Contao Hosting Built for Performance & Reliability
You want your Contao site to be fast, secure, and easy to manage? We’ve got you covered with powerful Contao hosting on NVMe servers, expert support, and simple tools that help you get online in minutes.
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OPEN SOURCE CMS FOR SEO-FRIENDLY WEBSITES
What Is Contaο Web Hosting?
Contao is a free, open-source content management system built on the Symfony framework. It's been around since 2006, and more than 175,000 websites already run on it.
Contao stands out for its built-in tools that many other platforms offer only as add-ons. You get multilingual site management (Contao Manager), a page-based content structure, granular user permissions, a form generator, a newsletter module, and a full-text search engine right out of the box. It's also built with accessibility in mind and meets the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and BITV 2.0.
If you need a CMS that handles corporate websites, multilingual portals, or projects with strict accessibility and GDPR requirements, Contao is a strong choice to use on our Web Hosting platform.
BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD TEAMS
Who Uses Contao?
Contao is a great fit for small and medium-sized businesses that need a professional website they can manage without a full-time developer. Marketing teams like it because they can update pages, publish news, and run campaigns without touching code, while still keeping a clean, structured site.
Agencies use Contao to manage multiple client projects on one platform. They get a flexible CMS that supports custom designs, multilingual sites, and complex navigation, all while keeping performance and security under control.
Public institutions, schools, and non-profits choose Contao when they need strong accessibility, clear content structure, and long-term stability. Contao helps them meet legal requirements, serve diverse audiences, and keep their content easy to manage over time.
If you're a freelancer, a solo entrepreneur, or a small team that wants a reliable CMS with room to grow, Contao gives you a balanced mix of power and simplicity.
OUR NEVER-ENDING FEATURE LIST
Why Choose HostPapa for Contao Hosting?
The high-performance Contao web hosting you absolutely need, with 1-click install, cPanel, and daily security protection, all included in one package.
1-Click Contao Install
NVMe Storage on Every Plan
Daily Security Protection
Support From People Who Care
Global CDN Included
Free SSL on Every Plan
cPanel Standard on All Plans
Powerful Contao Hosting
If for any reason you’re not satisfied with our services, you can cancel at any time in the first 30 days of signup to receive a full refund for the service.
Domain fees are non-refundable.
Need Help?
Having trouble installing Contao? Get 24/7 support from the PapaSquad by phone, live chat, and email.
Get Started In 4 Easy Steps
1-Click Contao Installation
Installing Contao on your HostPapa account is quick and beginner‑friendly. There’s no need to download files, create databases, or use FTP. The Softaculous app installer does the technical work for you in just a few clicks.
Open cPanel
Log in to your dashboard, then open cPanel for your account.
Find Contao
Search for Contao in the Softaculous app installer.
Click Install
Hit the "install" button to start the Contao installation process.
Follow the Prompts
Follow the instructions to finish your Contao installation.
CONTAO RUNNING ON HOSTPAPA
Built-In Contao Features You'll Love
Contao comes packed with modules you can start using the moment you install it. No extra plugins required for the basics.
Page Tree Structure
Organize your entire site hierarchy visually. Contao builds navigation menus automatically from your page tree.
News & Blog Module
Publish news items, blog posts, and press releases with categories, archives, and RSS feeds.
SEO Tools
Set custom title tags, meta descriptions, and robots meta tags per page. Contao generates an XML sitemap and uses schema.org markup by default.
UNIQUE ADD-ONS FOR UNIQUE WEBSITES
Other Contao Features You Want
It doesn’t stop there. Contao comes with many more bits you can integrate into your installation.
Multilingual Support
Run the same website in multiple languages from a single installation.
Form Generator
Create contact forms, surveys, and data collection forms without writing a line of code.
Newsletter Module
Send email newsletters directly from the Contao back end and don’t leave your new favourite CMS!
Security That Keeps Your Contao Site Safe
CloudLinux™ OS
Stability, Security & Fair Performance
CloudLinux™ OS transforms shared hosting into a more stable, secure, and reliable environment. Isolating each account makes sure no single website can slow down the server or compromise others in the event of a breach. The result? Fair resource distribution, stronger protection, and consistently high performance for every website you host.
Imunify360
Advanced Website Security for Peace of Mind
Keep your website safe with Imunify360. This all-in-one security suite provides enterprise-grade protection, working silently in the background to protect every site on your account. Comes with automated malware detection and removal, intrusion prevention, a powerful Web Application Firewall (WAF), and proactive defense against emerging threats.Protection Power
A Trust Seal to Secure & Monitor Your Site
Protection Power safeguards your website with advanced threat detection and DDoS protection. It also boosts performance with a built-in global CDN and Anycast DNS. Your content is now delivered faster to visitors worldwide, while layered security features, including malware scans and real-time alerts, keep your site safe and trusted.
We migrate your website & domain for Free.
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One Global Team
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Can’t decide on the perfect domain name? Want to build an awesome website without breaking a sweat? Or maybe you need a hand configuring your business email? Whatever it is, our PapaSquad is always ready to save the day. So hit us up, and let us show you what we're made of!
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Consistently Awesome
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Compare Our Web Hosting Plans
Want to dive into the numbers? At HostPapa, we're proud of our powerful, secure, and reliable Web Hosting servers.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Number of supported websites
Email addresses
Inbox storage
Website staging
Softaculous script installer
CMS scripts 1-click setup (WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal etc.)
Free domain registration or transfer1
1
25GB
2
1GB
5
100GB
10
1GB
Unlimited
200GB
40
2GB
Unlimited
Unmetered
Unlimited
2GB
Number of pages
No-code, easy wizard-driven setup
Site backups
Multilingual sites
Build from any device
Responsive, mobile-ready sites
SEO optimization tools
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
Email addresses
Email forwarding accounts
Email autoresponders
IMAP/IMAP-SSL connections
POP3/POP3-SSL connections
SMTP/SMTP-SSL connections
Email aliases
Email virus scanning
SpamAssassin spam protection
Outgoing filtering
Webmail
Business-grade email available
Individual mailbox storage
Overall mailbox storage
Email sends per hour
Email attachment size
2
2
Unlimited
25
1GB
2GB
200
20MB
10
10
Unlimited
25
1GB
5GB
200
20MB
40
40
Unlimited
25
2GB
10GB
300
20MB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
25
2GB
20GB
600
20MB
Daily malware scan
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Protected pages
Manual vulnerability scan
Secure website trust seal
Automated malware detection
Real-time notifications and alerts
Malware removal assistance
Website performance acceleration
Improved page load speed
Dynamic website acceleration
Asset preloading
Anycast DNS
Speed 10/40/100GBPS
Layer 7 DDoS protection
Layer 3, 4, 5, 6 DDoS protection
Instant purge
One-time
One-time
One-time
Server firewall, monitoring, and intrusion detection
DDoS attack prevention and responses
Multi-factor biometric access data centre
Redundant network carriers
Network monitoring
Brute force detection
CloudLinux O/S protection
Imunify360
ModSecurity
Standard SSL
Domain privacy protection
Premium SSL
Automated website backup
5GB
5GB
10GB
Server resources
Entry points
CPU cores
MySQL usage
PHP 5.6, 7.0, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.0, 8.1 (choose your version)
Memory
I/O Usage
Inodes
Minimum cron job interval
Database size
Table size
Hosted domains
Subdomains
Unlimited add-on domains
Unlimited parked domains
Server resources
- Entry points: 10
- CPU cores: 1 core
- MySQL usage: 1 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 150,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 500MB
- Table size: 250MB
10
1 Core
1 Core MySQL
1,024MB
2,048 KB/s
150,000
30 Minutes
500MB
250MB
1
20
Server resources
- Entry points: 20
- CPU cores: 2 core
- MySQL usage: 2 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 300,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 1000MB
- Table size: 500MB
20
2 Core
2 Core MySQL
1,024MB
3,072 KB/s
300,000
30 Minutes
1GB
500MB
5
100
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
40
4 Core
4 Core MySQL
1,024MB
4,096 KB/s
450,000
20 Minutes
2GB
1GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
80
8 Core
8 Core MySQL
2,048MB
8,192 KB/s
600,000
10 Minutes
4GB
2GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Frequently Asked Questions
All your questions in one place! Whether it’s helping you choose a domain name, walking you through our website builder, or configuring your cloud email system for your business, we’re here to help!
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How do I install Contao on my HostPapa account?
To install Contao on your HostPapa Web Hosting account, log in to cPanel, open Softaculous, search for "Contao," and click "Install." Softaculous handles the database, files, and initial setup for you. Your Contao site will be ready in minutes. If you prefer the Contao Manager, you can upload the contao-manager.phar.php file to your public directory and run the installation from your browser.
Which PHP version does Contao need?
We support all the latest Contao system requirements out of the box. The latest version of Contao, 5.7 LTS, requires PHP 8.3 or higher. Contao 5.5 requires PHP 8.2+. Our servers support multiple PHP versions, and you can switch between them in cPanel at any time.
Does HostPapa support the Contao Manager?
Yes. The Contao Manager is a browser-based tool built on Composer that lets you install, update, and manage Contao and its extensions without using the command line. You can use it on any HostPapa Web Hosting plan.
Can you migrate my existing Contao site?
Yes, we can. Our migration team moves your Contao files, database, and settings to our servers for free. Your current site stays online during the move, and we test everything before it goes live.
What database does Contao use?
Contao requires MySQL 8.0+ or an equivalent MariaDB version with the InnoDB storage engine. Every HostPapa plan includes MySQL databases that meet these requirements.
Is Contao good for multilingual websites?
Yes. Contao has built-in multilingual support, and it’s often regarded as one of the best in its class. This way, you can manage content in multiple languages from a single installation without needing extra plugins.
Do you offer backups for my Contao site?
Every plan includes backups. The Essentials plan has basic backup, while Growth, Premium, and Elite include automated backups of 5GB to 10GB (free for the first year). You can also create manual backups through cPanel at any time.
What security features protect my Contao site?
Every account runs on CloudLinux OS for server-level isolation. Imunify360 handles automated malware detection and removal. Growth plans and above add Protection Power, which includes a Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS protection, a global CDN, and real-time security alerts.
