WordPress hosting with more control for hands-on site owners
Performance-focused WordPress hosting for clients who want the hosting foundation handled, while keeping more direct control over their own WordPress updates, plugins, themes and site maintenance.
Hands-on WordPress users
Self-Managed WordPress
WordPress hosting for users who want more control
Self-Managed WordPress Hosting is built for website owners, freelancers and businesses that are comfortable managing their own WordPress website while using a WordPress-focused hosting foundation.
You manage the WordPress application, including updates, plugins, themes, content and troubleshooting. We provide the hosting environment, SSL, email allowance, limited cPanel access and hosting-level support.
This is not general-purpose cPanel hosting. Self-Managed WordPress Hosting is for WordPress websites only and does not include FTP access, Softaculous app installation, non-WordPress scripts or full server-level control.
Want WP Performance Hosting to manage more of the WordPress layer for you? View Managed WordPress Hosting instead.
Best Fit
A lower-cost WordPress hosting option for hands-on users
Self-Managed WordPress Hosting is best for clients who are comfortable managing WordPress themselves and want a controlled WordPress hosting environment without paying for managed WordPress operations.
For WordPress users who know their way around
Ideal for website owners, freelancers or small teams who are comfortable handling WordPress updates, plugins, themes and basic site maintenance themselves.
For simple business websites
Suitable for standard WordPress websites that do not need our managed WordPress stack, active monitoring or hands-on WordPress support.
For clients who want lower monthly costs
A lower-cost path for clients who want reliable WordPress hosting while keeping responsibility for their own WordPress application, plugins, themes and settings.
Hosting Essentials
WordPress hosting essentials without the managed service layer
Self-Managed WordPress Hosting includes the core hosting features needed to run a WordPress website, while keeping WordPress application management clearly separate from our managed hosting services.
WordPress-ready hosting
Hosting configured for WordPress websites, using a controlled hosting environment suitable for standard business sites, blogs and small WordPress projects.
SSL included
SSL is included so your website can run securely over HTTPS, supporting visitor trust, browser compatibility and basic website security requirements.
Limited cPanel access
Access is limited to WordPress-related hosting tasks. This helps keep the service focused on WordPress without opening the account up to unsupported apps.
Email hosting allowance
Plans include a set number of email mailboxes, depending on the selected package. Email access is provided without turning the service into unrestricted cPanel hosting.
Basic hosting support
Support covers hosting-level issues such as account access, SSL, server-side availability, email hosting and core hosting faults. WordPress application support is not included.
Upgrade path available
If you later want WP Performance Hosting to manage WordPress updates, monitoring, security tools or support tasks, you can upgrade to Managed WordPress Hosting or add a Care Plan.
Service Scope
What Self-Managed WordPress Hosting means
Self-Managed WordPress Hosting gives you the hosting environment for your WordPress site, but you remain responsible for the WordPress application itself.
You manage WordPress
You are responsible for WordPress core updates, plugin updates, theme updates, plugin compatibility, website settings and content changes.
Support is hosting-level
Support covers hosting-level issues such as account access, SSL, email hosting, server-side availability and core hosting faults.
Access is restricted
This plan does not include FTP access, Softaculous, non-WordPress script installation, full cPanel access or general-purpose web hosting control.
Self-Managed Plans
Choose the Right Self-Managed WordPress Hosting Plan
All plans are designed for WordPress websites only and include SSL, email allowance, limited cPanel access and basic hosting support. WordPress application management remains your responsibility.
Self-Managed WP Starter
A lower-cost WordPress hosting plan for simple websites where you manage WordPress yourself.
A$19
Monthly billing
Annual billing includes an eligible .com or .net domain while the annual hosting plan remains active.
- 3GB NVMe storage
- 2 email mailboxes
- 3 databases
- 5 subdomains
- 0 addon domains
- Limited cPanel access
- SSL included
- Basic hosting support
Self-Managed WP Growth
For growing WordPress websites that need more storage, email capacity and database allowance.
A$29
Monthly billing
Annual billing includes an eligible .com or .net domain while the annual hosting plan remains active.
- 5GB NVMe storage
- 5 email mailboxes
- 5 databases
- 10 subdomains
- 0 addon domains
- Limited cPanel access
- SSL included
- Basic hosting support
Most Popular
Self-Managed WP Plus
For larger self-managed WordPress sites needing more storage, more email capacity and an addon domain allowance.
A$49
Monthly billing
Annual billing includes an eligible .com or .net domain while the annual hosting plan remains active.
- 8GB NVMe storage
- 10 email mailboxes
- 10 databases
- 15 subdomains
- 1 addon domain
- Limited cPanel access
- SSL included
- Basic hosting support
Compare Options
Self-managed or managed WordPress hosting?
Both options are built for WordPress, but they are designed for different levels of responsibility. Self-Managed WordPress Hosting keeps costs lower because you manage the WordPress application yourself. Managed WordPress Hosting adds more support, monitoring and management from WP Performance Hosting.
Choose Self-Managed WordPress Hosting if:
- You are comfortable managing WordPress yourself
- You handle plugin, theme and WordPress updates
- You do not need managed security or performance tools
- You want a lower monthly hosting cost
- You only need hosting-level support
Choose Managed WordPress Hosting if:
- You want WP Performance Hosting to help manage the WordPress environment
- You want security and performance tools included
- You want site health, backup and update monitoring
- You prefer support instead of doing everything yourself
- You want a more hands-off WordPress hosting service
Upgrade Path
Need more support later?
Self-Managed WordPress Hosting is a practical starting point if you are comfortable managing WordPress yourself. If your website becomes more important to your business, or you no longer want to handle updates, troubleshooting and site checks yourself, you can move to a higher support option.
You can upgrade to Managed WordPress Hosting or add a WordPress Care Plan when you want WP Performance Hosting to provide more hands-on support, monitoring and WordPress management.
Not sure which option fits? Contact us and we can help you choose the right plan.
FAQ
Self-Managed WordPress Hosting Questions
Common questions about what is included, what you manage yourself, and when to choose a managed WordPress plan instead.
What does self-managed WordPress hosting mean?
Self-managed WordPress hosting means WP Performance Hosting provides the hosting environment, SSL, email allowance and limited cPanel access, but you manage the WordPress application yourself. This includes WordPress updates, plugin and theme updates, website settings, troubleshooting and content changes.
Does Self-Managed WordPress Hosting include full cPanel access?
No. Self-Managed WordPress Hosting includes limited cPanel access for WordPress-related hosting tasks only. It does not include FTP access, Softaculous, non-WordPress app installation, full server-level control or general-purpose cPanel hosting access.
Can I install other scripts or apps?
No. Self-Managed WordPress Hosting is for WordPress websites only. If you need to install non-WordPress scripts, custom applications or other web software, choose cPanel Web Hosting instead.
Do you help with WordPress plugin or theme problems?
Plugin, theme and WordPress application troubleshooting is not included with Self-Managed WordPress Hosting. Support covers hosting-level issues such as account access, SSL, email hosting, server-side availability and core hosting faults. For WordPress help, upgrade to Managed WordPress Hosting or add a WordPress Care Plan.
Can I upgrade to Managed WordPress Hosting later?
Yes. You can upgrade to Managed WordPress Hosting later if you want WP Performance Hosting to provide more hands-on support, monitoring, security tools, performance tools and WordPress management.
Is Self-Managed WordPress Hosting suitable for WooCommerce?
Self-Managed WordPress Hosting may suit very small WooCommerce sites where you are comfortable managing the store yourself. For business-critical online stores, we recommend WooCommerce Hosting or a managed care option because WooCommerce usually needs closer monitoring, updates and troubleshooting.
Ready to Start?
Start with Self-Managed WordPress Hosting
Choose a Self-Managed WordPress Hosting plan if you want reliable WordPress-ready hosting while keeping responsibility for your own WordPress updates, plugins, themes and site management.