Dedicated hosting service, dedicated server, or managed hosting service is a type of Internet hosting where the client leases an entire server not shared with anyone. In this organizations have full control over the server(s), including choice of operating system, hardware, etc. Server administration can usually be provided by the hosting company as an add-on service. Dedicated servers are most often housed in data centers, providing redundant power sources and HVAC systems.

File hosting service, online file storage service, or online media center is a hosting service specifically designed to host static content, typically large files that are not web pages.

Remote online, or managed backup service is a service that provides users with an online system for backing up and storing computer files.

In Game Server Hosting many companies lease dedicated game servers out for a monthly fee. These companies are often referred to as Game Server Providers (GSPs). Often each member of a gaming clan will donate to help defray the monthly costs. Game server providers often offer many game titles, primarily in the first person shooter genre. Game server providers often offer web based tools to help control and configure the individual game servers and most allow those that rent/lease to modify the games being leased.

DNS hosting service runs Domain Name System servers which provides domain name registration including hosting service.

Email hosting services usually offer premium email at a cost as opposed to advertising supported free email or free webmail.

A colocation Hosting is a type of data center where multiple customers locate network, server and storage gear with a minimum of cost and complexity.By outsourcing network traffic to a colocation service provider with greater bandwidth capacity, web site access speeds should improve considerably. Customers like Web commerce companies, who use the facilities for a safe environment and cost-effective, redundant connections to the Internet. with Colocation Hosting they have the facility for disaster avoidance, offsite data backup and business continuity.

A virtual private server (VPS, also referred to as Virtual Dedicated Server or VDS) is a method of partitioning a physical server computer into multiple servers that each has the appearance and capabilities of running on its own dedicated machine. Each virtual server can run its own full-fledged operating system, and each server can be independently rebooted.