Shared Hosting Servers
Limit CPU, memory, IO, and process usage per account so one busy site does not slow down the whole server.
CLOUDLINUX LICENSE
CloudLinux Hosting Isolation and License
Improve shared hosting stability, limit per-account resource usage, manage multiple PHP versions, and reduce noisy-neighbor issues on multi-user servers.
CloudLinux LicenseResource IsolationMultiple PHP VersionsShared Hosting Stability
Hosting Isolation
LVE limits
CageFS isolation
PHP Selector
License support
Built for These Use Cases
When one server carries many customers, sites, or PHP environments, isolation and license management directly affect reliability.
Reseller Hosting Businesses
Create clearer resource boundaries and more stable service quality for multi-customer hosting environments.
Multi-PHP Hosting Needs
Allow different websites to use suitable PHP versions while balancing compatibility and performance.
Core Licensing Capabilities
Support commercial hosting operations with resource limits, user isolation, and PHP compatibility controls.
LVE Resource Limits
Limit CPU, memory, IO, and process usage by account to improve stability on multi-user servers.
CageFS User Isolation
Isolate each user file system view and reduce cross-account exposure in shared hosting environments.
MySQL Governor
Limits per-account MySQL resource usage to mitigate the impact of heavy queries on overall server performance.
PHP Selector
Support multiple PHP versions and extensions so each site can run in a suitable PHP environment.
License and Deployment Help
Confirm the license type, server environment, and deployment requirements before installation.
Service Process
Step 1
Review server purpose, control panel, and operating system version
Step 2
Match the right CloudLinux license type and deployment conditions
Step 3
Complete license activation, system conversion, or installation
Step 4
Configure resource limits and PHP version policies for your hosting needs
Scope and Prerequisites
What's included, what's not, and what we'll need from you—so expectations stay aligned.
Included
- CloudLinux license activation and system conversion / installation
- Baseline configuration of LVE / CageFS / PHP Selector
- Integration with supported control panels
Not Included
- Containerized environments (Docker / Kubernetes)
- Forced integration with unsupported control panels
- Over-engineered setup for single-site dedicated servers (non multi-tenant cases)
- Kernel-level custom patches
We'll Need from You
- A compatible Linux distribution (CentOS family / AlmaLinux / Rocky, etc.)
- A supported control panel (cPanel / DirectAdmin / Plesk)
- A maintenance window
- A complete backup before any system conversion
Licensing & Compliance
- CloudLinux OS is licensed per server
- MySQL Governor / PHP Selector / CageFS are bundled with the base license
- Regional sales restrictions and resale terms follow the official reseller agreement
Frequently Asked Questions
What problem does CloudLinux solve?
It mainly solves resource contention, user isolation, and PHP compatibility issues on shared hosting and multi-user servers.
Is CloudLinux suitable for VPS or dedicated servers?
Yes, when the server hosts multiple users, reseller accounts, or many websites. For a single application server, it should be evaluated case by case.
Will installing CloudLinux affect existing websites?
The system, panel, and workload should be checked first. A planned deployment is usually manageable, but backup and maintenance windows are recommended.
Does the service include installation help?
Hostease can help with license activation, installation guidance, and basic policy recommendations depending on the confirmed server environment.
When is CloudLinux not the right fit?
Single-site applications, containerized (Docker/Kubernetes) deployments, incompatible OS (e.g., Ubuntu desktop), or non-mainstream panels are usually a poor fit—evaluate by workload first.
Need an engineer to dig in? See our Professional Services.
Need a CloudLinux license or deployment help?
Share your server purpose, control panel, and OS version. Hostease can help match the right CloudLinux license.