What is the difference between name-based and IP-based hosting?

Name-based hosting is when hosting sites share a single IP address, with site traffic directed by the server to the appropriate hosting account by examining ‘host headers’. IP-based hosting accounts come with a unique IP address that is not shared with anyone else. At any time, for an additional $3 per month, you can convert a name-based account to an IP based account.

Some of the features that require IP based hosting are:

  1. Purchasing your own SSL certificate and using your own domain name for SSL access (secure socket layer).
  2. Anonymous FTP (file sharing) for your visitors is not possible under name-based hosting.
  3. Running scripts or software that requires a unique IP.
  • 0 Users Found This Useful
Was this answer helpful?

Related Articles

Do you have a Control Panel or some other utility to manage my website?

Yes. Our single-sign on control panel gives you access to domain registrations, SSL certificates,...

Can I install software on my site?

Easily install over 300+ free scripts with 1 click via our Softaculous cPanel hosting panel....

How can I change my account from name-based to IP-based?

If your account is on a plan that is name-based and you would like it to be IP-based, you can do...