MasterHost Reviews

.masterhost, legally LLC "MASTERHOST", is a prominent Russian web hosting provider and domain name registrar established in 1999. Positioned as one of the pioneers in the Russian hosting market, the company has grown significantly over its more than two decades of operation, serving a large customer base (reportedly over 150,000 by 2009 and 1,000,000 more recently) across Russia and the CIS. .masterhost offers a comprehensive suite of services catering to a wide range of needs, from individual users and small businesses to large enterprises requiring robust infrastructure. Their core offerings include shared hosting on both Unix (Linux) and Windows platforms, Virtual Private Servers (VPS) utilizing KVM virtualization on high-performance hardware (like AMD EPYC processors with SSD NVMe drives), dedicated server rental, and colocation services within their own Tier III data center located in Moscow. This facility features modern infrastructure, N+1 redundancy, and robust security. Additionally, .masterhost provides domain registration services (accredited for .RU and .РФ domains since 2021), email hosting, SSL certificates, and formerly offered a website builder. The company targets a broad audience, including students and educational institutions through specific free or discounted plans. A key selling point is their extensive experience and position as a leading domestic provider, offering professional, comprehensive solutions and 24/7 technical support.