# Hosting **URL:** https://forum.getkirby.com/c/resources/hosting/6.md [Latest](https://forum.getkirby.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.getkirby.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.getkirby.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Hosting category](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/about-the-hosting-category/15)
**Author:** [@bastianallgeier](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/bastianallgeier)\ **Replies:** 0
Which hosting provider works best with Kirby? Which are the worst? Do you have any issues with the setup at a particular provider? Stuff like this goes here… --- ## [Hosting Service for Kirby](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/hosting-service-for-kirby/33494)
**Author:** [@JKF123](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/JKF123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/hosting-service-for-kirby/33494 "2026-09-22T15:38:28Z")
Which hosting services are recommended for a new Kirby website? Does Microsoft Office (OneDrive) works? Thanks! --- ## [Beginner friendly explainer -\> hosting and update workflow](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/beginner-friendly-explainer-hosting-and-update-workflow/35310)
**Author:** [@shabana](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/shabana)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/beginner-friendly-explainer-hosting-and-update-workflow/35310 "2026-03-23T17:18:15Z")
Hi everyone, Ask I am new to developing with kirby and php and am looking for beginner-friendly explainer on how to (1) host the website, then (2) update the website after making small-ish backend changes (css, templat… --- ## [Global Kirby Hosting](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/global-kirby-hosting/34585)
**Author:** [@nohT8ak8](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/nohT8ak8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/global-kirby-hosting/34585 "2026-01-20T13:14:27Z")
Hi all, I have a potential case in which I need to host Kirby CMS with global availability. Edit: My goal here is to make sure that the website loads as fast as possible, regardless from where a user is from. My aim is … --- ## [Site Permissions](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/site-permissions/35150)
**Author:** [@iguannalin](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/iguannalin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/site-permissions/35150 "2026-01-09T19:27:32Z")
Hi all, I have a Kirby 5 site hosted on a DigitalOcean droplet, using a domain I bought from NameCheap, and uses Cloudflare nameservers. I created multiple pages in my local env which were uploaded fine to the hosted sit… --- ## [Solution: Content Folder Exposed on Hybrid Hosting](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/solution-content-folder-exposed-on-hybrid-hosting/35100)
**Author:** [@Caleb](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/Caleb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/solution-content-folder-exposed-on-hybrid-hosting/35100 "2025-12-18T00:13:07Z")
Posting this in case someone else runs into this issue: On some hybrid nginx/apache hosting platforms (ie Cloudways and RunCloud), you may get a warning by your Kirby installation that your content folder is exposed. Th… --- ## [Problems with JPEG images. Doing a resize, the images become very dark](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/problems-with-jpeg-images-doing-a-resize-the-images-become-very-dark/35067)
**Author:** [@HubertSieverding](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/HubertSieverding)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/problems-with-jpeg-images-doing-a-resize-the-images-become-very-dark/35067 "2025-12-10T15:07:13Z")
I'm having problems with JPEG images. Without scaling, everything is slow; with resize, the images become very dark. With Resize all pictures are dark. Why? --- ## [Site images cannot be editied in the panel](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/site-images-cannot-be-editied-in-the-panel/34827)
**Author:** [@oyster](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/oyster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/site-images-cannot-be-editied-in-the-panel/34827 "2025-10-08T06:04:54Z")
I have followed the template for Nginx hosting. ( Kirby meets Nginx | Kirby CMS ) Page images show as thumbs and in panel previews. But when i go to edit an image I get and image can’t be found error. This is a relativ… --- ## [Problems installing Kirby CMS on shared hosting (IONOS)](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/problems-installing-kirby-cms-on-shared-hosting-ionos/34822)
**Author:** [@j54j6](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/j54j6)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/problems-installing-kirby-cms-on-shared-hosting-ionos/34822 "2025-10-05T12:35:13Z")
Hi there, currently I try to install a Kirby CMS Website on a customer shared hosting plan from IONOS. Normally I install all dependencies with composer and until now it is working great but on the IONOS System I canno… --- ## [Hosting service in South Korea that works with Kirby?](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/hosting-service-in-south-korea-that-works-with-kirby/34584)
**Author:** [@Norreco](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/Norreco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/hosting-service-in-south-korea-that-works-with-kirby/34584 "2025-08-14T12:14:34Z")
Hello! I’m currently working on updating a South Korean website, the site will of course be built with the best CMS on the planet. The current non-kirby site uses cafe24 as hosting which seems to be using a nginx server… --- ## [IONOS (UK) file/folder permissions + htaccess notes](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/ionos-uk-file-folder-permissions-htaccess-notes/34216)
**Author:** [@oppfield](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/oppfield)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/ionos-uk-file-folder-permissions-htaccess-notes/34216 "2025-06-09T12:01:20Z")
Hi, just a couple of notes for anyone using IONOS for Kirby. Before uploading Kirby set your SFTP applications upload permissions to 604 for files and 705 for folders. I use Transmit on macOS and you can find the permis… --- ## [How do I host my Kirby site on AWS?](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/how-do-i-host-my-kirby-site-on-aws/21610)
**Author:** [@JaquilineBrown](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/JaquilineBrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/how-do-i-host-my-kirby-site-on-aws/21610 "2021-03-15T15:05:10Z")
I have a lot of my websites on AWS including a domain for a new website I am about to launch. I was wondering how I could store my Kirby Website on here? Otherwise is there any good recommendations for hosting? My client… --- ## [Search for a Hosting in Germany](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/search-for-a-hosting-in-germany/32529)
**Author:** [@dersven](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/dersven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/search-for-a-hosting-in-germany/32529 "2024-09-21T19:55:12Z")
I am looking for a provider who installs Kirby as a package and maintains the versions. Is there a recommendation. For example, Hetzner or something? --- ## [Contact form + GoDaddy](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/contact-form-godaddy/32249)
**Author:** [@jorgefco](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/jorgefco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/contact-form-godaddy/32249 "2024-08-29T22:36:24Z")
Hi Team :v:! I have a project in Kirby version 4.3. It is hosted on a shared server at GoDaddy. The project contains a basic contact form that I have used in other projects and it works correctly, but in this project it… --- ## [Total newbie: putting my Kirby website on OVH](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/total-newbie-putting-my-kirby-website-on-ovh/31116)
**Author:** [@Kirkir](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/Kirkir)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/total-newbie-putting-my-kirby-website-on-ovh/31116 "2024-03-23T14:19:55Z")
Hello, A webdesigner made a wesbite for me using Kirby. I have all the files and want to put it online via OVH. I have the domain name and bought the hosting space. But now I am completely lost: I don’t know what to do … --- ## [Kirby, Docker & ImageMagick](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/kirby-docker-imagemagick/30819)
**Author:** [@tobimori](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/tobimori)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/kirby-docker-imagemagick/30819 "2024-02-17T19:12:15Z")
I’m running a Kirby site on Fly inside Docker and need to use ImageMagick for GIF support. I added apt-get install imagemagick to my Dockerfile, but apparently this installs ImageMagick 6 without AVIF support that break… --- ## [Kirby Hoststar htaccess](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/kirby-hoststar-htaccess/30580)
**Author:** [@amunsen](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/amunsen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/kirby-hoststar-htaccess/30580 "2024-01-26T12:15:29Z")
Hello! :wave:t4: I’m trying to get Kirby to work on hoststar.ch. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work on the main domain because the pages are not found. The subdomain works with the same .htaccess settings and directory stru… --- ## [Deploying Kirby CMS on AWS](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/deploying-kirby-cms-on-aws/16127)
**Author:** [@alex\_brodov](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/alex_brodov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/deploying-kirby-cms-on-aws/16127 "2023-12-16T11:03:36Z")
Hello, Is there some guide or best practices on how to deploy Kirby CMS on AWS infrastructure? I’ve deployed it on one EC2 instance if I want to scale it up, I’ll need more instances, which brings the question of how t… --- ## [Who does everyone use for hosting + any host suggestions?](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/who-does-everyone-use-for-hosting-any-host-suggestions/21094)
**Author:** [@kuwts](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/kuwts)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/who-does-everyone-use-for-hosting-any-host-suggestions/21094 "2023-04-07T18:49:10Z")
Hey all, I tried to set up Kirby using Cloudways, but it does not seem to be working, and after a look through the forum, it seems like there have been a fair amount of issues integrating Kirby and Cloudways. What platf… --- ## [Nearly Free Speech Hosting](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/nearly-free-speech-hosting/28323)
**Author:** [@FJN](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/FJN)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/nearly-free-speech-hosting/28323 "2023-04-11T01:12:25Z")
Hello. Anyone running Kirby on NearlyFreeSpeech.net hosting? I’ve tried installing the starterkit with no success. The server is running PHP 8.1, the site is in the root “public” folder, and all folders are set with 755 … --- ## [Public Hosting - Laravel - Github](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/public-hosting-laravel-github/27914)
**Author:** [@ali\_v001](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/ali_v001)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/public-hosting-laravel-github/27914 "2023-02-27T10:29:54Z")
Hi, I’m looking for a good hosting provider / solution. It would be great to not have to manage the server myself but have good control. Initial setup is not a problem, but long term maintenance is what id like to avoi… --- ## [Full hosting on GitHub Pages, automatic static build via actions](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/full-hosting-on-github-pages-automatic-static-build-via-actions/27094)
**Author:** [@oelna](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/oelna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/full-hosting-on-github-pages-automatic-static-build-via-actions/27094 "2022-11-24T23:06:53Z")
I recently came across the plugin kirby3-static-site-generator and had a thought: what if you could run the build process for the site in a GitHub action? I had just learned you can update the repo content itself from ac… --- ## [Running a Kirby CMS website hosted in GitHub Pages?](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/running-a-kirby-cms-website-hosted-in-github-pages/19177)
**Author:** [@simonecutri](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/simonecutri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/running-a-kirby-cms-website-hosted-in-github-pages/19177 "2022-11-24T12:03:07Z")
Is it possible to run a Kirby CMS website hosted in GitHub Pages? --- ## [\[hosting\] BestPractice for hosting maaaaaany kirby sites](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/hosting-bestpractice-for-hosting-maaaaaany-kirby-sites/25798)
**Author:** [@teichsta](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/teichsta)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/hosting-bestpractice-for-hosting-maaaaaany-kirby-sites/25798 "2022-10-05T21:53:06Z")
Hi, we use kirby to realise a school newspaper project. Potentially each school in germany could use tool (lets see what our sales team will to achieve). Currently we use a standard docker setup which turns out to be ok… --- ## [How to Host/Deploy KirbyCMS Website?](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/how-to-host-deploy-kirbycms-website/26404)
**Author:** [@vivek](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/vivek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/how-to-host-deploy-kirbycms-website/26404 "2022-09-06T14:42:10Z")
Hello there. I am a new developer and have recently built a website to showcase my portfolio. I have finished coding my website using the KirbyCMS plainkit but I am absolutely lost on how I can begin deploying and hosti… --- ## [How to host on managed web server Strato](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/how-to-host-on-managed-web-server-strato/9345)
**Author:** [@Rhea](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/Rhea)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 5:41am UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/how-to-host-on-managed-web-server-strato/9345 "2022-09-01T05:41:17Z")
Hi there everybody, I’m struggling with uploading my Kirby-Project to a managed webserver called Strato (German Hoster). I’ve created a directory inside of “cgi-bin” which was already present. Inside of it, I’ve creat… --- ## [Where do you host Git repositories with personal information (Europe/GDPR)?](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/where-do-you-host-git-repositories-with-personal-information-europe-gdpr/21764)
**Author:** [@crstn](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/crstn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 8:40am UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/where-do-you-host-git-repositories-with-personal-information-europe-gdpr/21764 "2022-08-01T08:40:41Z")
I evaluate Kirby for future projects. With the arise of GDPR, I am really careful about third-party services. My issue is that Kirby allows to version control everything and I love that. But where do I host the reposi… --- ## [Kirby hosting - Feedback needed](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/kirby-hosting-feedback-needed/25379)
**Author:** [@canvayio](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/canvayio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/kirby-hosting-feedback-needed/25379 "2022-05-01T17:00:10Z")
Hey there, We’re currently seeking beta testers for a new integration of Kirby with our hosting platform. In order to make the deployment process easier, we have created a one-click installer for Kirby. Check it out h… --- ## [To host a Kirby site, do i need to consider some specification on the hosting service?](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/to-host-a-kirby-site-do-i-need-to-consider-some-specification-on-the-hosting-service/21293)
**Author:** [@diegocerzel](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/diegocerzel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/to-host-a-kirby-site-do-i-need-to-consider-some-specification-on-the-hosting-service/21293 "2022-02-01T17:58:07Z")
Hy I wanted to know if any hosting plan can run kirby or I should look for some specific things to consider in order to properly run a kirby site? Thanks --- ## [Is there a professional service to use for Kirby Host Migration and staging for Shopify?](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/is-there-a-professional-service-to-use-for-kirby-host-migration-and-staging-for-shopify/23213)
**Author:** [@shock0ne](https://forum.getkirby.com/u/shock0ne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.getkirby.com/t/is-there-a-professional-service-to-use-for-kirby-host-migration-and-staging-for-shopify/23213 "2021-08-25T02:33:35Z")
Hi all, I’m looking for a professional service who can help with migrating our new staging site in Kirby to our current hosting provider, help with redirecting from the old website, and connecting to Shopify. Please no … [Next page](https://forum.getkirby.com/c/resources/hosting/6.md?page=1)