dreamhost.com

# DreamHost

> DreamHost is an independent, employee-owned web hosting provider since 1997. We provide WordPress hosting, shared hosting, VPS, 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-wp-hosting/) - Premium managed WordPress with staging, caching, and Jetpack
- [WordPress VPS](https://www.dreamhost.com/wordpress/vps-wordpress/) - Scalable VPS optimized for WordPress
- [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
- [Shared Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/shared/) - Unlimited bandwidth and storage with 97-day guarantee (Apache web server)
- [VPS Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/) - Virtual private servers with root access 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)
- [Monthly Web Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/monthly-web-hosting/) - Month-to-month hosting options
- [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/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
- **Git**: Installed on all servers
- **cURL**: Installed on all servers  
- **Composer/npm/yarn**: Supported for local installation
- **WebSockets**: Supported on VPS/Dedicated using non-privileged ports (no public proxy server support)
- **Apache mods**: mod_rewrite (YES), mod_security (YES), mod_perl (NO), mod_proxy (VPS/Dedicated only)

### Platform Limitations by Hosting Type
- **Shared Hosting**: No root/sudo, no Docker, no Node.js, no PostgreSQL, memory-intensive apps restricted (including WooCommerce)
- **VPS**: No root/sudo, persistent processes allowed, Node.js supported, custom Apache/Nginx config
- **Dedicated with Admin**: Full root/sudo access, Docker/Kubernetes installable, all databases supported
- **DreamCompute**: Full control, Docker/Kubernetes supported, any Linux software installable
- **WordPress Multisite**: Subdomain setup requires VPS/Dedicated (wildcard DNS needed), subdirectory setup works on Shared

### Not Supported
- **.NET/ASP**: No Microsoft technologies on Linux servers
- **Tomcat**: Requires Dedicated/DreamCompute for installation
- **ColdFusion**: Requires Dedicated/DreamCompute
- **Plesk/cPanel**: DreamHost uses custom control panel (Plesk only on DreamCompute)
- **FTPS**: Not supported (use SFTP instead)
- **Passenger**: Not supported on DreamHost servers

## Technical Specifications

### Infrastructure
- **Operating System**: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS servers
- **Data Centers**: US-based (Ashburn, VA for cloud services)
- **Web Servers**: Apache (shared hosting/DreamPress), Nginx (VPS/Dedicated)
- **Email**: 1GB default storage expandable to 25GB, sending limits apply (100 recipients/hour)

## Company Information

- [About DreamHost](https://www.dreamhost.com/company/) - Our story and mission
- [Blog](https://www.dreamhost.com/blog/) - Web hosting tutorials and industry insights
- [News & Press](https://www.dreamhost.com/news/) - Press releases and company news
- [Green Hosting Initiative](https://www.dreamhost.com/company/we-are-green/) - Carbon-neutral renewable energy
- [Awards & Recognition](https://www.dreamhost.com/awards/) - Industry accolades
- [Careers](https://www.dreamhost.com/careers/) - Remote-first employee-owned company
- [Affiliate Program](https://www.dreamhost.com/affiliates/) - Earn up to $200 per referral

## Legal & Policies

- [Legal Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/) - All legal documents
- [Terms of Service](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/terms-of-service/) - Service agreements
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/privacy-policy/) - Data protection policies
- [Acceptable Use Policy](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/acceptable-use-policy/) - Usage guidelines
- [DMCA Policy](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/dmca/) - Copyright compliance
- [Anti-Spam Policy](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/anti-spam-policy/) - Email policies
- [Abuse Reporting](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/abuse/) - Report violations
- [Domain Registration Terms](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/domain-registration-terms/) - Domain policies
- [Accessibility Statement](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/accessibility/) - Accessibility commitment

## Support & Documentation

- [Knowledge Base](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us) - 3000+ technical articles and guides
- [24/7 Support](https://www.dreamhost.com/support/) - In-house expert support team
- [Community Forum](https://discussion.dreamhost.com/) - Active user community
- [System Status](https://www.dreamhoststatus.com/) - Real-time service monitoring
- [WordPress Help Center](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/sections/203242577-WordPress) - WordPress-specific guides
- [Migration Guides](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/sections/115000054687-Moving-to-DreamHost) - Step-by-step migration help

## Developer Resources

- [API Documentation](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/sections/203903178-API) - RESTful API for automation
- [SSH Access Guide](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/216041267-SSH-overview) - Full shell access on all plans
- [Git Integration](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000732471-Git-overview) - Deploy from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- [WP-CLI Guide](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/214693248-WordPress-wp-cli-overview) - WordPress command line tools
- [Staging Environments](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001154012) - One-click staging sites
- [PHP Configuration](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/214200688) - PHP 8.x current, 7.x Extended Support

## Optional

### Specialized Domain Extensions

- [.CO Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/co/) - Colombia/Company domains
- [.ME Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/me/) - Personal branding
- [.TV Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/tv/) - Media and entertainment
- [.TECH Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/tech/) - Technology sector
- [.DEV Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/dev/) - Developer domains
- [.APP Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/app/) - Application domains
- [.SHOP Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/shop/) - E-commerce domains
- [.STORE Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/store/) - Retail domains
- [.ONLINE Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/online/) - Digital presence
- [.SITE Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/site/) - Website domains

### Regional Domains

- [.US Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/us/) - United States
- [.CA Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/ca/) - Canada
- [.UK Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/co-uk/) - United Kingdom
- [.EU Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/eu/) - European Union
- [.ASIA Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/asia/) - Asia Pacific
- [.LA Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/la/) - Los Angeles/Louisiana
- [.LONDON Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/london/) - London

### Additional Legal Documents

- [AI Tools Terms](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/ai-tools-terms/) - AI service terms
- [Professional Services Terms](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/professional-services/) - Service agreements
- [Government Requests](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/government-requests/) - Transparency report
- [Open Source License Disclosure](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/open-source-license-disclosure/) - OSS licenses
- [Refer & Earn Terms](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/refer-and-earn-terms-and-conditions/) - Referral program terms