Web Design Labs Basic Dedicated Server, ZAR 1,099.00/mo.

Basic Dedicated Server has been updated on May 1, 2026 (added January 12, 2026)

💪 CPU/Cores :	Intel Core i7-6700 (octa-core)
🔋 RAM :	64000 MB
🔌 Hosted domains :	unlimited
📌 Dedicated IPs :	1
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPal
🔨 Control Panel :	CPanelDirectAdmin
🔧 Category :	BackupDNSQuickBooksSelf Managed
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-FreeLive ChatAvailable 24/7
🌏 Server Locations :	Germany
⚑ Targeting :	ZA
🚀 Uptime :	99.9 %

See also initial Basic Dedicated Server plan location on their website!

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📄 Editorial Review

Web Design Labs is a South African web hosting, web design, and online services company based in Cape Town, Western Cape. Founded in 2016, the hosting operation is run by System Design Labs (Pty) Ltd, trading as Web Design Labs. The service range goes well beyond web design and includes domains, Linux and Windows hosting, WordPress hosting, email, reseller accounts, VPS, dedicated servers, colocation, SSL certificates, CDN services, ERPNext hosting, Internet connectivity, website development, and SEO.

The Shared Hosting platform uses Linux with LiteSpeed, CloudLinux account isolation, SSD storage, free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, daily backups, DirectAdmin, and Softaculous. SitePad is included as a drag-and-drop website builder. Packages begin with compact entry-level resources and scale toward accounts with more storage, databases, email accounts, and domain capacity. Selected annual packages also include a free .co.za domain registration for the first year.

WordPress Hosting combines LiteSpeed and LSCache with WooCommerce optimization, one-click installation, WP-CLI, SSH access, CloudLinux isolation, and daily backups. The platform works particularly well for South African WordPress and WooCommerce projects, including websites using local payment gateways. WordPress maintenance is also available separately, covering software updates, caching, firewall protection, malware scanning, backups, and restoration assistance.

The Developer Hosting range adds SSH, Git, Composer, WP-CLI, Node.js, Python, cron jobs, and multiple PHP versions. Windows-oriented developer packages are also available with Windows Server 2022, MSSQL, ASP support, and other Microsoft application requirements.

Windows Hosting supports IIS, ASP.NET 4.8, modern .NET applications, MSSQL, and PHP. Customers needing greater isolation can move to Windows VPS plans based on KVM virtualization, with dedicated resources, SSD or NVMe storage, full RDP access, and support for Windows applications. Windows VPS configurations begin with 4 vCPU and 8 GB RAM and scale considerably higher.

The Linux Reseller Hosting service is white-label and uses DirectAdmin, private nameservers, LiteSpeed, and CloudLinux. Packages include generous domain, bandwidth, database, and email allowances, while integrations with WHMCS, Blesta, and ClientExec can automate provisioning and billing. A separate Developer Reseller Hosting range uses Windows Server 2022 with Plesk, MSSQL, and local backup functionality.

VPS Hosting is based on KVM virtualization with dedicated vCPU and RAM, full root access, SSD or NVMe storage, DDoS protection, and large traffic allocations. Linux VPS configurations start around 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, and 40 GB storage, while larger virtual servers reach substantially higher memory levels. The combination of root access and dedicated resources makes the service suitable for custom application stacks, development environments, and projects that have outgrown shared hosting.

Dedicated Servers provide full bare-metal resources, root access, unmetered bandwidth, and DDoS protection. Configurations include Intel Core i7 and Xeon processors with approximately 64 GB to 256 GB RAM. Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS are available, while Windows Server 2019 and 2022 can be supplied when required. Custom ISO installations are also supported.

Colocation Hosting includes half-rack and full-rack options with 24/7 unattended biometric access, rack assistance, monthly agreements, and Juniper-based networking. Both 22U half racks and 47U full racks are available, with power charged separately according to the selected configuration.

Business Email Hosting provides custom-domain mailboxes, webmail, anti-spam filtering, forwarding, DMARC, DKIM, and SPF. IMAP, POP3, and ActiveSync are supported, and mailbox migration assistance is available. South African hosting makes this a useful alternative for organizations that prefer to keep business email infrastructure locally rather than relying completely on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.

Domain registration includes .co.za and a broad collection of generic extensions. .co.za registration and renewal are priced at around R99 per year, while .co.za domain transfers are free. SSL options extend beyond the free Let's Encrypt certificates included with hosting and cover OV, EV, and Wildcard certificates from Comodo and DigiCert.

The service portfolio also includes CDN, ERPNext Hosting, Internet connectivity, web design, WordPress development, and SEO. CDN packages range from a free plan to commercial tiers with SSL, WAF protection, DDoS mitigation, image optimization, and advanced routing functionality.

Managed ERPNext Hosting provides a ready-to-use ERP environment covering accounting, HR, CRM, inventory management, and related business processes. Setup, maintenance, backups, and technical support are included.

Web design services range from small business websites to WooCommerce stores and recurring design-plus-hosting packages. WordPress projects are mobile responsive and include SSL and basic SEO work, with normal delivery periods varying according to project complexity. An All-in-One Website Solution can combine domain registration, hosting, email, and website development under a single recurring service.

Internet services include LTE, fibre, fixed wireless, and business connectivity. Static IP addresses can be supplied with suitable business services, while higher-grade connectivity options include SLA-based availability and priority support.

The website is available in English; no multi-language/localized version exist. Hosting products are primarily priced in South African Rand, while US Dollar and Euro currency options are also available.