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A '''web hosting service''' is a type of [[Internet hosting service]] that allows individuals and organizations to make their [[website]] accessible via the [[World Wide Web]]. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a [[server (computing)|server]] owned or leased for use by clients, as well as providing [[Internet]] connectivity, typically in a [[data center]]. Web hosts can also provide data center space and connectivity to the Internet for other servers located in their data center, called [[colocation centre|colocation]], also known as ''Housing'' in Latin America or France.

The scope of web hosting services variesuvaries greatly. The most basic is [[web page]] and small-scale file hosting, where files can be [[upload]]ed via [[File Transfer Protocol]] (FTP) or a Web interface. The files are usually delivered to the Web "as is" or with minimal processing. Many [[Internet service provider]]s (ISPs) offer this service free to subscribers. Individuals and organizations may also obtain Web page hosting from alternative service providers. Personal web site hosting is typically free, advertisement-sponsored, or inexpensive. Business web site hosting often has a higher expense depending upon the size and type of the site.

Single page hosting is generally sufficient for [[personal web page]]s. A complex site calls for a more comprehensive package that provides [[database]] support and application development platforms (e.g. [[PHP]], [[Java platform|Java]], [[Ruby on Rails]], [[ColdFusion]], or [[ASP.NET]]). These facilities allow customers to write or install scripts for applications like [[Internet forum|forums]] and [[content management]]. Also, [[Secure Sockets Layer]] (SSL) is typically used for websites that wish to keep the data transmitted more secure.