[DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com) has always made shipping code simple — connect your repository, set up your server, and we handle the rest on every push. With the launch of Managed VPS and Static Hosting, [DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com) now also hosts the code it deploys, so you can ship and serve your projects from a single dashboard. Here are the five places your code can live with [DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com) in 2026. ## 1. Shared Hosting The most common hosting type — multiple websites share a single server. Ideal for small to medium sites with predictable traffic. We deploy to it over SFTP, FTPS, or SSH with no special setup required on the host side. Popular targets we have step-by-step guides for: [WPEngine](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/wpengine), [Cloudways](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/cloudways), [Hostinger](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/hostinger), [SiteGround](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/siteground), and many more in our [deployment guides library](https://www.deployhq.com/guides). If you've outgrown shared hosting and aren't sure what comes next, our [shared hosting vs VPS guide for junior developers](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/shared-hosting-vs-vps-a-comprehensive-guide-for-junior-developers) walks through the trade-offs, and [5 signs it's time to upgrade from shared hosting to automated deployments](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/5-signs-it-s-time-to-upgrade-from-shared-hosting-to-automated-deployments) covers when the move makes sense. ## 2. VPS (Virtual Private Server) A dedicated slice of a shared physical machine — more control, more memory, more configuration freedom. Suitable for growing sites that have outgrown shared hosting. We deploy over SSH using your own keys, with optional zero-downtime atomic transfers and parallel uploads. Popular targets we cover: [Amazon EC2](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/amazon-ec2), [AWS Lightsail](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/aws-lightsail), [Vultr](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/vultr), [Hetzner](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/hetzner), and [Akamai (Linode)](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/linode). ## 3. Dedicated Server A physical server reserved entirely for your project — maximum control and resources, typically paired with a control panel like cPanel/WHM. See our walkthrough on [installing cPanel on AlmaLinux or Ubuntu](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/installing-cpanel-on-ubuntu-22-04-and-deployhq) for a complete setup. We deploy to dedicated servers the same way we deploy to VPS — over SSH, with full support for atomic transfers and build pipelines. ## 4. Cloud Hosting Your application distributed across multiple machines for high availability and elastic scaling. Good for traffic patterns that spike or vary unpredictably. [DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com) deploys to [DigitalOcean](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/digitalocean), [Google Cloud](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/google-cloud), [Microsoft Azure](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/microsoft-azure), [Oracle Cloud](https://www.deployhq.com/guides/oracle-cloud), and other cloud platforms over SSH or via S3-compatible storage. If you're still using FTP for legacy reasons, our [is FTP dead?](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/is-ftp-dead-a-look-at-its-continued-use-in-deployment) post covers the safer alternatives. ## 5. Managed by DeployHQ The newest option — [DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com) now [hosts what it deploys](https://www.deployhq.com/hosting). Two product lines cover the most common needs: - **[Managed VPS Hosting](https://www.deployhq.com/hosting/managed-vps)** is fully-managed Linux hosting with built-in CI/CD. Provision a server inside [DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com) — region, size, SSH keys, deployment path — and push to your repository to deploy. One workflow, one bill, no separate hosting account to manage. - **[Static Hosting](https://www.deployhq.com/hosting/static)** is fully-managed static-site hosting on Cloudflare's edge network, with framework auto-detection (Next.js, Astro, SvelteKit, Hugo, Jekyll, and dozens more), SPA mode, and atomic deploys. The simplest way to deploy and host a JAMstack project from a single dashboard. Both products are currently in beta. Enable beta features under **Settings \> Beta Features** to try them, or [start a free trial](https://www.deployhq.com/signup) to spin up an account. ## Why DeployHQ works for every option Regardless of where your code ends up, the same [DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com) pipeline handles it: - **Flexibility** — deploy over FTP, SFTP, SSH, S3, or to a DeployHQ-managed target without changing your workflow. - **[Zero-downtime deployments](https://www.deployhq.com/features/zero-downtime-deployments)** — atomic transfers and parallel uploads keep your site online during deploys. - **[One-click rollback](https://www.deployhq.com/features/one-click-rollback)** — every deploy is reversible, with the previous version one click away. - **[Build pipelines](https://www.deployhq.com/features/build-pipelines)** — install dependencies, run tests, and compile assets before the upload step runs. - **Integrations** — works with [GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab](https://www.deployhq.com/features/integrations) and the rest of your toolchain. For a broader comparison against other tools in the category, see our roundup of [the best software deployment tools in 2026](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/best-software-deployment-tools). You can mix any of the five options inside a single [DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com) project, so a static frontend on [DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com) Static Hosting can live next to a Laravel API on your own Hetzner VPS — all in one dashboard with one billing relationship. ## One workflow for every deployment target If you've been treating [DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com) as just deployment automation, take a look at the managed hosting options — they bring the same pipeline you already use to infrastructure you don't have to manage yourself. And if you're sticking with bring-your-own-server for now, that's still fully supported and always will be. Sign up for a [free](https://www.deployhq.com/signup)[DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com) trial to try managed hosting alongside your existing servers, or reach out on [X](https://x.com/deployhq) if you'd like us to add a guide for a specific hosting provider. * * * Questions or feedback? Email [support@deployhq.com](mailto:support@deployhq.com) or follow [@deployhq](https://x.com/deployhq) on X for product updates.