Windows hosting

Frequently asked questions about Windows hosting

What is web hosting?

In a way, web hosting is like a parking spot for your website on a server. This server has to be on 24/7 and requires a very powerful connection. After all, you want your visitors to be able to surf your website rapidly and securely.

Combell makes this possible. With us, you benefit from all the advantages offered by a web server, without its maintenance costs. We have several data centres with multiple super fast connections, firewalls, antivirus software, spam filters, etc. You simply rent space on one of our servers, where you can then host your entire website.

With us, you also get numerous free services and handy free software, free marketing tools, personal e-mail addresses, etc.

What is the difference between Linux and Windows web hosting?

Linux and Windows are two different operating systems that equip our servers on which you can rent webspace. Unlike with Windows, with Linux, you do not have to pay for licences. Over 60% of the websites in the whole world run on Linux servers.

Your computer has nothing to do with it. You can perfectly visit a website that we host on a Linux server with your Windows computer.

How can you choose? For simple websites, it is best to choose Linux web hosting. The same applies if you use PHP as programming language, combined with MySQL. Only when you program in .NET in combination with Microsoft SQL and/or ColdFusion, it is best that you choose Windows web hosting.

Ask your webmaster which configuration you need. Are you still hesitating? No problem: you can switch from Linux to Windows hosting at any time. Do not hesitate to call us for more information on our toll-free number 0800-8-567890 or send an e-mail to our sales team.

How can I link my domain name to a web hosting package?

Here is another thing that Combell takes care of for you. With each web hosting package, you get a free domain name for the first year. We link your domain name to your hosting package.

How long does it take for my website to be activated?

As soon as we receive your payment, we will activate your web hosting package so that your website can be launched. Do you pay online? In that case, the website can be activated within the same day. If you go for a bank transfer, it can be done as soon as the money is visible on our account.

How can I configure my hosting package's e-mail addresses?

You can configure your whole mailbox in jiffy with our user-friendly control panel. Exactly as all the other possible options and free services.

Can I compose my web hosting package myself?

No, this is not possible. All our packages are shown on our website. Having said that, with each hosting package, Combell offers many options, such as extra e-mail accounts, extra data traffic, etc. And if you need more webspace, you can switch to a higher package without any trouble.

Can I switch to another provider just like that?

Yes, you can. But once with Combell, "your host on the Internet", you will not want to go back. We do everything for your convenience. With us, you do benefit from the best free 24/7 service.

Should you want to move anyway, you are not stuck with Combell. The notice period for shared hosting and domain names is 1 month. Send your notice of termination via e-mail to our administration team.

Can I upgrade to a higher package?

No problem! Your remaining months are simply deducted from the new package.

Example: You use a Linux Basic package during 7 months and wish to upgrade to a Linux Plus package. In that case, 91.25 euros are deducted from the price of your Linux Plus package.
This is how we calculate: The Linux Basic package costs 219 €. Divide that amount by 12 months and multiply the result by the remaining months (5). This is how you get the amount of 91.25 €.