# Web Hosting ### Overview Web hosting is a fundamental aspect of the digital world. It allows individuals, companies, and organizations to make their websites accessible on the internet. At dAppling, we strive to make hosting a simple, easy process for Web3 devs. ### Understanding Web Hosting Web hosting is a service provided by hosting providers that allocates space on a web server for a website to store its files. These servers store the HTML, CSS, JavaScript files, and media content that comprises the website. When users want to access a website, their browsers send a request to the server hosting the site, which then sends the required files back to the browser. dAppling uses Amazon Web Services to store and manage centralized deployments, and Interplanetary File System ([IPFS](/legacy-docs/learn/ipfs.md)) to store and manage decentralized deployments. This dual-hosting approach ensures ### Importance of Web Hosting The digital age has emphasized the importance of having an online presence. Web hosting services are crucial for maintaining an online presence and making the site accessible to users around the globe. #### Decentralization With the growth of blockchain technology such as custom blockchains and smart contracts, decentralized backends have become more accessible than ever. However, Web3 frontends rely heavily on centralized web hosting services, meaning services that are provided by a central organization such as Amazon Web Services or Cloudflare. As a protocol's frontend is integral to its presence, development, and community, the lack of decentralized hosting services is a major barrier to full decentralization. ### Benefits of Web Hosting #### Accessibility and Uptime One of the primary benefits of web hosting is the ability to make a website accessible 24/7. At dAppling, with our use of both centralized and decentralized hosting infrastructure, we can guarantee a high uptime, meaning your website will remain accessible without interruptions 99% of the time. Even if centralized services go down, the nature of decentralization ensures your website remains accessible. #### Scalability As your business or website grows, your web hosting services can grow with it. The nature of decentralization allows for easy scalability - as more nodes are added, websites can be served faster and more efficiently. #### Technical Support Using a web hosting service such as dAppling means you do not need to spend time, resources, or effort learning about and implementing decentralized hosting infrastructure. Instead, dAppling provides an easy-to-use, simple UI to guide you through the process of hosting your site. With dAppling, you can deploy your site in less than 2 minutes, start to finish. If you have any questions or need customer support, simply connect with us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dApplingNetwork). ### Conclusion Web hosting is a critical service for anyone looking to establish an online presence. With the ability to keep websites accessible, offer technical support, manage and control data, provide SEO opportunities, and enable scalability, the benefits are clear. dAppling is working to create an easy and simple hosting experience. :cactus:*Fun Fact: Composting can help reduce landfill waste by up to 30%. Not only is it a great way to recycle organic waste, but it also enriches the soil in your garden, promoting healthier plant growth.* --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.dappling.network/legacy-docs/learn/web-hosting.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.