Guides
Put your website online – step by step
Choose your host. Each guide is also included in your website ZIP.
Basics
Before you start: you need two things – a domain (your address, e.g. mycompany.com) and web hosting (the storage where your files live). You can usually get both from the same provider, which is the easiest option.
→ WORLD4YOUWorld4You PHP ✓
World4You is an Austrian host based in Linz. Hosting plans include PHP and MySQL, and you can add an .at domain directly.
→ EASYNAMEeasyname PHP ✓
easyname is a Vienna-based host with affordable plans incl. PHP, MySQL and free Let’s Encrypt SSL.
→ IONOSIONOS PHP ✓
IONOS (formerly 1&1) is one of Europe’s largest hosts. Web hosting includes PHP, databases and an SSL certificate.
→ STRATOSTRATO PHP ✓
Berlin-based STRATO offers hosting plans with PHP, MySQL and SSL. You upload files via SFTP.
→ HOSTINGERHostinger PHP ✓
Hostinger is very affordable and beginner-friendly. Handy: you can upload and extract the ZIP directly in the browser.
→ ALL-INKLALL-INKL.COM PHP ✓
ALL-INKL.COM is a popular German host with reliable plans incl. PHP, MySQL and Let’s Encrypt SSL. Everything is managed in “KAS”.
→ NETLIFYNetlify (free) no PHP
Netlify hosts static websites for free and very fast – ideal if your website doesn’t need PHP features (PHP contact form, login). Buy your domain separately or directly at Netlify.
→ FTPOther hosts (FTP)
Your host isn’t listed? With FTP/SFTP the upload works the same with practically every provider.