Network Solutions is no longer only a domain-registration brand. Its current product lineup includes mainstream shared hosting, WordPress hosting and a newer self-managed VPS path, making it a legitimate web-hosting provider for small businesses and growing sites.
The main question is not whether Network Solutions sells hosting—it clearly does.
The more useful question is whether its current hosting model is the right fit compared with newer mainstream providers that may offer a more WordPress-focused interface, clearer resource positioning or different long-term pricing structures.
At our September 27, 2026 verification, Network Solutions' main hosting page still advertised web hosting from $2.99/month on an annual term, with automatic renewal at the then-current rate. The same page positioned Starter, Essential and Premium plans for progressively larger websites and included an AI-assisted drag-and-drop website builder across the shared-hosting lineup.
This review focuses on the practical buying questions:
- Is Network Solutions good for normal web hosting?
- What do the current shared-hosting plans include?
- How do renewals work?
- Is Network Solutions suitable for WordPress?
- What backup and SSL functionality is available?
- Does Network Solutions offer VPS hosting?
- Who should choose it?
- Who should compare another provider instead?
This review is based on Network Solutions' current official hosting pages, renewal disclosures, WordPress documentation, backup documentation, VPS documentation and support materials.
We do not invent performance numbers or call Network Solutions faster or slower than another provider without equivalent controlled testing. Real performance depends on plan resources, website code, database workload, caching, region, traffic concurrency and third-party services.
Last verified: September 27, 2026. Hosting prices, promotions, plan limits, visitor guidance, backup products, VPS specifications and deployment options can change; verify the live plan before purchase.
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Network Solutions Combines Shared Hosting, WordPress, Email and a New VPS Upgrade Path
Network Solutions aligns with users who want domains, email, hosting, SSL and website-building tools under one provider account. Its current shared-hosting lineup is straightforward, and its backup documentation confirms automatic daily snapshots for shared hosting.
The main caution is commercial rather than technical: annual hosting renews automatically at the then-current rate, first-year domain and SSL promotions are limited to qualifying terms, and buyers should compare the long-term total rather than the introductory monthly-equivalent price alone.
1. Network Solutions Review: Decision Summary
| Use Case | Fit | Why |
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| First website | Evaluate | Starter hosting, website builder and email reduce setup complexity. |
| Small business | Evaluate | Hosting, domain, SSL, email and support can be managed in one ecosystem. |
| WordPress blog | Evaluate | WordPress-specific hosting and security products are available. |
| Multiple small websites | Plan dependent | Essential and Premium increase website allowances. |
| Root / Docker / custom Linux | Use VPS path | The self-managed VPS product provides deeper server control than shared hosting. |
| High-demand custom application | Compare architectures | A mainstream shared plan may not be the right architecture for demanding workloads. |
2. What Is Network Solutions Hosting?
Network Solutions offers several website-related services under one brand.
Its current hosting ecosystem includes:
- Shared website hosting.
- WordPress hosting.
- Website-building tools.
- Business email.
- SSL products.
- Domain registration and DNS.
- A newer self-managed VPS product.
The practical advantage is consolidation.
A small business can keep several website services under one account instead of assembling separate vendors for each component.
The trade-off is that bundled convenience should not replace product-by-product cost comparison.
3. Current Network Solutions Web Hosting Plans
At our September 27, 2026 verification, Network Solutions' main shared-hosting page still advertised hosting starting at $2.99/month on an annual term. The public page currently exposes the starting price and plan structure, while some exact plan and renewal amounts are rendered dynamically; this article therefore does not invent hidden renewal prices.
The current shared-hosting structure includes Starter, Essential and Premium tiers.
The current hosting page also advertises a 99.9% uptime SLA, daily malware scans and 24/7 expert support. Treat those as provider-published service claims rather than independent Digital Bhatti measurements.
| Plan | Disk Space | Websites | Visitor Guidance | Email Boxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 10 GB | 1 | Up to 15K/month guidance | 1 |
| Essential | 20 GB | 3 | Up to 50K/month guidance | 3 |
| Premium | 40 GB | 10 | Up to 200K/month guidance | 10 |
The visitor figures are provider guidance, not guarantees of universal capacity.
Unmetered bandwidth is the provider's current plan wording. It should not be interpreted as unlimited compute, PHP concurrency, database capacity or storage; shared hosting still operates within the platform's technical and acceptable-use limits.
A cached brochure site and a dynamic ecommerce application can use very different resources at the same monthly visitor count.
4. Network Solutions Starter Hosting
Starter is intended for a single basic website.
The current product page lists:
- 10 GB disk space.
- 1 website.
- Visitor guidance up to 15,000 per month.
- 25 FTP accounts.
- Drag-and-drop website builder.
- 1 email box.
- Unmetered bandwidth.
Starter aligns with a conventional single-site requirement such as a brochure site, portfolio, small blog or first business website.
5. Network Solutions Essential Hosting
Essential expands the environment for users who need several websites or a larger content footprint.
The current main hosting page lists:
- 20 GB disk space.
- 3 websites.
- Visitor guidance up to 50,000 per month.
- 50 FTP accounts.
- Drag-and-drop website builder.
- 3 email boxes.
- Unmetered bandwidth.
- A qualifying first-year domain.
- A qualifying first annual term of DV SSL.
The free-domain and SSL offers are promotional inclusions tied to qualifying terms, not permanent lifetime inclusions.
6. Network Solutions Premium Hosting
Premium is positioned for users managing more websites and higher visitor volume.
The current hosting page lists:
- 40 GB disk space.
- 10 websites.
- Visitor guidance up to 200,000 per month.
- Unlimited FTP accounts.
- Drag-and-drop website builder.
- 10 email boxes.
- Unmetered bandwidth.
- A qualifying first-year domain.
- A qualifying first annual term of DV SSL.
Do not choose Premium solely because your monthly traffic approaches a marketing threshold.
Dynamic workload, storage, concurrent requests and application behavior matter more than one visitor number.
7. Network Solutions Pricing Explained
The current web-hosting page states that annual plan pricing is shown as a monthly rate but is billed annually.
That means the first useful calculation is:
Initial Annual Cost
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12 MonthsThen evaluate:
Long-Term Cost
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Initial Hosting Term
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Renewal Hosting
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Domain Renewal
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SSL After Promotional Term
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Optional Security / Backup / Email ServicesFor the broader methodology, read our Web Hosting Pricing & Renewal Guide.
8. Automatic Renewal
Network Solutions hosting renews automatically unless canceled before renewal.
The current hosting offer terms state that annual hosting plans renew automatically at the then-current rate using the payment method on file unless canceled. Network Solutions also provides a Renewal Center where customers can manage auto-renew settings.
This means the introductory monthly-equivalent rate should not be assumed to remain unchanged.
Before buying, record:
- The amount due today.
- The length of the initial term.
- The current disclosed renewal terms.
- Which first-year inclusions expire.
- Which add-ons renew separately.
9. Free Domain: Useful but Temporary
Qualifying annual website plans can include one eligible domain for the first year.
The current offer covers selected extensions and excludes premium domain names.
The important distinction is:
first-year inclusion is not the same as free lifetime domain ownership.
Include future domain renewal in your long-term website budget.
10. SSL Inclusion
The current hosting terms provide a free DV SSL certificate for one annual term on qualifying Essential or Premium plans.
That is useful for launching HTTPS.
However, buyers should verify what happens after the promotional SSL term ends.
SSL is now a baseline website requirement, so compare the long-term certificate model rather than treating one introductory year as the complete SSL cost.
11. Network Solutions Backups
Current shared hosting includes automatic Daily Snapshots that can be restored from the hosting dashboard.
Network Solutions' current shared-hosting backup documentation states that the system creates automatic Daily Snapshots that can be restored from the hosting dashboard.
Restore caution: restoring a shared-hosting snapshot overwrites the current website files, cannot be undone, and Network Solutions says backups over 2 GB require support assistance for restoration.
For important sites, still maintain an independent external copy where practical.
12. WordPress Backups
Network Solutions documents nightly WordPress website and database backups stored on a rolling 14-day basis for its WordPress package workflow.
This can be useful for recovering from:
- Failed updates.
- Accidental file changes.
- Plugin conflicts.
- Database problems.
Network Solutions also sells a separate paid website-backup product. Its current documentation states that CodeGuard subscriptions renewing on or after May 15, 2026 transition to Xcitium Backup; Xcitium becomes available in the account seven days before the renewal date under the documented migration process.
Xcitium Backup supports separate website/database backup workflows plus configurable recurring schedules such as daily, weekly or monthly runs, notifications and exclusion rules. Treat this paid service as distinct from free shared-hosting Daily Snapshots and the built-in rolling WordPress backup history.
13. Network Solutions for WordPress
Network Solutions provides conventional WordPress hosting plus a more controlled Secure WordPress security model; the relevant path depends on how much theme/plugin/file access the site requires.
The provider distinguishes general web hosting from WordPress-specific hosting and maintains separate WordPress setup, security and backup documentation.
Its Secure WordPress documentation describes a fully managed WordPress security solution with features including:
- A data-center-class firewall.
- Malware protection.
- Database backups.
- Dedicated expert support.
Network Solutions' current Secure WordPress FAQ says its team selects/manages supported themes and plugins for security and that this particular product does not provide FTP access. That can reduce some security-management burden, but it also means less low-level flexibility than a conventional self-managed WordPress installation.
For broader provider selection rather than a Network Solutions-specific review, see our Best WordPress Hosting guide.
14. Shared Hosting vs WordPress Hosting
Network Solutions itself distinguishes between general web hosting and WordPress-specific hosting.
A general shared plan is more flexible for different site types.
A WordPress-specific product is more appropriate when you want a hosting environment centered on WordPress setup, security, maintenance and recovery.
This distinction matters because “supports WordPress” and “is optimized specifically for WordPress” are not identical claims.
15. Website Builder
The current shared-hosting lineup includes a drag-and-drop AI Website Builder.
This can be useful for users who do not want to begin with WordPress or custom code.
For a small business brochure website, the website builder can reduce setup complexity.
For a content-heavy publication or extensible ecommerce project, WordPress or another dedicated application may provide a better long-term content workflow.
16. Email Boxes
Email boxes are included with current shared-hosting plans, but the allowance varies by tier.
This is useful for small businesses that want:
Before choosing the plan, compare the actual number of mailboxes you require rather than treating “email included” as one universal feature.
17. FTP and SFTP Management
Network Solutions provides file-management and secure publishing tools in its hosting control environment.
The current hosting plans also publish FTP account limits, with higher tiers supporting more accounts.
This can matter for:
- Developers.
- Agencies.
- Teams managing separate sites.
- Users uploading custom application files.
18. Control Panel
Network Solutions uses its own hosting-management interface for core account and website administration.
Current documentation shows areas for:
- Security.
- SFTP and content publishing.
- Configurations.
- Statistics.
The exact available tools depend on the product and plan.
19. Uptime Claim
The current Network Solutions shared-hosting page advertises a 99.9% uptime SLA.
This is a provider-published SLA/marketing claim rather than an independent Digital Bhatti uptime measurement.
Application availability can still be affected by:
- WordPress errors.
- Plugin conflicts.
- DNS mistakes.
- Database issues.
- External services.
20. Performance: What Can You Realistically Expect?
We do not assign Network Solutions a universal speed number.
Shared-hosting performance depends on:
- Plan resources.
- Website code.
- Database workload.
- Cache configuration.
- Traffic concurrency.
- External scripts.
- Geographic distance.
A provider's visitor guidance should not be interpreted as a guaranteed performance ceiling.
21. Network Solutions and TTFB
Hosting infrastructure affects server response, but TTFB is not determined by the hosting company alone.
Slow TTFB can come from:
- Slow PHP execution.
- Database queries.
- Cache misses.
- Third-party APIs.
- Resource pressure.
Use our TTFB Optimization Guide before blaming every backend delay on the host.
22. Core Web Vitals
Network Solutions hosting cannot automatically guarantee good Core Web Vitals.
Hosting may influence server delivery, but:
- LCP is often affected by images and rendering.
- INP is heavily influenced by JavaScript.
- CLS depends on layout stability.
Use our Core Web Vitals Optimization Guide for frontend diagnosis.
23. Network Solutions VPS Hosting
Network Solutions officially launched VPS hosting on July 7, 2026. The current product is self-managed and its live plan cards use the NVMe 2 / NVMe 4 / NVMe 8 / NVMe 16 resource ladder. Some lower-page FAQ/help text still uses older labels such as Standard / Enhanced / Ultimate, so the live plan cards should be treated as the current resource reference.
| Current tier | vCPU | RAM | NVMe storage | Bandwidth |
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| NVMe 2 | 1 vCPU | 2 GB DDR5 | 50 GB | Unmetered |
| NVMe 4 | 2 vCPU | 4 GB DDR5 | 100 GB | Unmetered |
| NVMe 8 | 4 vCPU | 8 GB DDR5 | 200 GB | Unmetered |
| NVMe 16 | 8 vCPU | 16 GB DDR5 | 450 GB | Unmetered |
The current VPS page lists AMD EPYC processors, DDR5 RAM, NVMe storage, a dedicated IP, DDoS protection, unmetered bandwidth, root SSH access and custom software installation. It also labels included support as infrastructure-only: Network Solutions maintains hardware, network and virtualization while the customer manages the OS, configurations and applications. Network Solutions advertises a 99.99% uptime guarantee for VPS infrastructure; treat that as a provider claim subject to the applicable service terms, not as a Digital Bhatti measurement.
Network Solutions' current self-managed VPS FAQ says these are fully separate KVM virtual machines with full GRUB access rather than containerized VPS environments.
Current deployment documentation is not fully synchronized. The VPS landing page currently highlights cPanel, LEMP, LAMP, WordPress, OpenClaw and Magento environments. The separate self-managed VPS FAQ says aaPanel and CloudPanel are available as free one-click cPanel alternatives and that CyberPanel is still being worked on. The purchase/configuration guide also documents cPanel as an optional paid panel selection. Verify the live checkout/catalog before assuming any specific one-click image is available.
24. Is the VPS Managed?
The current Network Solutions VPS product is self-managed.
Network Solutions says it maintains the hardware, network and virtualization layer, while the customer manages the operating system, software, configurations and applications. That is the practical support boundary to understand before buying.
The current self-managed VPS documentation supports unrestricted root access and multiple Linux families. Network Solutions' current VPS glossary explicitly states that configuration, maintenance, updates, security and backups are the customer's responsibility on self-managed VPS. Current setup/resource documentation references AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, CentOS Stream, Fedora, Ubuntu and Debian environments.
For broader VPS provider selection, see our Best VPS Hosting guide.
25. Workloads That Align With Network Solutions Shared Hosting
The current shared-hosting model aligns with:
- First websites.
- Small business sites.
- Simple blogs.
- Portfolios.
- Users who value consolidated domain, email and hosting management.
- Users who want a website builder alongside conventional hosting.
26. When Shared Hosting Is the Wrong Architecture
Consider another architecture when you need:
- Root access.
- Docker.
- Custom operating-system packages.
- Persistent background services.
- Custom database infrastructure.
- A highly specialized managed WordPress workflow.
Those requirements may point toward VPS, managed cloud or another specialized platform.
27. Network Solutions Pros
- Current advertised entry price: web hosting is currently advertised from $2.99/month on an annual term.
- Three-tier shared-hosting ladder: Starter, Essential and Premium publish increasing storage, website, visitor-guidance and email allowances.
- Daily shared-hosting snapshots: official documentation confirms automatic Daily Snapshots.
- WordPress options: separate WordPress hosting and security workflows are available.
- Website builder: current shared plans include drag-and-drop website-building tools.
- Email included: mailbox allowances are included by plan.
- Domain integration: qualifying plans can include a first-year domain.
- SSL promotion: qualifying Essential and Premium annual plans currently include one annual term of DV SSL.
- VPS path: the current self-managed VPS lineup provides KVM-based NVMe/DDR5 tiers, root access and custom-software support when the workload moves beyond shared-hosting constraints.
28. Network Solutions Cons
- Renewal rate is not the introductory rate: annual plans renew automatically at the then-current price unless canceled.
- Promotional inclusions expire: first-year domain and SSL offers should not be treated as permanent inclusions.
- Shared-hosting visitor figures are only guidance: they are not workload guarantees.
- Shared hosting is not root-level infrastructure: advanced custom workloads need another product.
- Bundling can obscure total cost: compare hosting, SSL, domain, email, backup/security products and renewal terms independently.
- VPS is self-managed: Network Solutions manages the infrastructure layer, while you manage the OS, configurations and applications.
29. Network Solutions Alternatives
The right alternative depends on why Network Solutions does not fit.
If WordPress-specific workflow depth is the deciding factor, compare dedicated WordPress-hosting products and their plugin/theme, staging, backup and support models.
If the workload needs a managed cloud platform, compare that architecture separately from Network Solutions shared hosting.
If the workload needs root-controlled infrastructure, compare self-managed VPS/cloud products rather than forcing a shared-hosting plan into that role.
For the broad provider decision, use our Best Web Hosting guide.
30. When Network Solutions Hosting Fits
Network Solutions aligns with users who value consolidating hosting, domains, email, SSL and website-building tools under one provider account.
Its current shared-hosting lineup is straightforward, it documents useful backup functionality, and it now offers a path from conventional website hosting into self-managed VPS infrastructure.
The most important caution is to evaluate the full commercial lifecycle.
Before buying, compare:
- Total first-term charge.
- Renewal terms.
- Domain renewal after the promotional year.
- SSL treatment after the promotional term.
- Email needs.
- Backup requirements.
- Whether the workload still belongs on shared hosting.
31. Final Decision Framework
Network Solutions is one mainstream option to evaluate when you want website hosting, email, domains and related services under one provider.
The simplest decision framework is:
Conventional Small Website
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Compare Starter / Essential / Premium
WordPress-Specific Workflow
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Compare Network Solutions WordPress
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Other Managed WordPress Options
Need Root / Docker / Custom Server
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Compare Self-Managed VPS Options
Do Not Want Server Administration
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Stay With Managed / Shared HostingIts distinguishing model is consolidation across mainstream small-business web services.
A different architecture becomes relevant when the requirement is highly specialized managed WordPress tooling, managed cloud infrastructure, or full server control without taking on self-management responsibility.
Compare the Current Plan, Term and Renewal Details
Verify the live price, annual billing total, website/storage/email allowances, domain and SSL promotional terms, backup scope and renewal conditions before purchasing. If you are evaluating VPS instead, verify the current self-managed support boundary and available OS/control-panel image in checkout.
Check current Network Solutions hosting →Frequently Asked Questions
What does Network Solutions web hosting include?
The current shared-hosting lineup includes Starter, Essential and Premium plans with 10–40 GB disk space, 1–10 websites, 1–10 email boxes, unmetered bandwidth, a drag-and-drop AI Website Builder and automatic Daily Snapshots. Essential and Premium also currently include qualifying first-year domain and DV SSL promotions.
How much does Network Solutions hosting cost?
At the September 27, 2026 verification, the main hosting page advertised plans starting at $2.99 per month on an annual term. The displayed monthly rate is tied to annual billing, and plans renew automatically at the then-current rate unless canceled.
Does Network Solutions include a free domain?
Qualifying annual website plans currently include one eligible domain for the first year. The offer excludes premium domains and does not make renewal permanently free.
Does Network Solutions include SSL?
Qualifying Essential and Premium annual plans currently include one annual term of a DV SSL certificate. Verify the post-promotional SSL cost before purchasing.
Does Network Solutions provide backups?
Yes. Current shared-hosting documentation describes automatic Daily Snapshots, while WordPress documentation describes nightly backups with a rolling 14-day restore history. Network Solutions is also transitioning its separate paid CodeGuard backup product to Xcitium Backup for qualifying renewals from May 15, 2026 onward.
How does Network Solutions support WordPress?
Network Solutions offers WordPress-specific products plus Secure WordPress, which documents managed security controls, curated/managed themes and plugins, database backups and dedicated support. Secure WordPress also restricts FTP access, so compare that controlled model with the flexibility the site requires.
Does Network Solutions use cPanel?
Normal shared hosting uses Network Solutions' own management environment. On self-managed VPS, the current purchase guide documents cPanel as an optional paid panel, while the landing page also lists LAMP/LEMP/WordPress-style environments and the VPS FAQ separately references aaPanel and CloudPanel one-click alternatives. CyberPanel is still described as being worked on.
Does Network Solutions have VPS hosting?
Yes. Network Solutions currently offers four self-managed KVM VPS tiers—NVMe 2, 4, 8 and 16—with allocated vCPU, DDR5 RAM, NVMe storage and unmetered bandwidth.
Is Network Solutions VPS managed?
The current VPS product is self-managed with unrestricted root access. Network Solutions maintains the hardware, network and virtualization layer; the customer manages the operating system, applications, configuration, security, updates and backups.
Can Network Solutions VPS run custom software?
A self-managed VPS is designed for deeper operating-system and application control than shared hosting, subject to the provider's terms and supported configuration options.
Does Network Solutions guarantee 99.9% uptime?
Network Solutions currently advertises 99.9% uptime on its web-hosting page. This is a provider claim rather than an independent Digital Bhatti measurement.
How can Network Solutions fit a small-business website?
Its shared-hosting model consolidates hosting, domain, email, SSL promotions and website-building tools under one provider account. Compare the full renewal lifecycle and required application flexibility before deciding whether that consolidation matches the business.
How does Network Solutions differ from Hostinger or Bluehost?
There is no universal winner. Network Solutions emphasizes an all-in-one small-business ecosystem, while Hostinger and Bluehost have their own pricing structures, WordPress features and upgrade paths. Compare the exact plan and renewal terms for your workload.
How should the published visitor guidance be interpreted?
The shared-hosting page publishes 15K, 50K and 200K monthly visitor guidance for Starter, Essential and Premium. Those figures are not workload guarantees; application behavior, caching, database demand and concurrency determine whether shared hosting remains appropriate.
Can I move away from Network Solutions later?
Yes. Before migrating, back up website files and databases and document DNS, email, SSL, redirects and any other provider-specific configuration.
Abdul Shakoor
Founder of Digital Bhatti, focused on web hosting and infrastructure, WordPress performance, Linux VPS environments, web servers and technical SEO.