Known Host Professional, $ 9.98/mo. on Linux Shared
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1625 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S.
Birmingham , AL 35205 US
☎ Phone +1(205) 690-1625
📧 sales@k...| 🔌 Hosted domains : | unlimited |
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| 🆓 free domains : | 0 |
| 📌 Dedicated IPs : | 0 |
| 💳 Payment Methods : | Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPal |
| 🔨 Control Panel : | CPanel |
| 🔧 Category : | BackupWordpress |
| ✍️ Support Options : | Help DeskLive ChatAvailable 24/7 |
| 🌏 Server Locations : | Netherlands United States |
| ⚑ Targeting : | CA NL UK US |
| 💰 Money-back guarantee : | 30 days |
| 🚀 Uptime : | 99.9 % |
See also initial Professional plan location on their website!
*📜 Plan description
Unlimited-site shared hosting with higher resource ceilings for active portfolios and ecommerce. Features Unlimited NVMe storage, Unlimited email accounts, Unlimited MySQL databases, Unlimited Premium Bandwidth, plus 4 CPU cores and a 4 GB memory limit per account. Includes cPanel, free SSL, daily JetBackup (2-day and 1-week retention), Softaculous one-click installs (400+ apps), and Imunify360 security. Patchman is included at this tier for proactive malware isolation and file patching. Stack is AMD EPYC + NVMe + LiteSpeed/LSCache with CloudLinux cgroups for isolation. Choose from Atlanta or Seattle (US) or Amsterdam (NL). Pricing shown is the lowest effective monthly rate on a 3-year term; renewal reflects the standard monthly price below.
Shared platform benefits for every plan: fully managed operations, cPanel control, free SSL, daily backups, live chat/ticket support 24×7×365, migrations handled by specialists, and seamless scaling to higher tiers or VPS/Cloud/Dedicated when needed. A 30-day refund policy applies to most hosting, and the network SLA targets 99.9% uptime with credits per SLA terms.
Shared platform benefits for every plan: fully managed operations, cPanel control, free SSL, daily backups, live chat/ticket support 24×7×365, migrations handled by specialists, and seamless scaling to higher tiers or VPS/Cloud/Dedicated when needed. A 30-day refund policy applies to most hosting, and the network SLA targets 99.9% uptime with credits per SLA terms.
📄 Editorial Review
KnownHost has been around since 2006, operating as an independent, fully managed hosting provider led by CEO Justin Sauers. They concentrate on managed VPS and dedicated servers, but also run modern shared, reseller, semi-dedicated and managed WordPress lines, plus domains. The thread running through the portfolio is management, migration help, daily backups, and a performance stack centered on LiteSpeed, LSCache, NVMe and CloudLinux. Their footprint spans Atlanta and Seattle in the US and Amsterdam in the EU.KnownHost’s value isn’t a single headline feature but the way each product tier is shaped for its audience—and how cleanly upgrades happen when needs grow.
Shared Hosting
Entry-level doesn’t mean bare-bones here. Shared plans ride on AMD EPYC with NVMe, LiteSpeed + LSCache, CloudLinux isolation, Imunify360, free SSL and daily JetBackup. It suits blogs and small business sites that want fast page loads and hands-off upkeep. Because accounts are isolated and caching is server-level, sites feel snappier than typical budget shared. It’s a good starting block with room to step up without replatforming.
Reseller Hosting
Built for agencies and creators managing multiple sites. cPanel/WHM with white-labeling, custom nameservers, and CloudLinux-backed resource isolation per account make it easy to segment clients and keep noisy neighbors from bleeding over. Add-ons like WHMCS and Patchman fill in billing and automated hardening. It’s a practical toolkit for small hosting businesses that need clean operational plumbing more than raw hardware tinkering.
Semi-Dedicated Hosting
A middle lane between shared and VPS: larger, isolated resources under a fully managed cPanel environment—no root chores, VPS-like headroom. It’s ideal when a shared plan is straining under traffic spikes or heavy plugins, but a self-managed VPS would be overkill.
Managed WordPress
Same performance backbone (LiteSpeed, LSCache, NVMe) with WordPress niceties: staging/cloning, integrity checks, cron controls, one-click admin login and update tooling. It targets teams that want platform-level speed and security with workflow conveniences, not just a "WordPress-labeled" shared plan.
Managed VPS (Standard & NVMe/High-Frequency)
The core of the brand. Managed KVM VPS with modern CPUs, NVMe storage, firewalling, nightly updates, and panel choice (cPanel or DirectAdmin). It’s meant for businesses that want dedicated resources and admin help—migrations, optimization, and security hardening—without hiring a server engineer. The high-frequency/NVMe line tightens latency and I/O for busy e-commerce, APIs, or heavier PHP stacks.
Managed Cloud VPS
KVM-based cloud instances with backend NVMe storage clusters and full kernel control. Pick this when you need flexible scaling and the same managed care as VPS, with cloud storage resilience behind the scenes.
Budget Dedicated Servers
Older silicon at bargain rates for labs, staging, or hobby projects. Clean installs, full root, no panel by default. It’s honest about what it is: raw, inexpensive hardware for DIYers—not a premium managed dedicated.
Domains & DNS
A tidy registrar sidecar: common TLDs, free lifetime WHOIS privacy where applicable, DNSSEC, and client-area DNS management. The appeal is one bill and quick nameserver tweaks alongside hosting.
Pros
- Managed focus across the board with fast hardware (EPYC + NVMe) and LiteSpeed/LSCache.
- Clear growth path: shared → semi-dedicated → VPS/cloud → dedicated, with guided migrations.
- Strong security posture (Imunify360, WAF) and daily backups included on shared/reseller.
- EU/US locations for latency targeting and compliance needs.
Cons
- Budget dedicated is intentionally legacy—great pricing, but not for performance-hungry production.
- Some promos have renewal jumps (they’re disclosed, but plan for the post-promo rate).
- No Windows hosting; ecosystem is Linux-first.
👪 Most Recent Customer Reviews
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😠 The Only Thing Unlimited Was the Frustration
I’d like to leave feedback for KnownHost (formerly HostAsset). The last time I heard from them was back in 2023, and today I received an email asking for feedback. Now, mind you — the feedback I left previously wasn’t great. It was negative in just about every sense of the word.
Here’s the story:
When I first joined HostAsset during a vacation in March 2022, I was genuinely happy with the service. I got unlimited hosting, unlimited domains, and great performance. Everything worked as promised, and I had no complaints.
But by June 2022, just three months later, things changed. HostAsset was bought out by KnownHost. I wasn’t given any real say or notice about the transition — I simply logged in one day to add a new site and discovered that I was now limited to 5 sites. At that time, I had 7 sites running just fine, no performance issues, and no slowdowns. But suddenly, I was being told I couldn’t add any more.
At first, I didn’t complain. I thought, “That’s on me — I should’ve just stayed with the previous host.” But then in May 2023, I got an email from KnownHost saying there was malicious content on my server. I investigated, found that one of my sites had been hacked, and quickly fixed the issue. However, my sites remained offline.
When I reached out to KnownHost for help, the experience became a nightmare. Their support team refused to help. They wouldn’t tell me what the issue was, why my sites were still down, or what triggered the shutdown. They just told me, “You need to fix it” and left it at that.
Most hosting companies would assist by pointing out the problem file or helping remove malicious code. Not KnownHost. I practically had to beg them to do anything. After I fixed everything myself, they then told me that I could now only host one site. That was the final straw.
To say I was frustrated is an understatement. And the absurdity doesn’t stop there. Even their staff titles are laughable. The person I was corresponding with was named William K, and his job title was “Abuse Supervisor.” I literally asked him, “So you’re the one who gets all the abuse?” I mean, who comes up with these titles?
This company has no understanding of customer service, transparency, or support. I’ve said what I need to say — and hopefully, it helps others avoid the same experience.
I’d like to leave feedback for KnownHost (formerly HostAsset). The last time I heard from them was back in 2023, and today I received an email asking for feedback. Now, mind you — the feedback I left previously wasn’t great. It was negative in just about every sense of the word.
Here’s the story:
When I first joined HostAsset during a vacation in March 2022, I was genuinely happy with the service. I got unlimited hosting, unlimited domains, and great performance. Everything worked as promised, and I had no complaints.
But by June 2022, just three months later, things changed. HostAsset was bought out by KnownHost. I wasn’t given any real say or notice about the transition — I simply logged in one day to add a new site and discovered that I was now limited to 5 sites. At that time, I had 7 sites running just fine, no performance issues, and no slowdowns. But suddenly, I was being told I couldn’t add any more.
At first, I didn’t complain. I thought, “That’s on me — I should’ve just stayed with the previous host.” But then in May 2023, I got an email from KnownHost saying there was malicious content on my server. I investigated, found that one of my sites had been hacked, and quickly fixed the issue. However, my sites remained offline.
When I reached out to KnownHost for help, the experience became a nightmare. Their support team refused to help. They wouldn’t tell me what the issue was, why my sites were still down, or what triggered the shutdown. They just told me, “You need to fix it” and left it at that.
Most hosting companies would assist by pointing out the problem file or helping remove malicious code. Not KnownHost. I practically had to beg them to do anything. After I fixed everything myself, they then told me that I could now only host one site. That was the final straw.
To say I was frustrated is an understatement. And the absurdity doesn’t stop there. Even their staff titles are laughable. The person I was corresponding with was named William K, and his job title was “Abuse Supervisor.” I literally asked him, “So you’re the one who gets all the abuse?” I mean, who comes up with these titles?
This company has no understanding of customer service, transparency, or support. I’ve said what I need to say — and hopefully, it helps others avoid the same experience.
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