Runtime and packages
List the software versions, packages, ports and background services your application needs. Choose a VPS when the project needs operating-system control.
Developers
Hosting for your next application.
Choose shared hosting for a website or a VPS for custom software. Keep control of deployment, data and access.
Hosting options
Compare the services for your project.
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VPS
Self-managed virtual servers with administrator access. Check current resources, licence costs and backup requirements.
See VPS →02Dedicated
A physical server quoted to your application, storage and networking requirements.
See Dedicated →03Domains
Register, transfer and renew domains, and manage the DNS records used by your website and email.
See Domains →04Backups
SFTP storage for your backup software. Confirm physical separation when the source is also at DotMoose.
See Backups →Your requirements
What does your project need?
For independent developers, product teams, consultants, and small software companies deploying websites, APIs, services, databases, and internal tools.
Separate environments
Keep development and staging separate from production credentials and customer data. Prevent test systems from sending real emails or payments.
Deployment process
Record how to build, release and roll back the application. Test the process from a clean environment.
Capacity and backups
Measure normal and peak resource use. Back up data that cannot be recreated, and test a restore before relying on it.
Next steps
Plan your setup.
Use shared hosting when a website is all you need
Use VPS when the application needs operating-system control
Move to dedicated hardware when the workload justifies it
Keep recovery and migration paths documented
Free guide
Developer Hosting Decision Guide
Use the detailed checklist to plan setup, access, migration and recovery with your team.
Download PDF →Help choosing
Tell us about your project.
Send us the software you use, your storage needs and your launch or moving date.
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