DreamHost - Web and WordPress Hosting, Domains

# DreamHost

> DreamHost is an independent, employee-owned web hosting provider since 1997. We provide web hosting, WordPress hosting, Managed VPS Hosting, dedicated servers, cloud computing, and domain services with a 100% uptime guarantee. We're the only hosting company offering free custom websites to all new customers who sign up for at least one year of hosting.

## Company Overview

DreamHost has been providing web hosting services since 1997, serving over 400,000 customers and 1.5 million websites globally. Our unique employee-owned structure ensures decisions prioritize customer success over investor returns. We're committed to 100% renewable energy hosting, strong privacy protection, and open source contributions. New customers receive a free custom website with annual hosting plans.

## WordPress Hosting

- [WordPress Hosting Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/wordpress/) - Optimized hosting starting at $2.59/month
- [Managed WordPress (DreamPress)](https://www.dreamhost.com/wordpress/managed/) - High-performance managed WordPress with staging, caching, and more
- [WordPress Migration Services](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/free-wordpress-migrations/) - Free automated and professional migration
- [WordPress Install Assistant](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/wordpress-install-assistant/) - Guided WordPress setup
- [WordPress Staging](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/wordpress-staging/) - Test changes before going live with one-click deployment
- [WordPress Backups](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/wordpress-backups/) - Automated backup solutions (backups not guaranteed)
- [WordPress Caching](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/wordpress-caching/) - Built-in performance optimization
- [Liftoff AI Website Builder](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/ai-website-builder/) - AI-powered WordPress site creation in under 60 seconds

## Hosting Services

- [Hosting Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/) - All hosting solutions
- [Managed VPS Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/) - Virtual private servers from $10/month (Nginx web server)
- [Dedicated Servers](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/dedicated/) - High-performance dedicated hosting with 100% uptime guarantee (Nginx web server)
- [Hosting Reviews](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/reviews/) - Customer testimonials and ratings

## Cloud Services

- [Cloud Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/cloud/) - Cloud computing solutions
- [DreamCompute](https://www.dreamhost.com/cloud/computing/) - OpenStack-powered cloud computing with KVM hypervisor, instances from 1GB-64GB RAM
- [DreamObjects](https://www.dreamhost.com/cloud/storage/) - S3-compatible object storage with 99.99999% durability at $0.025/GB monthly storage

## Domain Services

- [Domain Registration](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/) - 400+ TLDs with free WHOIS privacy
- [Domain Pricing](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/pricing/) - Transparent domain pricing
- [Domain Transfer](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/transfer-domains-to-dreamhost/) - Free transfers with extended registration
- [Special Domain Deals](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/special-deals/) - Current domain promotions
- [Popular TLDs](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/com/) - .com domains
- [.NET Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/net/) - .net registration
- [.ORG Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/org/) - .org registration
- [.IO Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/io/) - Tech startup domains
- [.AI Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/ai/) - AI and tech domains

## Email Services

- [Email Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/email/) - Professional email with 1GB storage (expandable to 25GB)
- [Google Workspace](https://www.dreamhost.com/google-workspace/) - Gmail for business with Google's productivity suite
- Email protocols: IMAP (port 993), POP3 (port 995), SMTP (port 587) with STARTTLS encryption
- Sending limits: 100 recipients per hour, 25 emails per 15 minutes
- 40MB maximum message size
- Advanced spam filtering with MailChannels
- DKIM signing and SPF records included

## Features & Tools

- [Features Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/) - Complete feature list
- [AI Website Builder](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/ai-website-builder/) - AI-powered site creation
- [Free Website Offer](https://www.dreamhost.com/offers/free-website/) - Free custom website with annual hosting
- [Business Name Generator](https://www.dreamhost.com/tools/business-name-generator/) - AI-powered business naming tool
- [Control Panel](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/panel/) - Custom control panel (not cPanel)
- [Business Advisor](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/business-advisor/) - Business growth guidance
- [Business Planner](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/business-planner/) - Strategic planning tools
- [Content Builder](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/content-builder/) - Visual content creation
- [Traffic Dashboard](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/traffic-dashboard/) - Analytics and insights

## Security & Performance

- [Security Features](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/security/) - Comprehensive security suite including Web Application Firewall
- [SSL/TLS Certificates](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/ssl-tls-certificates/) - Free Let's Encrypt SSL
- [CDN Services](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/cdn/) - Bunny CDN integration with 35-42% performance improvements
- [Domain Privacy](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/private-registration/) - Free WHOIS protection
- [Two-Factor Authentication](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/security/) - Google Authenticator and YubiKey support
- **Note: Not HIPAA compliant, no Business Associate Agreements available**

## Supported Technologies

### Container & Orchestration
- **Docker**: Not supported on Shared/Managed VPS Hosting. Manual installation possible on Dedicated Servers with admin user or DreamCompute
- **Kubernetes**: Available only on DreamCompute cloud platform
- **Note**: Container technologies require root/sudo access, limiting them to Dedicated Servers with admin user or DreamCompute

### Databases
- **MySQL 8**: Fully supported on all hosting plans
- **PostgreSQL**: Not supported on Shared/VPS. Manual installation on Dedicated Servers or DreamCompute only
- **MongoDB/NoSQL**: Not supported on managed hosting. Manual installation on Dedicated Servers or DreamCompute only
- **SQLite3**: Supported on all servers
- **Redis**: Available on DreamPress Pro plans, manual installation possible on Dedicated/DreamCompute
- **Backup retention**: 5-day retention for databases (vs 2-week for files)

### Runtime Environments
- **PHP**: 8.x current standard, PHP 7.x Extended Support available
- **Python**: 3.x versions including 3.10.1, 3.9.2, 3.6.2 (virtual environment required)
- **Ruby**: Full support with Ruby on Rails (VPS/Dedicated servers required)
- **Node.js**: Supported on VPS and Dedicated Servers (not Shared hosting)
- **Java JRE**: Supported on all servers
- **Go**: Manual installation under username (Dedicated/DreamCompute if sudo required)
- **Erlang/Elixir/Phoenix**: Manual installation on VPS/Dedicated (sudo required for full setup)

### Development Tools