Krystal Web Hosting

Krystal Web Hosting provides domain names, web hosting, managed WordPress hosting and cloud services.

Quick overview

Its services also include reseller hosting, configurable virtual private servers and an AI Site Builder.

Search for a domain name or transfer an existing domain.
Use cPanel hosting with one-click application installation and email features.
Build and edit a WordPress site using the AI Site Builder and block editor.
Configure VPS resources and choose from several operating systems.
Enquire about managed cloud services covering application stacks and public cloud environments.

Introduction

Krystal Web Hosting provides web hosting, domain names and cloud services. Its services include web hosting, business hosting, managed WordPress hosting and virtual private servers.

The provider also offers reseller hosting, a website builder and managed cloud solutions. Shoppers can search for a domain, configure a virtual server or enquire about a managed infrastructure service.

What Krystal Web Hosting offers

The hosting range includes cPanel hosting for websites, white-label reseller hosting and fully managed WordPress hosting. Business hosting includes access to applications such as Magento, OpenCart, ZenCart and WooCommerce.

Cloud services include virtual machines, block storage, object storage and GPUs. Krystal also offers a CDN and managed solutions covering cloud infrastructure and application stacks.

Product and service categories

Domain names

Krystal offers domain names and a domain search tool. It also offers domain transfers. The site names several domain extensions, including .uk, .org.uk, .co.uk and .me.uk.

Web hosting

Web hosting uses cPanel and includes a drag-and-drop website builder. One-click application installation is available for software including WordPress, Drupal and OpenCart. Plans include mailboxes, databases and subdomains, while the number of websites and storage allocation depend on the plan.

Business hosting

Business hosting includes bandwidth, email addresses, parked domains, subdomains and databases. Applications available to install through cPanel include Magento, OpenCart and ZenCart, as well as WordPress and WooCommerce. The service includes backups, with rolling copies available to access.

Managed WordPress hosting

Managed WordPress hosting includes automatic updates for WordPress core, plugins and themes, with controls available through WordPress. The service includes backups, LiteSpeed caching and up to two staging sites per live site. Redis caching is available on selected plans, and the platform provides information on requests, error logs and resource usage.

Virtual private servers

Virtual private server configurations offer choices of CPU, RAM and storage. Operating system options include AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora. VPS hosting includes root access, with cPanel licences and server management available as options.

Fully managed cloud solutions

Fully managed solutions cover operating systems and application stacks, including web servers, databases, message queues and caching layers. Krystal offers monitoring, backups, incident response and vulnerability scanning as part of the service. Depending on requirements, options can include database management, container platforms, load balancer management and disaster recovery planning.

Reseller hosting

Reseller hosting is offered as a white-label service. It is available for those selling hosting to their own customers. The site also lists reseller hosting alongside its other hosting services.

AI Site Builder

The AI Site Builder is included with managed WordPress hosting plans and works in the WordPress dashboard. It generates site structure, content and images from answers about the site and its preferred style. The WordPress block editor can then be used to change the design and content.

Browse the full range on the Krystal Web Hosting website.

More Info

Using the website

The domain search tool lets visitors search for a domain name. A VPS configuration tool provides choices for server resources, operating system, cPanel and optional management. There are also login and sign-up options.

Krystal provides a knowledge base, step-by-step guides and articles. Its public service status page shows the status of its services. The AI Site Builder includes a Site Assistant with a Help Centre containing articles and video tutorials.

Notable features

Krystal offers website migration and says its team can move up to three sites for a managed WordPress hosting customer. For fully managed solutions, the team can manage AWS and Azure environments alongside Krystal Cloud, including hybrid setups.

Standard web hosting includes access to an online file manager, FTP and SFTP, SSH and WebDAV. Email features listed for these plans include forwarding addresses, aliases, autoresponders and mailing lists.

Support is offered through tickets, live chat and phone. Larger business hosting plans also include emergency phone support.

Frequently asked questions

Can I install applications on web hosting?

Yes. The Softaculous one-click installer offers more than 200 applications, including WordPress, Joomla! and Drupal.

What information does the AI Site Builder ask for?

It asks for the site name, a brief description, the site type and style preferences. It also asks whether the site should have a single page or multiple pages.

Can I change an AI-generated website?

Yes. You can edit the site using the WordPress editor or AI design library, and replace generated text and images with your own.

What does the business hosting backup service include?

Krystal says it takes business hosting backups every four hours. It keeps 180 rolling backups available to access.

Can Krystal manage cloud infrastructure on AWS or Azure?

Yes. Its fully managed service can cover AWS and Azure environments, as well as hybrid setups spanning public cloud and Krystal Cloud.

Can I use Terraform with Krystal Cloud?

Yes. Krystal Cloud has a published Terraform provider, and the platform also has a REST API.

Key takeaways

Hosting options include web, business, reseller, managed WordPress and VPS services.
Domain search and transfers are available.
Managed WordPress plans include an AI Site Builder and staging sites.
VPS configurations offer a choice of resources and operating systems.
Fully managed solutions can cover application stacks and public cloud environments.
Guides, a knowledge base and support channels are available.

Summary

Krystal Web Hosting offers hosting and cloud services alongside domain tools and website-building features. Its range spans cPanel hosting, managed WordPress, configurable virtual servers and managed infrastructure, with support and guidance available through several channels.