In the rapidly evolving world of the internet, where digital challenges grow by the day, having a fast and reliable website is no longer enough on its own. Protection and security have become indispensable pillars to ensure business continuity, safeguard user data, and defend your brand’s reputation. Hostinger recognizes this critical importance, which is why it offers you a comprehensive digital fortress—built-in security features across all hosting plans, plus advanced options specifically designed to protect your site from ever-evolving cyber threats.
Hostinger Protection: Multi-Layered Web Shield
Hostinger adopts a holistic, multi-layered security approach, combining infrastructure-level safeguards, built-in software tools, and additional options to strengthen your digital defense:
Free & Unlimited SSL/TLS Certificates:
Ensure fully encrypted, secure connections between your site and visitors, protecting sensitive data like login and payment details. These certificates not only boost user trust but also improve your search engine rankings.
Server Firewall:
Server Firewall:
Powerful firewalls at the server and infrastructure level act as an impenetrable barrier, shielding your site from unauthorized access and malicious attacks—your first line of defense.
DDoS Protection:
Hostinger uses advanced mechanisms to detect and mitigate Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, keeping your site online even during intense assaults.
Automatic Malware Scanner:
Hostinger performs regular, thorough scans of all server files to detect and automatically remove malware or viruses, minimizing potential damage and protecting your data.
Regular Backups:
Hostinger provides daily or weekly backups (depending on your plan) for all your site files and databases—a final safety net to restore your site quickly in case of emergencies.
Automatic Server Updates & Vulnerability Management:
Hostinger continuously updates server OS and software, conducts security scans, and performs penetration tests to protect against the latest known threats.
24/7 Monitoring:
Hostinger’s servers and networks are monitored around the clock for unusual activity, intrusion attempts, or performance issues, ensuring rapid response to any threat.
Account Isolation:
On shared hosting, Hostinger enforces robust account isolation, ensuring that even if a neighboring site is compromised, the impact on yours remains minimal.
Cloudflare Integration:
Hostinger simplifies integration with Cloudflare, a CDN and security service that enhances DDoS protection, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and global site speed.
Deepening Your Security:A Shared Responsibility for a Secure Digital Environment
To achieve complete hosting security, we emphasize the “shared responsibility model.” While Hostinger heavily invests in securing its infrastructure and servers to the highest standards, a critical part of the responsibility lies with you as the user:
CMS & App Updates:
Hostinger makes it easy to use the latest CMS versions (e.g., WordPress) and offers auto-update tools in some plans. However, most breaches occur due to outdated CMS, plugins, or themes—so keeping all components updated is your responsibility.
Login Protection:
Alongside two-factor authentication (2FA), Hostinger provides brute-force attack protection. Always use strong, unique passwords.
Reputation Scanning:
Some Hostinger plans include domain reputation tools to ensure your site isn’t blacklisted for spam or malware, protecting your email and domain reputation.
File & Folder Permissions:
Hostinger’s hPanel offers easy tools to set correct file permissions—misconfigurations can create serious vulnerabilities.
Spam Protection:
For hosted email, advanced spam and phishing filters keep your inbox clean and secure.
Secure Web Servers:
Hostinger uses servers like LiteSpeed, which offer speed and built-in web application security features.
Database Encryption:
Secure algorithms encrypt your database data, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.
PHP Security Settings:
Advanced PHP protections (e.g., mod_security, Suhosin, open_basedir) guard against common web app vulnerabilities.
Hostinger’s commitment to security is core to its philosophy, providing a fully trusted and safe hosting environment. This lets you focus entirely on growing your site and business with confidence, knowing your digital fortress is protected by cutting-edge technology.