Smart Host.net SSL Certificate – 1-YEAR, $ 29.95/yr.

SSL Certificate – 1-YEAR has been added on Jun 20, 2025

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📄 Editorial Review

SmartHost LLC is a privately owned American hosting and infrastructure company based in Henderson, Nevada, with operations dating back to 1998. Over the years, the business has moved well beyond traditional hosting and developed a broad infrastructure portfolio covering virtual servers, cloud resources, dedicated servers, colocation, reseller services, domains and SSL certificates. The company serves more than 10,000 customers and owns the server and networking hardware used for its services.

Shawn M. Arcus is associated with SmartHost's management, infrastructure and network operations and is also connected with administrative and technical responsibility for SmartHost network resources.

SmartHost has expanded through a series of acquisitions. These include BurstNET intellectual property and PupaVPS in 2015, JAXVPS and JSHosts Internet in 2016, Enoctus and VaporNode in 2019, HostMaxim in 2020, LetBox and two undisclosed transactions in 2021, and SiteTrec / HostHappy in 2022. This history has helped SmartHost build a much wider customer and infrastructure base while remaining an independent hosting company.

The service range includes Linux VPS, Windows VPS, Ryzen VPS, Storage VPS, Block Storage VPS, VPS Resource Pools, Cloud Servers, Dedicated Servers, Colocation, US and UK Reseller Hosting, domain registration, SSL certificates and wholesale/resale services. Basic server management is available on request, while customers needing continuous administration can add a fully managed service.

The main KVM VPS range uses NVMe SSD storage and SolusVM. Entry Linux VPS plans include 1 GB RAM, 10 GB NVMe storage, 1 TB traffic and a 1 Gbps port. AMD Ryzen VPS configurations provide stronger processor performance for more CPU-intensive workloads, while Windows VPS plans start with larger system disks suitable for Microsoft operating systems. Hybrid VPS configurations combine fast NVMe storage for the operating system with RAID-6 SAS storage for larger data requirements.

The Storage VPS range is suitable for backups, archives and applications requiring substantially more disk capacity. Entry configurations provide 1 TB storage, 1 GB RAM, 5 TB traffic and a 1 Gbps network connection.

One of the more flexible products is the VPS Resource Pool. Customers purchase a pool of CPU, memory, storage, bandwidth and IP resources and then divide those resources among multiple virtual machines. Individual instances can be created, removed and resized through the management system, making this option useful for developers, hosting companies and resellers that need several independent VPS instances rather than a single server. The entry resource pool includes 50 GB NVMe RAID storage, 2 GB RAM, 2 TB bandwidth and five IPv4 addresses.

The Cloud Server platform follows a similar resource-based model, allowing multiple virtual machines to be created from an allocated resource pool. Customers receive root access, console functionality, operating-system reinstallation and virtual-machine provisioning controls through SolusVM. Some cloud documentation still reflects older OpenVZ and Xen deployments, while KVM is now the dominant virtualization technology across the main VPS range.

SmartHost also maintains a substantial Dedicated Server lineup. Configurations range from economical Intel Xeon E3 hardware to dual Xeon systems and newer AMD Ryzen servers. Dedicated systems include remote IPMI/KVM access, hardware maintenance and continuous monitoring, with both Linux and Windows operating systems available. DDoS protection is included with the principal dedicated-server configurations.

Physical Colocation is available from individual 1U and 2U deployments through larger rack and cage requirements. Plans can include 1 Gbps connectivity, substantial monthly bandwidth allocations and remote-hands services for tasks such as reboots and drive replacement.

Traditional Reseller Hosting is available from both the United States and United Kingdom. These plans use cPanel/WHM with Softaculous, private name servers and account overselling. Available packages range from smaller 10-account configurations up to larger packages supporting 200 cPanel accounts.

SmartHost also operates a broader wholesale program. Approved resellers can receive a 20% discount on eligible setup and recurring charges covering VPS, cloud services, dedicated servers, backup products, colocation and selected promotional products. Services can be privately branded, resellers can determine their own retail pricing, and customer support can either remain with SmartHost or be handled directly by the reseller.

Domain registration remains part of the portfolio, including extensions such as .com, .net, .org, .biz and .us. SSL services use RapidSSL certificates backed by the GeoTrust root, with automated domain validation, free reissues and encryption up to 256-bit.

The customer-facing service is primarily in English, while the ordering environment includes language and currency selection. USD remains the main pricing currency.

The overall service range is considerably broader than that of a typical budget VPS provider. SmartHost combines inexpensive virtual servers with dedicated hardware, colocation, reseller hosting and geographically distributed infrastructure, making it suitable for both individual server users and companies building multi-server or resale environments.