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Managed hosting is a service in which your hosting provider handles server management, security, updates, and performance. This reduces the need for in-house technical maintenance and helps keep your website stable, secure, and running efficiently.

Managed hosting takes a significant amount of work off your team’s plate, including server configuration, security patching, software updates, performance monitoring, automatic backups and threat detection. Instead of your developers spending time on infrastructure maintenance, they can focus on higher-value activities like building and improving your website rather than getting pulled into operational firefighting and troubleshooting.

Yes — UK customers are billed directly in GBP.

WP Engine offers hosting across global data centres, including the UK and EU. Hosting locations are selected based on your setup to support performance and regional data requirements.

WP Engine uses UK and EU data centres and operates infrastructure under GDPR requirements. Combined with appropriate configuration and data handling practices, this helps organisations manage data location and meet privacy obligations.

WP Engine holds recognised certifications including ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and Cyber Essentials. These cover security, availability, and data protection for enterprise-level needs.

WP Engine provides up to a 99.99% uptime guarantee supported by scalable infrastructure, CDN delivery, and proactive monitoring. This helps maintain availability during peak periods and minimises the risk of downtime.

Managed hosting supports growth by improving performance, maintaining uptime, and reducing the need for internal infrastructure management. This allows teams to scale websites without needing to upgrade to complex dedicated hosting or manage infrastructure manually.

Managed hosting improves performance through built-in caching, CDN integration, and optimised infrastructure. Stability is maintained with proactive monitoring, automated updates, and reduced reliance on manual server management.

WP Engine has global teams with dedicated sales and account teams and technical support teams based in the UK and Ireland. Our customers get 24/7/365 access to technical support, so you can get answers and help in your time zone whenever you need them.

WP Engine supports websites at every stage of growth, from emerging brands to large enterprise organisations. Plans scale based on what your business needs, giving you access to tools like Page Speed Boost for performance, Smart Plugin Manager for automated plugin maintenance, site monitoring for downtime alerts, and Global Edge Security for additional protection. Enterprise plans then bundle dedicated technical support, isolated hosting, and infrastructure built for high-traffic or business-critical websites.