When you are purchasing a hosting plan, one aspect that may be useful to consider is whether to choose a managed or a self-managed hosting at the server level. Each is suited to different user preferences and technical expertise levels:

• With managed hosting, the technical aspects of the server, such as server configuration, server security and maintenance are integrated as part of the hosting service

• On the other side, self-managed hosting provides full control over their server environment, while offering more flexibility and customization options

Please note that this management refers to server-level permissions and functions. In both cases, you will be in charge of everything related to your hosting plan and website management and security.

At Hostinger, you have the following alternatives available:

Managed Hosting

All of our Web and Cloud hosting plans are managed. They’re the best option to obtain a powerful and feature-rich hosting environment without the need for advanced technical knowledge:

• Web Hosting plans: Web Single, Web Premium and Web Business

• Cloud Hosting plans: Cloud Startup, Cloud Professional and Cloud Enterprise

Self-Managed Hosting

All of our VPS Hosting and Minecraft Server Hosting plans are self-managed only. This means that you will get root access, allowing you to install and customize software, as well as manage security measures and server settings to meet your exact specifications.

Follow this guide to know more about VPS: How and Why to Buy a VPS Package?