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Linux Hosting

Trust in South Africa's fastest growing web host for your hosting

  • Easy one click website installer
  • Superior performance and load times
  • 99.9% uptime guaranteed
  • 24/7 expert support in South Africa
  • Free email service with every plan

Windows — tech at its best.

The Windows features you know — ASP.NET, ASP, .NET Core, and SQL Server — are best when paired with our Windows Hosting plans. With Windows 2012 R2 and IIS 8.5, our systems run fast and reliable to meet your dev needs.

Security, to the rescue.

Our security team is on the job 24/7 to diligently monitor, thwart suspicious activity and deflect DDoS attacks.

What is hosting?

Hosting is necessary to get your site online, so combine ELITE hosting with your domain name and then upload your content. It’s that simple thanks to our 1-click setup, unlimited storage and bandwidth, resource upgrades and 24/7 security monitoring.

Linux Hosting in South Africa

Trust in South Africa's fastest growing web host for your hosting

  • Easy one click website installer
  • Superior performance and load times
  • 99.9% uptime guaranteed
  • 24/7 expert support in South Africa
  • Free email service with every plan

Linux Hosting in South Africa

Trust in South Africa's fastest growing web host for your hosting

  • Easy one click website installer
  • Superior performance and load times
  • 99.9% uptime guaranteed
  • 24/7 expert support in South Africa
  • Free email service with every plan

Starter

R43,99/mo

cPanel Hosting that’s easy, reliable and lightning-fast.

  • 1 website
  • 30 GB storage
  • 10 email accounts
  • Unmetered bandwidth*

*We don’t limit the amount of storage and bandwidth your site can use as long as it complies with our Hosting Agreement. Should your website bandwidth or storage usage present a risk to the stability, performance or uptime of our servers, we will notify you via email and you may be required to upgrade, or we may restrict the resources your website is using. It’s very rare that a website violates our Hosting Agreement and is typically only seen in sites that use hosting for file sharing or storage.

Economy

R140,99/mo

cPanel Hosting that’s easy, reliable and lightning-fast.

  • 1 website
  • 100 GB space
  • Unlimited bandwidth*
  • 100 email accounts**
  • 10 MySQL databases (1 GB ea.)

*We don’t limit the amount of storage and bandwidth your site can use as long as it complies with our Hosting Agreement. Should your website bandwidth or storage usage present a risk to the stability, performance or uptime of our servers, we will notify you via email and you may be required to upgrade, or we may restrict the resources your website is using. It’s very rare that a website violates our Hosting Agreement and is typically only seen in sites that use hosting for file sharing or storage.

**Email account storage is limited to 100 email accounts with 100 MB of total storage.

R140,99/month

Deluxe

R192,99/mo

cPanel Hosting that’s easy, reliable and lightning-fast.

  • Unlimited websites
  • Unlimited space
  • Unlimited bandwidth*
  • 500 email accounts
  • 25 MySQL databases (1 GB ea.)

*We don’t limit the amount of storage and bandwidth your site can use as long as it complies with our Hosting Agreement. Should your website bandwidth or storage usage present a risk to the stability, performance or uptime of our servers, we will notify you via email and you may be required to upgrade, or we may restrict the resources your website is using. It’s very rare that a website violates our Hosting Agreement and is typically only seen in sites that use hosting for file sharing or storage.

R192,99/month

Ultimate

R298,99/mo

cPanel Hosting that’s easy, reliable and lightning-fast.

  • Unlimited websites
  • Unlimited space
  • Unlimited bandwidth*
  • 1000 email accounts
  • Unlimited MySQL databases (1 GB ea.)
  • 2X Processing power & memory (available for Linux/cPanel only)
  • Premium DNS
  • 1-year SSL certificate to secure customer data and increase search rankings. Included with annual plans only.**

*We don’t limit the amount of storage and bandwidth your site can use as long as it complies with our Hosting Agreement. Should your website bandwidth or storage usage present a risk to the stability, performance or uptime of our servers, we will notify you via email and you may be required to upgrade, or we may restrict the resources your website is using. It’s very rare that a website violates our Hosting Agreement and is typically only seen in sites that use hosting for file sharing or storage.

**After the initial free year, the certificate will automatically renew at the then-current price until canceled. You can cancel your automatic renewal certificate at any time.

R298,99/month

In addition to Linux Hosting plans, we offer Web Hosting Plus Plans

All Linux Hosting plans in South Africa include:

  • Easy-to-use control panel.
    Effortlessly install applications, oversee backups, and fortify your website’s security with the industry-standard cPanel.
  • Resources on-demand.
    If your website requires additional processing power, a simple one-click purchase can seamlessly enhance your CPU/RAM, I/O, and storage.
  • 1-click install of over 150 free apps.
    With Installatron, you gain access to a collection of more than 150 free tools designed for creating CMS sites (such as WordPress, Joomla), forums, and blogs.
  • 1 GB database storage.
    Each web hosting package based on Linux comes with limitless MySQL databases.

Optional paid service for linux hosting

Back it up – that’s smart.

Our Website Backup tool automatically backs up your site daily. What’s even better, you can restore your website with just one click!

And we’re offering it for only R41,99/mo
That’s a no brainer.

Tech at its best.

Enhance your website's performance with our available resources, covering CPU, memory, entry processes, and I/O. Receive notifications as you approach capacity limits. Alternatively, easily track your website's stats through our user-friendly dashboard. Upgrading is a quick and seamless one-click process.

Security is your saviour

Across the expansive online terrain, there exist individuals who may jeopardize the security of your website. Thankfully, our dedicated security team remains vigilant around the clock. They actively monitor, thwart suspicious activities, and repel DDoS attacks to guarantee the safety of your site.

Limitless web hosting

Maintain seamless customer connections by steering clear of website downtime through our 99.9% service availability assurance. In the unlikely event of any lapse, you could qualify for a discount on your shared hosting plan for the duration of the downtime.

Windows — tech at its best.

The Windows features you know — ASP.NET, ASP, .NET Core, and SQL Server — are best when paired with our Windows Hosting plans. With Windows 2012 R2 and IIS 8.5, our systems run fast and reliable to meet your dev needs.

Security, to the rescue.

Our security team is on the job 24/7 to diligently monitor, thwart suspicious activity and deflect DDoS attacks.

What is hosting?

Hosting is necessary to get your site online, so combine ELITE hosting with your domain name and then upload your content. It’s that simple thanks to our 1-click setup, unlimited storage and bandwidth, resource upgrades and 24/7 security monitoring.

Your preferred hosting app is only a mouse click away.

Effortlessly integrate your favorite apps into your website with our user-friendly 1-click app installation feature. Whether you’re in need of a CMS, explore popular options like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and more—all conveniently available for one-click download. Access over 125 programs seamlessly with our cPanel/Linux hosting.

Compare Linux (cPanel) Hosting, Web Hosting Plus and VPS Hosting in South Africa.

 Linux  Hosting (cPanel or Web Hosting)Web Hosting PlusVPS Hosting
Who is it for?Basic websites, low resource applicationsE-commerce, high traffic or data-intensive websites and applicationsResource intensive web apps, full control of the server, ability to customize
Level of technical skillsBasicBasicAdvanced – knowledge of WHM and Linux command line needed
Site VisitorsLow to moderateHighHigh
PlatformLAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)LAMPLAMP (Can install and use others such as NGINX, Node.js, Ruby on Rails)
Control PanelcPanelcPanelcPanel and WHM
Support in South Africa24/7 Standard Support24/7 Standard SupportSelf-Managed or Fully-Managed
Root AccessNoNoYes
Dedicated IP AddressNo13 or more
Snapshot BackupsNoNoYes

All Web Hosting Options in South Africa

DIY Website Builder

For those who don't need the full hosting plan, why not opt for a cheap DIY website builder to get yourself up and running within minutes.

Starting at
R105,99

Web Hosting Plus

If you’re looking for something with a bit more power, perhaps for a high-traffic, eCommerce or plugin-heavy site, you’ll benefit from the dedicated speed that comes with Web Hosting Plus.

Starting at
R443,99

WordPress Hosting

WordPress hosting gives you automatic setup, backups and software updates, as well as access to our award-winning, 24/7 support team.

Starting at
R138,99

WooCommerce Hosting

Sell any product from any location with WooCommerce Hosting. You can sell physical and digital products, different services and subscriptions with access to over $6,000 worth of WooCommerce extensions.

Starting at
R459,99

VPS Hosting

Gain complete control with full root access, optional control panels, backups with performance monitoring, unlimited traffic and a 99.9% uptime guarantee with our VPS Hosting.

Starting at
R93,99

Dedicated Servers

Dedicated Server Hosting packs a punch with large power and even larger flexibility.

Starting at
R2 650,99

How to choose the right Linux Hosting plan for you?

 EconomyDeluxeUltimate
Websites1UnlimitedUnlimited
Disk space100 GBUnlimitedUnlimited
Monthly bandwidthUnmeteredUnmeteredUnmetered
Shared CPUs122
Memory512 MB1 GB1.5 GB
Input/output (I/O)10240 kilobytes/sec10240 kilobytes/sec10240 kilobytes/sec
FTP users52550
SQL 2012 or 2014 hosting
MSSQL1 x 200MB2 x 200MBUnlimited x 200MB
MySQL databases10 x 1 GB25 x 1 GB50 x 1 GB
Database backup/restore
Direct database access
DNS management  Premium DNS
Access with www.
External domainsUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
Subdomains255075
Alias domainsUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
cPanel94.0.1994.0.1994.0.19
Easy application installer
phpMyAdmin
CloudLinux
CageFS
Password protected directories
SSH access (secure shell)
FTP over SSL (FTPS)
Raw access logs
Site statistics
Premium DNS
SSL certificate (restrictions apply)
24/7 hosting expert support in South Africa
Cron jobs
File manager
Number of filesUp to 250,000Up to 250,000Up to 250,000
ImageMagick
125+ free applications
Drupal
WordPress©
phpbb
PHP 8.1, 8.0, 7.4, 7.3, 5.6
PHP OPCache
PHP LSAPI
Custom PHP.ini
HTTP/2
Python
Perl
Web mail
Exchange
Email alias for Hosting
Auto-responder
Fraud, virus & spam protection
Email privacy & protection with 256-bit encryption
99.9% uptime guarantee**
30-day money back guarantee (Annual plans only)

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No.1 award-winning expert support

We all know that even the most advanced technology is only as good as the people who put it together. That’s why, in addition to a variety of other services, we provide skilled phone support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are one of very few web hosts in South Africa that are open around the clock.

Call 087 550 2198 to reach our technical support team.

Frequently Asked Questions about Linux Hosting:

Web hosting is a service provided by companies (the web host) that sell or lease space on a server where you store the files that make your website accessible on the internet. These companies typically require that you own a domain, and they may help you purchase one.

Once you purchase a Web hosting plan, we store your site on our servers and assign it a unique DNS. The DNS is the address that allows people around the world to access your website. This unique address is required in order for people to view your site.

By purchasing a website hosting package, you’re buying space our servers. It’s similar to the space on the hard drive of a computer, and the being on our server allows your website files to be accessed from anywhere.

For more information: Web Hosting product support page.

Linux hosting is a popular hosting option where a provider hosts multiple websites on one physical web server. Typically, most websites don’t use many server resources, so linux hosting lets providers offer stable service at a low cost. If you decide that shared hosting is right for you, you’ll need to decide which type of shared hosting you prefer. We offer three shared hosting solutions: Linux plans using cPanel, Windows plans using Plesk and WordPress Hosting. Shared hosting allows you to share hosting space and costs with others, while benefitting from the speed and space you need for your small business website.

Depending on the what you want to do with your website, we offer Windows and Linux hosting. For instance, if you want to create a shopping cart, host a podcast, or add a blog, check out Should I choose a Windows or Linux hosting account? to see which is the best fit.

Or, call the Elite Hosting support team. We’re here to help 24/7.

cPanel is a web hosting control panel that provides a web hosting customer/owner a user interface intended to help them easily manage their website and shared server. It allows users to create websites using a variety of content management systems (CMS) including WordPress, Drupal, Magento and Joomla.

There are several options to help you build your website – from hand-coding with HTML to using a website builder program. If you require a high degree of functionality and versatility from your website, you’ll benefit from programs and applications that can help you build your site. Our Web Hosting plans give you access to free, server-side applications to develop and customize your website, including popular Content Management System (CMS) applications like WordPress® and Joomla!®. You can also add a Dedicated IP and add an SSL Certificate later.

If you’ve built your website in a HTML editor (like Dreamweaver or Microsoft Expression Studio), upload your website files via FTP (File Transfer Protocol). We have a built-in FTP File Manager for you to access in our Hosting Control Center.

If your files are larger than 20 MB, we recommend using the tool FileZilla, compatible with Windows®, Mac®, and Linux® operating systems. Or, you may choose to use third-party FTP clients.

For more information: Uploading Files to Your Website (FTP).

Drupal hosting is any web hosting plan that is compatible with Drupal — an open-source content management system (CMS) that powers websites online. Drupal hosting provides the basic framework for building a website and is favored by professional developers for its power and flexibility. Enterprise and government website administers prefer Drupal hosting for its high level of security.

Moving your website to The Elite Web Co., is a simple process; access your existing website files and upload them through our Hosting Control Center (or via an FTP client). If you don’t immediate access to your website files, you should be able to request a copy from your current website hosting provider.

If you have any questions along the way, our 24/7 support team is here to assist you. We can help you determine the best method for transitioning your website to a ELTIE account.

For more information: Transferring Your Hosting Account.

We recommend you work with your payment provider (e.g., PayPal Checkout, Square Online Checkout and Stripe Checkout) to understand any additional requirements for which you are responsible.

AutoSSL is a free alternative to paid SSL certificates. With AutoSSL, your sites are automatically secured with a free, Domain Validated (DV) SSL certificate by Sectigo. Your SSL certificate will stay up-to-date and auto renew on your behalf. 

AutoSSL automatically assigns an DV SSL Certificate to websites created or managed within the cPanel account. With AutoSSL enabled, your websites are automatically secured with a free SSL Certificate. Upon expiration, your new SSL Certificate is automatically requested and assigned.

Yes, AutoSSL is free and included as part of your hosting plan. It automatically assigns and renews an SSL Certificate to your site and every site in your cPanel account will be automatically assigned an SSL Certificate.

Help articles on Linux Hosting

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