Free Web Hosting Services

SkyLightning.net offers free web hosting for individuals and businesses, supporting all major platforms, including WordPress. Our hosting services provide a robust control panel for managing websites, DNS, databases, and more with ease. The free plan does not include hosted email. Upgrade to paid Email hosting add-on with SkyLightning.net anytime!

NOTICE: You may use external email providers like Office365 or Google Apps. For us to host your email, we charge $59.49/month, which includes up to 10 email account inboxes, with additional accounts / email inboxes priced at $5.95/month. See our Email Services page for details.

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Key Features of SkyLightning

  • Unlimited Hosting: To combat abuse, free accounts start off with 100 websites, 100 databases, 10GB of disk space, 1TB monthly transfer. If you near this threshold, email us to review your account and take off the limits!
  • User-Friendly Interface: A clean, intuitive interface for easy management of websites, databases, and email, suitable for all skill levels.
  • Web and DNS Management: Set up and manage websites and domains with Apache, Nginx, and PHP-FPM support. Full DNS zone management is also available, including DNSSEC support.
  • Database Management: Easily create and manage MySQL and PostgreSQL databases with powerful database tools. phpMyAdmin and phpPgAdmin are integrated for direct database access and management.
  • One-Click Installer: Install popular CMS platforms like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal with a single click. Start building your site quickly and efficiently.
  • Email Hosting: Full email hosting capabilities with options for webmail, IMAP/POP3, and SMTP access. Easily manage email accounts, aliases, and forwarders with built-in spam filtering and antivirus protection.
  • SSL Certificates: Secure your websites with free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates, automatically generated and renewed for you.
  • Backup and Restore: User-friendly backup and restore functionality lets you schedule automated backups or perform manual backups to protect your data.
  • Advanced Security: Built-in firewall with customizable rules and Fail2Ban integration protects against unauthorized access and brute force attacks.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor server resource usage, including CPU, RAM, and disk space in real-time. Analyze logs to identify any performance bottlenecks.
  • Automation Tools: Cron jobs are easily managed for automating tasks such as backups, email scheduling, or website maintenance.
  • Multiple Domain Support: Host multiple domains and subdomains under a single account, simplifying the management of multiple websites from one place.

Why Choose SkyLightning?

Our free web hosting caters to individuals and businesses alike. Whether you're starting a blog, launching a business site, or hosting a WordPress site, we provide the tools and support you need to succeed—all at no cost.

Get started today with our powerful web hosting services, enjoying the flexibility, scalability, and security that SkyLightning.net offers.