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How to choose web hosting in Cameroon: the 2026 guide
Storage, email, SSL, support, Mobile Money payment, renewal price: the 8 criteria for choosing reliable web hosting in Cameroon with no nasty surprises.
2 min read ZoomLab
In short: good web hosting in Cameroon should offer a recognised control panel (cPanel), a free SSL certificate, professional email, support you can reach in English and French, Mobile Money payment and a renewal price equal to the purchase price. For a showcase or WordPress site, expect to pay between 25 000 FCFA and 50 000 FCFA per year at ZoomLab.
What is web hosting?
It is space on a server permanently connected to the Internet, where your website files, database and email are stored. Without hosting, your domain name leads nowhere.
Shared hosting splits one server's resources between several customers. It is the most affordable and simplest option for showcase sites, blogs, WordPress sites, small shops, and school or association websites.
The 8 criteria that really matter
1. Storage space
A showcase site rarely uses more than a few GB, but email, photos and backups add up quickly. 40 GB is enough to start; 90 GB or more gives an active WordPress site room to grow.
2. Number of email addresses
Count one address per team member, plus generic addresses (contact@, invoices@, hr@). A 10-person SME quickly needs 15 to 20 addresses.
3. SSL certificate (HTTPS)
Essential: without it, browsers show "Not secure" and Google penalises your site. It must be included and renewed automatically.
4. Control panel
cPanel is the global standard: there are thousands of tutorials, and any developer can use it. Beware of proprietary interfaces that make you dependent on one provider.
5. Support
Check that support is reachable on the channels you use (WhatsApp, phone, email), in your language, and at what times. A website that goes down on a Saturday night cannot wait until Monday.
6. Payment methods
Paying with MTN Mobile Money or Orange Money, in FCFA, avoids exchange fees and declined cards.
7. Renewal price
This is the most common trap: an attractive first-year price, then a renewal two or three times higher. Always ask for the year-two price.
8. Backups
Make sure automatic backups are made and that you can restore your site easily.
Which ZoomLab plan should you choose?
Our plans, from lightest to most complete (always up to date):
| Plan | Storage | Email addresses | Yearly price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Ideal for freelancers, artisans, associations |
40 GB | 10 | 25 000 FCFA |
| Pro Ideal for SMEs, schools, online shops |
90 GB | 20 | 30 000 FCFA |
| Business Ideal for companies, clinics, NGOs |
100 GB | 100 | 50 000 FCFA |
Every plan includes a domain name, an SSL certificate, unlimited traffic and 24/7 support.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change plans later?
Yes, you can upgrade at any time and only pay the pro-rata difference, with no interruption to your website.
Is shared hosting enough for an online shop?
For a small or medium WooCommerce or PrestaShop shop, yes, with the Pro or Business plan. Beyond a few thousand visitors a day, we will look at a more powerful solution together.
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