Node.js Hosting

Starter Package: Ideal for side projects and prototypes. It offers 20GB SSD storage and can host up to 2 domains, with 5 MySQL databases to back your app.

Basic Package: Suitable for growing projects. It includes 40GB SSD storage, up to 5 domains, and 50 MySQL databases for room to expand.

Power Package: Best for developers running multiple sites or data-heavy apps. It provides 100GB SSD storage, up to 10 domains, and unlimited MySQL databases.

Business Package: Designed for high-traffic production apps and e-commerce with substantial data needs. It offers 200GB SSD storage, up to 20 domains, and unlimited MySQL databases across multiple sites.

Yes, you can easily upgrade your plan as your project grows and your needs change. Our plans are designed to scale with you, making upgrades smooth and hassle-free.

Moving up for more storage, databases, or resources will not interrupt your service, so you can keep pace with rising traffic and demand without downtime.

Yes, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on our hosting services. If it is not the right fit within the first 30 days, you can get a full refund. We want you to try the platform with confidence, knowing that we're committed to your satisfaction. For more details, please see our refund policy.

When you choose one of our hosting plans, you get a free .co.za domain registration for the first year. You can select your domain during checkout. After the first year, you'll need to pay the standard renewal fees to keep your domain. This keeps the domain registered under your name and gives your project a professional, locally recognised extension, especially useful for South African apps and businesses.

Our technical team is here to help with any hosting issue, from DNS and databases to migrations, keeping your workflow smooth and stress-free. We offer multiple support options:

1. Live Chat: Engage with us in real-time for immediate assistance.
2. Support Tickets: Submit detailed inquiries, and our knowledgeable staff will address your concerns thoroughly.

Our South African support team is available every day from 07:00 AM to 11:00 PM to assist you.

Yes, we offer free migration services to help you move your site and databases to our platform.

1. Expert Assistance: Our team will guide you through the migration process, ensuring everything goes smoothly.
2. Free Domain Name Transfers: We also offer free domain name transfers for certain domains, allowing you to manage both your hosting and domain with us, saving you the hassle and cost of dealing with multiple providers.

Our goal is to make your transition to our hosting service seamless and cost-effective.

We offer a range of payment options for your convenience:

1. International Payments: PayPal is available for secure international transactions.
2. Local Payments: For those in South Africa, we accept bank transfers, Visa, and MasterCard payments.

For more details, visit our How to pay page.

Getting a project live on our hosting is straightforward. Here's how we make it easy:

• DirectAdmin Control Panel: Manage domains, databases, files, and DNS from one fast, intuitive panel.
• FTP and File Access: Upload your files over FTP, or install popular platforms like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal in one click.
• Guides and Resources: We offer plenty of guides and docs to help you configure and go live.
• Ongoing Support: Our technical team is here to assist you at every step.

We aim to make going from local to live as smooth as possible.

We prioritise the protection and recovery of your data by offering the following measures:

• Regular Automatic Backups: We automatically back up your files and databases regularly and retain backups for up to 9 days.
• Easy Data Recovery: Roll back files or restore your site and databases to an earlier version from the control panel when a change goes wrong.
• Best Practice Recommendation: While we keep your data safe, we recommend keeping your own backups (and version control) for an extra layer of security.

Our goal is to ensure your data is always protected and easily recoverable.

An SSL certificate is like a digital ID for your website. It proves your site is genuine and creates a secure connection for data transfer, keeping information exchanged between your website and its visitors private and safe.

We include a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate with all our hosting plans. As soon as your domain is ready, the system automatically sets up certificates, ensuring your website is secure from day one and protecting your visitors' data.

Our shared hosting is optimised for PHP and MySQL-based sites (WordPress, Laravel, and similar), so it is a great home for your marketing site, front-end, and databases. If you need full control over the Node.js runtime - long-running processes, background workers, custom ports, or your own npm build pipeline - a server with root access is the better fit.

For those workloads we recommend our Linux VPS range, where you can install any Node.js version, run PM2, and configure your stack exactly how you want. Not sure which suits your project? Our team is happy to advise.

In South Africa our hosting starts from just R99 per month . Our plans deliver fast, reliable performance - perfect for developers, startups, and growing brands that want great value without compromise.

Web hosting, domains, and subdomains are distinct but vital components of having a website:

1. Web Hosting: It's like renting space on the internet to store your website's files and data.
2. Domain: This is your website's unique name or address, like "mywebsite.com".
3. Subdomain: These are additional addresses that are part of your main website, helping to organize your site into sections. For instance, if your website is "mywebsite.com", a subdomain could be "blog.mywebsite.com".

These elements work together to make your website accessible and navigable on the internet.

Yes, where and how you host significantly impacts performance and SEO in the following ways:

• Page Load Time: Search engines prioritize user experience, favoring fast-loading websites. A good web host ensures quick server responses, leading to faster page loading times. This is critical for SEO as it affects user interaction and bounce rates.
• Server Uptime: Consistent website availability is crucial for SEO. If your site frequently experiences downtime, search engines may struggle to index it, negatively impacting your rankings. Reliable hosting ensures minimal downtime, keeping your site accessible to both search engines and visitors.
• Server Location: The geographical location of your hosting servers can influence how quickly your site loads for local users. Hosting servers closer to your primary audience can result in faster loading times, which can positively impact your SEO performance.

Our hosting services prioritize these aspects to support your SEO efforts. We offer nearby servers for fast connections and guarantee consistent website availability, which can contribute to improved search engine rankings.