What Is Cloud Hosting?

Cloud hosting is a type of web hosting that uses a network of connected servers (the “cloud”) to store, manage, and deliver websites or applications. Instead of relying on one physical server, cloud hosting spreads resources across multiple servers.

Key Features

Scalable: You can increase or decrease resources (CPU, RAM, storage) instantly.

Reliable: If one server fails, others take over, reducing downtime.

Flexible: Suitable for small websites up to large enterprise apps.

Pay‑as‑you‑go: You pay only for the resources you use

Common Use Cases

Websites with fluctuating traffic

E‑commerce platforms, others take over, reducing downtime

SaaS applications

Data processing and storage: You pay only for the resources you use