one-click process while also providing add-on services like Cloudflare and Rackspace at discounted prices.
Plus, you get dedicated cloud servers and can manage unlimited websites simultaneously, making Cloudways the best web hosting for agencies.
How can I get access to my clients’ sites?
Cloudways provides secure, structured access through role-based permissions. Agencies can assign team members specific access levels, manage application-level credentials, enable two-factor authentication, and whitelist IP addresses when necessary.
Can I resell Cloudways?
Yes, you can. Thousands of agencies resell Cloudways' managed hosting for agencies, providing premium hosting services to their clients.
How much does Cloudways agency hosting cost?
Cloudways agency hosting operates on a pay-as-you-go model. There are no joining fees or long-term commitments. Agencies select their preferred cloud provider and server size, and pricing is based on the infrastructure resources used. For example when you launch a $10/month server on DigitalOcean and delete the server after one day of use, you’ll only be charged for 1 day, i.e., $0.0139 (per hour cost) * 24 hours = $0.3336.
How do I migrate my website?
As an agency, you are eligible for up to 5 free expert migrations, ensuring a seamless transfer of your websites without any disruptions.
Alternatively, you can use our free migration plugin to automate the process and move your agency websites to Cloudways within minutes.
Will I get free SSL?
Yes! With Cloudways’ agency web hosting for WordPress, you get a free SSL certificate to secure your websites and all linked subdomains. We utilize Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates for enhanced security and encryption.
Can I install more than one app on my server?
You can add as many apps as you want to your hosting server. However, make sure that your server has enough resources to handle all the apps you add to it.
How fast is your agency hosting?
Most websites hosted on the platform can load within less than 3 seconds. However, the speed of your website depends on the resources it uses. If you have too many plugins or extensions installed on your website, the site will load slowly. You can improve its speed further by enabling server-side cache, Varnish, and WordPress cache plugin, Breeze.
Do you offer backups for my websites hosted by my agency?
Yes. we allow you to set a backup frequency of your choice for all your agency clients’ websites. You can set the backup frequency from 1 hour to 1 week. Here is how you can change the backup frequency.
Can I transfer a server to my agency client’s account?
Yes, you can move one server from your account to your client’s account on the platform. However, the server will have the same IP address. This feature is ideal for agencies who want to give full control (including billing) of the servers to their clients to manage the day-to-day operations.
You can read more about this feature here.Can I add a team member to my agency’s or client’s account?
Yes, you can add a team member to your Cloudways account. To do so, you need to be the owner of the Cloudways account.
There are a few conditions for adding team members:
- The email address you want to add as the team member should not be associated with any Cloudways account (Trial or Full).
- Your account should have at least one active server.
- You should not be using the platform on a trial basis.