Can WordPress run on Windows hosting

There are a number of ways and solutions to run a WordPress website, some users believe that WordPress websites can only be hosted on Linux hosting. However, nothing is less true. Let's see how a WordPress website can be hosted on Windows hosting!

WordPress is one of the most common ways to create a website, with its easy interface and way of working you can quickly put a website together. The many themes and plug-ins available allow you to create your own website that matches your needs, all without coding or extensive technical knowledge. Many things you can use with some homework or by looking in our knowledge base. We have an extensive library that allows anyone to create a WordPress website.

The differences you will encounter with Windows hosting for WordPress

There are a number of things that are different with Windows hosting for WordPress, which are often perceived as negative and because of this Windows is labeled as an unsuitable platform for WordPress. This is however a misconception. It is not that things are not possible on Windows hosting, it is just a matter of working in a slightly different way.

Web.config versus a .htaccess file

A web.config file is the configuration file that ensures that certain settings such as permalinks and redirects are set correctly. WordPress itself works seamlessly with this file and can simply write in it. The only thing that needs to be enabled are the write permissions.

If you are going to work with a web.config file this may seem intimidating at first, but don't worry. In most cases this is just a matter of following our step by step tutorials from the knowledgebase. We make these articles so that they are easy to follow for everyone. For both the experienced user and the beginner.

Write permissions via the control panel, instead of via FTP

The second difference we have between Linux hosting and Windows hosting is adjusting the write permissions of a website. Write permissions allow your website to upload pictures, write to the folder structure and much more. So these are important to manage. Within Windows Hosting this is done via the server with the control panel. This is a matter of logging in and configuring it to stay that way.

Or if you are not working on the site for a period of time turn it off. This is because of the security of your website. As soon as the write permissions are turned on to the entire folder structure of the website you make sure that wrong or malicious code can be executed if there is a leak in your website. So it is often better to limit this.

Write permissions in Windows can be set per file and per folder, or over the entire folder structure. The choice is yours. We have written several articles on this subject in our knowledge base, that can help you determine the right settings for your WordPress website on Windows hosting.

Stable Windows hosting for your WordPress website

At MijnHostingPartner.nl we have stable and fast hosting for WordPress websites. Everything you would want from a WordPress website is possible at MijnHostingPartner.nl. A large number of our clients run WordPress without any problems. The notion that Linux hosting is required for WordPress hosting is therefore not correct and can be found in our hosting.

Sign a contract now for a competitive price with one of our total SSD packages or a Managed WordPress hosting package. In this we can ensure that your WordPress website is always up to date and secure, thanks to our specialists who will take care of this for you. With a Total SSD package you are in charge of the rest of the process, which is reflected in the price. If you want to take your WordPress to new heights with MijnHostingPartner.nl, start a conversation via the chat to get you started right away!