Interested in developing websites on DoIT’s shared hosting environment? Request a web account to get started.
Terms of Use
Please review our Terms of Use to determine if Web Hosting is right for you.
Web Hosting is available for University of Wisconsin, System, and its affiliates. Sites must be related to a UW department, project, or other initiative and must follow the UW-Madison Responsible Use of Information Technology Policies.
Division of Responsibilities
Please review our Division of Responsibilities to make sure you meet the required terms.
Users are responsible for all web development and content of their site(s), including testing, ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and security updates. The Web Hosting team is responsible for providing a secure and stable hosting platforms.
What you'll need
Developers
If your team does not have a developer or you are unsure which service will best meet your needs, see DoIT web publishing options for additional hosting solutions or to request a consultation.
Domain name
Decide on a domain name for your site. You can create a new primary domain or transfer an existing domain.
Example: yoursite.dept.wisc.edu
Billing details
If you are building a dynamic web application, please contact your billing/accounting office to obtain your DoIT number to cover the monthly fee.
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New to Web Hosting?
If you’re new to Web Hosting or migrating from WiscWeb, get started by requesting an account.
Come here often?
If you’re an experienced user and already know which service level you’d like, request a new account with our simplified form.
Need an additional domain?
If you’re an existing customer, you can add additional domains for a one-time fee of $100.