hostingsoftware

noun

UK /ˈhəʊ.stɪŋ ˈsɒft.weər/

US /ˈhoʊ.stɪŋ ˈsɔːft.wer/

Software that lets a computer hold websites or apps so other people can use them.

The company uses hosting software to keep its website online.

SYNONYMS

server software web hosting software hosting platform server platform

RELATED WORDS

web server data center domain cloud hosting server

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software that runs on a server to manage and serve files or services to other computers.

The hosting software handles all incoming requests to the server.

3. A program used to host multiplayer games so other players can join.

He installed hosting software to run a game server for his friends.

4. Software that lets one computer host virtual machines or containers.

The hosting software manages several virtual machines at once.