Managed Hosting

Do I need Managed Hosting?

If you have big Internet needs but a small Information Technology (IT) staff, our Managed Hosting solution is a clear choice for your business. You get all the benefits of having your own dedicated server – the ability to offer shared hosting to others and to host multiple, high-traffic or gaming websites – without the responsibility of running your server.

If your time is best spent running your business – and not the technology behind it – then Go Daddy Managed Hosting is right up your alley. Get the power and versatility of a dedicated server, and the know-how of Go Daddy IT professionals to help you maintain your online infrastructure.

Plus, we've got your back 365 days a year. With Go Daddy Managed Hosting you get direct access to our expert staff 24/7, plus you have comfort of knowing that your data is stored in one of our enterprise-caliber data centers.

If you need more power than our shared hosting can offer, then Managed Hosting gives you a whole new way to have a large, successful business website. Managed Web Hosting gives you a platform that can handle what you need without the hassle of managing a server and setting up complicated Web applications.

For more information, see our Managed Hosting product support page.

What is a managed server?

Don't know the difference between a packet filtering firewall and a stateful firewall? With a managed server you don't need to. Go Daddy Managed Hosting services deliver all the control, power, and speed of a dedicated server without the need for IT know-how on your end.

With Managed Hosting, we install and update Web applications, like WordPress®, Joomla!®, Magento®, and more for you. Talk about taking a burden off your shoulders! Our experts provide support for more than 140 Web applications.

We also handle virus scans and security patches – leaving you more time to focus on your business.

Managed Hosting accounts use Parallels Plesk Panel with one of the following operating systems:

• Windows – Windows Server 2008
• Linux – CentOS

Managed Web Hosting is not an upgrade to an existing server. It's a stand-alone Go Daddy product solution.

For more information, see What is Managed Hosting?

What services are included in Managed Hosting?

Managed Hosting services include server setup, monitoring, security scans, application support, and patching of the operating system, control panel and applications. With Managed Web Hosting, you get the peace of mind that Go Daddy is your managed hosting provider.

We support the latest version of more than 140 applications!

Why should I choose Managed Dedicated Hosting?

Our Managed Hosting solution eliminates the need to invest in expensive infrastructure and the ongoing maintenance and management. Go Daddy's managed hosting professionals provide you with a dedicated server along with the setup and installation of a host of applications for any architecture, small or large, centralized or distributed.

Not only can you access Parallels Plesk Panel like our Assisted Service Plan customers, but you can also hop into your favorite Web application's control panel and not miss a beat. Go Daddy is the clear choice of managed hosting providers.

How do I get a managed dedicated server?

Choose from a variety of packages – ranging from our popular Value Deal to the heavy-hitter, Memory Hog – and then let us customize it for you with all the apps you need. You can go about your business with complete confidence, knowing our experts will keep your server running 24/7. It's like having Go Daddy as your IT department.

Explore the benefits of having a fully managed dedicated server as your platform. With flexible plans and pricing, Go Daddy managed hosting services can be up and running in no time.

Get a fully managed, high-performance dedicated server from Go Daddy, today!

For more information, see Setting up Your Managed hosting Account.

What software does Go Daddy install on Managed Hosting accounts?

The software that comes installed on your Managed Hosting services depends on your account's operating system. For more information, see What software do you install on Managed Hosting accounts?

We're also here to help if you want to install software on your server. Just simply create a Trouble Ticket in the Hosting Control Center, and we'll field your request.