Fasthosts

Fasthosts, UK-based web hosting and servers

Fasthosts is a British internet services company that has been operating since 1998 with its headquarters in Gloucester. Its catalogue covers domains, shared web hosting, virtual and dedicated servers, cloud solutions, professional email and website building tools, for individuals, businesses and resellers alike.

Domains and online presence

The company offers domain registration, free transfer of existing domains and bulk search to secure multiple brands at once. The site indicated promotions such as .co.uk domains for £1 in the first year. For those without programming knowledge, it provides a website builder and a dedicated ecommerce builder, with templates and setup in just a few steps.

Web hosting and email

Shared hosting plans include free SSL certificates, up to 500 GB of storage and up to five free domains, according to the site. It also sells WordPress-specific hosting, with an optimised platform, built-in security and beginner-friendly tools, as well as reseller hosting. In the email section, it offers professional addresses with your own domain, Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365.

Servers and cloud solutions

Fasthosts sells virtual private servers (VPS) with Linux or Windows, cloud servers with per-minute billing, Intel and AMD dedicated servers, bare metal servers, storage servers and GPU servers with Nvidia or Intel options. It also offers specialised VPS for automation with n8n and for AI agents with OpenClaw. For infrastructure management and security, it provides cloud backup through Acronis Cyber Protect.

Infrastructure and certifications

The company states that its data centres use 100% renewable electricity and HVO biofuel for generators, and that the Worcester centre has solar panels across the entire roof. It holds ISO 27001 certification for information security, ISO 50001 for energy management and Tier IV for its Worcester data centre, with a stated availability of 99.999%. The company emphasises that its headquarters and data centres are in the UK, which keeps data hosted locally.

Awards and track record

In 2025, Fasthosts received the Medium Business of the Year award at the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards. The company describes its origin as an A-level project that evolved into an established business, and it has maintained its headquarters in Gloucester since 1998.

Customer service and support

Fasthosts offers 24/7 support for technical and sales assistance. The website lists one phone number for sales and another for support, and provides a control panel to manage domains, email, invoices and services.

Location and contact

2 Cathedral Walk, The Forum, Gloucester, UK