{"id":34851,"date":"2026-07-03T12:11:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T12:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=34851"},"modified":"2026-07-03T12:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T12:11:29","slug":"windows-vs-linux-which-1-grid-hosting-option-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/windows-vs-linux-which-1-grid-hosting-option-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows vs Linux: Which 1-grid Hosting Option Is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0unsure whether Windows vs Linux hosting\u00a0is the best option\u00a0to select,\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0not alone. Many customers assume the choice depends on the operating system on their computer, but the decision is\u00a0actually based\u00a0on the technology your website uses.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide will help you understand the difference between Windows vs Linux hosting so you can confidently choose the best hosting platform for your website.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of this guide,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;understand which hosting platform is right for your website, what technologies each platform supports, and how to make an informed hosting decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-49.png\" alt=\"Windows vs Linux: Which 1-grid Hosting Option Is Right for You?\" class=\"wp-image-34853\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Quick Links<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-when-should-you-use-windows-hosting\">When Should You Use Windows Hosting?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-when-should-you-use-linux-hosting\">When Should You Use Linux Hosting?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-by-step-guide-to-choosing-between-windows-and-linux-hosting\">Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing Between Windows vs Linux Hosting\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-common-website-scenarios\">Common Website Scenarios&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-what-this-means\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What This Means<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/hosting\/windows-hosting\/\">Windows Hosting<\/a> <\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/hosting\/web-hosting\/\"><strong>Linux Hosting<\/strong><\/a> refer to the operating system running on the web server that hosts your website.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice matters because some website applications and programming technologies are designed to work best on specific operating systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-when-should-you-use-windows-hosting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When Should You Use Windows Hosting?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windows Hosting is&nbsp;generally best&nbsp;when your website or application relies on Microsoft technologies such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-asp-classic\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3schools.com\/asp\/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASP Classic<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-asp-net\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3schools.com\/asp\/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASP.NET<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-microsoft-sql-server-mssql\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql-server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-microsoft-access-databases\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-za\/microsoft-365\/access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Access Databases<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-visual-basic-scripts-vbscript\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/VBScript\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Visual Basic Scripts (VBScript)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-when-should-you-use-linux-hosting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When Should You Use Linux Hosting?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Linux Hosting is&nbsp;generally best&nbsp;when your website uses open-source technologies such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WordPress\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-php\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.php.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PHP\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-mysql\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysql.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MySQL\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-python\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.python.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Python\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-perl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Perl\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-apache\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apache.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apache\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-nginx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nginx.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NGINX\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-laravel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Laravel\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-joomla\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joomla.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Joomla\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-drupal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/new.drupal.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drupal\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-important\"><strong>Important<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operating system on your personal computer does&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;determine&nbsp;which hosting platform you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-a-windows-laptop-can-access-a-linux-hosted-website\">A Windows laptop can access a Linux-hosted website.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-a-mac-can-access-a-windows-hosted-website\">A Mac can access a Windows-hosted website.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-a-linux-computer-can-access-either-platform\">A Linux computer can access either platform.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision depends entirely on your website&#8217;s requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-step-by-step-guide-to-choosing-between-windows-and-linux-hosting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing Between Windows vs Linux Hosting<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>1:\u00a0Identify\u00a0How Your Website Was Built\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-ask-yourself\">Ask yourself:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-was-your-website-built-using-wordpress\">Was your website built using WordPress?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-was-it-developed-by-a-web-developer\">Was it developed by a web developer?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-does-it-use-microsoft-technologies\">Does it use Microsoft technologies?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-does-it-use-php-or-mysql\">Does it use PHP or MySQL?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-if-you-re-unsure-ask-your-developer-or-website-provider-which-technologies-your-website-uses\">If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;unsure, ask your developer or website provider which technologies your website uses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>2: Check Your Website&#8217;s Technology Stack\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>When To Choose Windows Hosting<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-asp-classic1\">ASP Classic&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-asp-net1\">ASP.NET&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-microsoft-sql-server-mssql1\">Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-microsoft-access\">Microsoft Access&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-windows-specific-applications\">Windows-specific applications&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>When To Choose Linux Hosting<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress1\">WordPress&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-php1\">PHP&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-mysql1\">MySQL&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-python1\">Python&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-perl1\">Perl&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-apache1\">Apache&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-nginx1\">NGINX&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-open-source-frameworks-and-applications\">Open-source frameworks and applications&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>3: Review Any Third-Party Integrations\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-some-applications-have-specific-hosting-requirements\">Some applications have specific hosting requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-check-whether-your-website-depends-on\">Check whether your website depends on:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-custom-business-applications\">Custom business applications&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-crm-integrations\">CRM integrations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-e-commerce-platforms\">E-commerce platforms&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-booking-systems\">Booking systems&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-custom-plugins\">Custom plugins&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-review-vendor-documentation-or-consult-your-developer-if-necessary\">Review vendor documentation or consult your developer if necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>4: Consider Performance Requirements\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-both-platforms-can-deliver-excellent-performance-when-properly-configured\">Both platforms can deliver excellent performance when properly configured.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What Linux Hosting is Often Preferred For\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress-websites\">WordPress websites&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-high-traffic-websites\">High-traffic websites&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-open-source-applications\">Open-source applications&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-cost-effective-scalability\">Cost-effective scalability&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Windows Hosting is Often Preferred For\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-microsoft-application-environments\">Microsoft application environments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-asp-net-applications\">ASP.NET applications&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-microsoft-sql-server-databases\">Microsoft SQL Server databases&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-organisations-heavily-invested-in-microsoft-technologies\">Organisations heavily invested in Microsoft technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>5: Consider Future Growth\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-as-your-website-grows-you-may-need\">As your website grows, you may need:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-more-storage\">More storage&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-additional-databases\">Additional&nbsp;databases&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-increased-memory-and-processing-resources\">Increased memory and processing resources&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-higher-traffic-capacity\">Higher traffic capacity&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TIP: <\/strong>Choose a hosting platform that supports both your current and future requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-common-website-scenarios\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Website Scenarios<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Business Website Built with WordPress\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-recommended-platform\">Recommended platform:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-linux-hosting1\"><strong>Linux Hosting<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-wordpress-is-designed-to-work-exceptionally-well-within-linux-hosting-environments\">WordPress is designed to work exceptionally well within Linux hosting environments.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Custom ASP.NET Website\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-recommended-platform1\">Recommended platform:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-windows-hosting1\"><strong>Windows Hosting<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-asp-net-applications-require-windows-based-hosting-environments\">ASP.NET applications require Windows-based hosting environments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>E-Commerce Website Using PHP and MySQL\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-recommended-platform11\">Recommended platform:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-linux-hosting11\"><strong>Linux Hosting<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-most-popular-e-commerce-platforms-operate-efficiently-on-linux-hosting\">Most popular e-commerce platforms&nbsp;operate&nbsp;efficiently on Linux hosting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Internal Business Application Using MSSQL\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-recommended-platform111\">Recommended platform:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-windows-hosting11\"><strong>Windows Hosting<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-microsoft-sql-server-integrates-naturally-within-windows-hosting-environments\">Microsoft SQL Server integrates naturally within Windows hosting environments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-important-things-to-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Things to Know<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-your-computer-s-operating-system-does-not-determine-your-hosting-platform\">Your computer&#8217;s operating system does not&nbsp;determine&nbsp;your hosting platform.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-most-websites-today-run-successfully-on-linux-hosting\">Most websites today run successfully on Linux hosting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress-websites-generally-perform-best-on-linux-hosting\">WordPress websites&nbsp;generally perform&nbsp;best on Linux hosting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-windows-hosting-is-primarily-selected-for-microsoft-specific-technologies\">Windows Hosting is primarily selected for Microsoft-specific technologies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-hosting-migrations-may-be-required-if-website-technologies-change-significantly\">Hosting migrations may be&nbsp;required&nbsp;if website technologies change significantly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-software-compatibility-should-always-be-confirmed-before-purchasing\">Software compatibility should always be confirmed before&nbsp;purchasing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-before-you-move-on\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Move On<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before choosing a hosting plan:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-confirm-which-technology-your-website-uses\">Confirm which technology your website uses.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-verify-database-requirements\">Verify database requirements.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-review-any-third-party-application-dependencies\">Review any third-party application dependencies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-consider-expected-traffic-growth\">Consider expected traffic growth.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-check-whether-future-applications-may-require-a-specific-hosting-platform\">Check whether future applications may require a specific hosting platform.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-common-mistakes-to-avoid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-choosing-windows-hosting-simply-because-you-use-a-windows-computer\">Choosing Windows Hosting simply because you use a Windows computer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-assuming-linux-hosting-is-only-for-developers\">Assuming Linux Hosting is only for developers.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-purchasing-hosting-before-confirming-application-compatibility\">Purchasing hosting before confirming application compatibility.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ignoring-future-scalability-requirements\">Ignoring future scalability requirements.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-migrating-a-website-without-verifying-software-dependencies\">Migrating a website without verifying software dependencies.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-if-this-didn-t-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If This Didn&#8217;t Work<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0still unsure which hosting platform to choose, collect the following information before contacting Support or Sales:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-your-domain-name\">Your domain name&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-website-platform-if-known\">Website platform (if known)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-programming-language-used\">Programming language used&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-database-type-used\">Database type used&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-any-error-messages-received\">Any error messages received&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-screenshots-of-relevant-system-information\">Screenshots of relevant system information&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Providing these details will help us recommend the most suitable hosting solution.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-related-articles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Articles<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-what-is-web-hosting\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/understanding-the-basics-of-web-hosting-with-1-grid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>What Is Web Hosting?\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-what-is-cpanel-hosting\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-cpanel-web-hosting-with-1-grid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is 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