dreamhost.com

# DreamHost

> DreamHost is an independent, employee-owned web hosting provider founded in 1997, hosting over 1.5 million websites. We provide the Remixer agentic AI website and app builder, shared web hosting, WordPress hosting, self-managed and managed VPS hosting, dedicated servers, domain registration, professional email, and professional web services — with a 100% uptime guarantee and 24/7 in-house support.

## Company Overview

DreamHost has been providing web hosting services since 1997 and hosts over 1.5 million websites globally. We are employee-owned — no private equity, no corporate parent — so decisions prioritize customer success over investor returns. We're committed to renewable energy, strong privacy protection, and open source contributions. New customers can receive a free custom website with any web hosting plan.

## Remixer Agentic AI Website & App Builder

Remixer is DreamHost's agentic AI website and app builder: describe what you need in plain language and Remixer plans and builds it — full websites and web apps with logins, payments, and a database built in, no templates or code required.

- [Remixer Agentic AI Website & App Builder](https://www.dreamhost.com/remixer-website-builder/) - Product overview, pricing, and free trial
- Standalone subscription: $9.99/month billed yearly ($14.99 month-to-month)
- Hosting and global CDN included — no separate hosting plan needed
- 1,000 AI credits per month, plus 1,000 bonus credits in the first month
- 30-day free trial, no credit card required

## WordPress Hosting

- [WordPress Hosting Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/wordpress/) - Optimized hosting starting at $1.99/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

## Hosting Services

- [Hosting Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/) - All hosting solutions
- [Web Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/web-hosting/) - Shared hosting plans from $1.99/month
- [VPS Hosting (Self-Managed)](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/) - Virtual private servers with full root access, unmetered bandwidth with $0 overage charges, from $5.99/month
- [Managed VPS Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/managed-vps/) - Fully managed virtual private servers with unmetered bandwidth and $0 overage charges, from $10/month (Nginx web server, no root access)
- [Dedicated Servers](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/dedicated/) - High-performance dedicated hosting with 100% uptime guarantee (Nginx web server)
- [Online Store Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/online-store/) - WooCommerce e-commerce hosting
- [Hosting Reviews](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/reviews/) - Customer testimonials and ratings
- [Pricing](https://www.dreamhost.com/pricing/) - All plans and pricing
- [Switch to DreamHost](https://www.dreamhost.com/switch-to-dreamhost/) - Migrate from another host

## Self-Managed VPS One-Click Apps

Self-Managed VPS includes full root/sudo access and one-click deployment for popular open-source applications:

- [n8n](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/n8n/) - Self-hosted workflow automation with 1,900+ integrations
- [Docker + Portainer](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/docker/) - Docker Engine, Compose, and Portainer CE for container management
- [Supabase](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/supabase/) - Open-source Firebase alternative: Postgres database, auth, storage, realtime APIs
- [PostgreSQL](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/postgresql/) - Dedicated PostgreSQL database server
- [Node.js](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/nodejs/) - Node.js 24 LTS with fnm (Fast Node Manager), PM2, Nginx reverse proxy, and Certbot SSL
- [GitLab CE](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/gitlab/) - Self-hosted Git, CI/CD pipelines, and container registry
- [Ghost](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/ghost/) - Publishing platform for blogs, newsletters, and memberships
- [Nextcloud](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/nextcloud/) - Private file storage, calendars, and collaboration suite
- [Dokploy](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/dokploy/) - Self-hosted PaaS for deploying apps with Git-based deploys and automatic SSL
- [OpenClaw](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/openclaw/) - Open-source AI assistant for WhatsApp, Telegram, and Slack
- [LAMP Stack](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/lamp/) - Linux + Apache + MariaDB + PHP with phpMyAdmin
- [Ubuntu 24.04](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/ubuntu/) - Base OS image
- [Debian 13](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/debian/) - Base OS image
- [AlmaLinux 9](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/alma-linux/) - RHEL-compatible base OS image (required for cPanel)

## 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

- [Business Email Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/products/email/) - Professional email at your own domain with 25GB storage per mailbox (free-trial mailboxes start at 1GB)
- [Google Workspace](https://www.dreamhost.com/products/email/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
- [Free Website Offer](https://www.dreamhost.com/offers/free-website/) - Free custom website with any web hosting plan
- [Business Name Generator](https://www.dreamhost.com/tools/business-name-generator/) - AI-powered business naming tool
- [llms.txt Generator](https://www.dreamhost.com/tools/llms-txt-generator/) - Free tool to generate an llms.txt file for any website
- [Schema Markup Generator](https://www.dreamhost.com/tools/seo/schema-markup-generator/) - Free structured data generator
- [Metadata Preview Tool](https://www.dreamhost.com/tools/seo/metadata-preview-tool/) - Preview titles and descriptions in search results
- [SEO Toolkit](https://www.dreamhost.com/products/seo-toolkit/) - SEO analysis and optimization add-on
- [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

## Professional Services

- [Pro Services Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/) - Expert design, development, management, and marketing services
- [Custom Web Design](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/design/custom-web-design/) - Professionally designed websites
- [Web Development](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/development/) - Custom development projects
- [DreamCare Website Management](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/management/dreamcare/) - Ongoing updates, monitoring, and support
- [Hacked Site Repair](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/management/hacked-site-repair/) - Malware removal and site recovery
- [Website Transfer](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/management/website-transfer/) - Professional site migration
- [SEO Marketing](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/marketing/seo-marketing/) - Search engine optimization services
- [Social Media Marketing](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/marketing/social-media-marketing/) - Social media management

## Security & Performance

- [Security Features](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/security/) - Comprehensive security suite including Web Application Firewall
- [DreamShield](https://www.dreamhost.com/products/dreamshield/) - Malware scanning and site protection add-on
- [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
- [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**: One-click install on Self-Managed VPS (Docker Engine + Compose + Portainer CE). Also installable on Dedicated Servers with admin user. Not available on Shared or Managed VPS hosting
- **Kubernetes**: Installable on Self-Managed VPS or Dedicated Servers with admin user (root access required)

### Databases
- **MySQL 8**: Fully supported on all managed hosting plans; MariaDB included in the Self-Managed VPS LAMP image
- **PostgreSQL**: One-click install on Self-Managed VPS (standalone or via Supabase). Not supported on Shared or Managed VPS hosting
- **MongoDB/NoSQL**: Installable on Self-Managed VPS or Dedicated Servers (root access required). Not supported on Shared or Managed VPS hosting
- **SQLite3**: Supported on all servers
- **Redis**: Available on DreamPress Pro plans; installable on Self-Managed VPS and Dedicated Servers
- **Backup retention**: 5-day retention for databases (vs 2-week for files) on managed hosting

### Runtime Environments
- **PHP**: 8.x current standard, [PHP 7.x Extended Support](https://www.dreamhost.com/products/php-extended-support/) available
- **Python**: 3.x supported (virtual environment required on managed hosting); any version installable on Self-Managed VPS
- **Ruby**: Full support with Ruby on Rails (VPS/Dedicated servers required)
- **Node.js**: One-click Node.js 24 LTS image on Self-Managed VPS; supported on Managed VPS and Dedicated Servers (not Shared hosting)
- **Java JRE**: Supported on all servers
- **Go/Erlang/Elixir/other runtimes**: Installable on Self-Managed VPS or Dedicated Servers with admin user (root access)

### Development Tools
- **Git**: Installed on all servers
- **cURL**: Installed on all servers
- **Composer/npm/yarn**: Supported for local installation
- **WebSockets**: Full support on Self-Managed VPS; Managed VPS/Dedicated use non-privileged ports (no public proxy server support)
- **Apache mods** (shared hosting): mod_rewrite (YES), mod_security (YES), mod_perl (NO), mod_proxy (VPS/Dedicated only)

### Platform Capabilities by Hosting Type
- **Shared Hosting**: No root/sudo, no Docker, no Node.js, no PostgreSQL, memory-intensive apps restricted
- **Managed VPS**: No root/sudo, persistent processes allowed, Node.js supported, custom Apache/Nginx config
- **Self-Managed VPS**: Full root/sudo access, any Linux software installable, choice of Ubuntu 24.04, Debian 13, or AlmaLinux 9
- **Dedicated with Admin**: Full root/sudo access, Docker/Kubernetes installable, all databases supported
- **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
- **FTPS**: Not supported (use SFTP instead)
- **Passenger**: Not supported on DreamHost servers
- **cPanel/Plesk on managed hosting**: DreamHost managed hosting uses a custom control panel; cPanel can be self-installed on Self-Managed VPS (AlmaLinux image)

## Technical Specifications

### Infrastructure
- **Operating System**: Ubuntu LTS on managed hosting; Ubuntu 24.04, Debian 13, or AlmaLinux 9 on Self-Managed VPS
- **Data Centers**: Ashburn, Virginia; Hillsboro, Oregon; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Singapore
- **Web Servers**: Apache (shared hosting/DreamPress), Nginx (Managed VPS/Dedicated), your choice on Self-Managed VPS
- **Bandwidth**: Unmetered on Self-Managed VPS with $0 overage charges
- **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
- [Why DreamHost](https://www.dreamhost.com/why-dreamhost/) - What makes us different
- [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/) - Renewable energy commitment
- [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 payouts for referring customers
- [Agency Program](https://www.dreamhost.com/agencyprogram/) - Partner program for agencies and freelancers

## 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
- [Web Hosting Glossary](https://www.dreamhost.com/glossary/) - Plain-English definitions of hosting terms
- [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
- [.BLOG Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/blog/) - Blogging 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/legacy-refer-and-earn-terms-and-conditions/) - Referral program terms