Features & add-ons

Hosting Features and Add-Ons

Q: What are hosting add‑ons, and do I need them?

Hosting add‑ons are optional upgrades that enhance your website’s speed, security, email, or performance. You don’t need them to get started, but they’re great for boosting reliability and protecting your site as it grows.

Q: Can I use these add‑ons if I’m not technical?

Absolutely. All add‑ons are designed to be beginner‑friendly. Most activate with a single click, and our support team is always available if you need help.

Q: How do security add‑ons help protect my website?

Security add‑ons provide malware scanning, firewall protection, vulnerability monitoring, and automated alerts. They help prevent attacks and keep your website safe around the clock.

Q: Do add‑ons work with all hosting plans?

Most add‑ons are compatible with Shared, WordPress, Reseller, and VPS plans. Some advanced tools—like dedicated IPs or higher‑level monitoring—are better suited for VPS or Reseller hosting.

Q: Are add‑ons billed monthly or yearly?

Most add‑ons are available monthly, with discounted pricing for annual billing. You can choose whichever option fits your budget.

Q: Can I add or remove features later?

Yes. You can activate or deactivate add‑ons at any time from your client portal. Everything is flexible, so you only pay for what you actually use.

Every Next Wave Host plan comes with the speed, security, and tools most websites need. When you want more, add premium tools for backups, security, SEO, and marketing in just a few clicks.

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Free SSL & daily backups

Included with every plan

Built in, at no extra cost

These features come with every Shared, WordPress, and Reseller plan at no extra cost. No upgrades needed to get a fast, secure website.

LiteSpeed web server

Pages load fast and stay smooth when traffic spikes.

NVMe SSD storage

Enterprise NVMe drives keep your files and databases quick to load.

CloudLinux isolation

Each account runs in its own protected space, so one busy site can’t slow yours down.

Free SSL certificates

Free Let’s Encrypt certificates put the padlock on every site you host.

Daily backups

Your site is backed up every day, with easy restores if something goes wrong.

cPanel control panel

Manage email, files, domains, and databases from one easy dashboard.

One-click installs

Install WordPress and other popular apps in a single click with Softaculous.

Cloudflare CDN

Cloudflare helps your pages reach visitors quickly, wherever they are.

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Premium add-ons

Add-ons to protect, build, and grow your site

Add any of these tools from your client portal whenever you need them. Each one is set up for you, and you can cancel any time.

Security & privacy

Extra protection for your website and your own connection.

SiteLock Security

Daily malware scanning that finds and removes malicious code automatically, plus a trust seal for your visitors.

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Premium SSL Certificates

DigiCert certificates for stores and businesses that want more than the free certificate every plan includes.

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NordVPN

Secure your own connection, hide your IP, and block trackers, malware, and ads while you browse.

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Backups & monitoring

Know your site is saved and online.

CodeGuard Backups

Automatic website backups stored offsite, with easy restores if something goes wrong.

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360 Monitoring

Get an alert when your site goes down or slows down, so you can fix it before visitors notice.

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Website builders

Build a site without writing code.

Site Builder

Build a professional website with drag-and-drop editing and ready-made templates. No coding needed.

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Weebly Website Builder

A popular drag-and-drop builder with templates, blogging, and online store features.

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Marketing & SEO

Get found and stay in front of customers.

marketgoo SEO

Simple, step-by-step SEO tasks that help grow your traffic, with no experts needed.

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SocialBee

Create, schedule, and publish posts to all your social media accounts from one place.

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How add-ons work

Add-ons are optional. You don’t need any of them to get started, but they’re there when your website grows.

Add any time

Add any tool from your client portal whenever you need it, on any plan it works with.

Set up for you

Once activated, the add-on is set up to work with your hosting automatically.

Monthly or yearly

Most add-ons can be billed monthly, with a discount if you pay yearly.

Cancel any time

Turn add-ons off from your client portal whenever you like, and only pay for what you use.

Hosting plans

Find the right plan for your website

Every plan includes the features above. Choose the size that fits your website today and move up as you grow.

Shared Hosting

Affordable hosting for personal sites and small businesses.

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WordPress Hosting

WordPress installed and ready the day you sign up.

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Reseller Hosting

Host and bill your own clients under your brand.

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VPS Hosting

Dedicated RAM and root access, fully managed.

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Dedicated Servers

A whole server for your business alone.

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Real Google Reviews

What our customers say

Our customers count on us to keep their websites fast, safe, and online, and to answer when they need help.

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FAQ

Questions about features and add-ons

Common questions about hosting features and add-ons. See more on our FAQ page.

What are hosting add‑ons, and do I need them?

Hosting add‑ons are optional upgrades that enhance your website’s speed, security, email, or performance. You don’t need them to get started, but they’re great for boosting reliability and protecting your site as it grows.

Are add‑ons included with my hosting plan?

Many core features—like SSL certificates, cPanel access, and optimized performance—are already included. Premium add‑ons such as backups, monitoring, SEO tools, and email suites can be added anytime based on your needs.

Can I use these add‑ons if I’m not technical?

Absolutely. All add‑ons are designed to be beginner‑friendly. Most activate with a single click, and our support team is always available if you need help.

Do add‑ons require any setup on my end?

No complicated setup is required. Once activated, the add‑on is automatically configured to work with your hosting plan.

How do security add‑ons help protect my website?

Security add‑ons provide malware scanning, firewall protection, vulnerability monitoring, and automated alerts. They help prevent attacks and keep your website safe around the clock.

Do add‑ons work with all hosting plans?

Most add‑ons are compatible with Shared, WordPress, Reseller, and VPS plans. Some advanced tools—like dedicated IPs or higher‑level monitoring—are better suited for VPS or Reseller hosting.

Are add‑ons billed monthly or yearly?

Most add‑ons are available monthly, with discounted pricing for annual billing. You can choose whichever option fits your budget.

Will add‑ons slow down my website?

No. Our add‑ons are optimized to work seamlessly with your hosting environment. Tools like backups, monitoring, and security run efficiently in the background without affecting performance.

Can I add or remove features later?

Yes. You can activate or deactivate add‑ons at any time from your client portal. Everything is flexible, so you only pay for what you actually use.

Start with the features you need today

Pick a plan with everything built in, then add extra tools whenever your website needs them.

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