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The Classic Client Area is Retiring. Welcome to a Better One!

At WHC, we're always looking for ways to improve our services and provide you with a better experience. As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and efficiency, we’re now retiring the old version of the Client Area. Most WHC clients have already made the switch to the new Client Area, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive! If you’re already using it, there won’t be any changes, so you can just enjoy the same modern, streamlined experience you know and love. For those who haven’t made the switch yet, you're missing out on major features. But don’t worry! The transition is seamless, and you’ll soon enjoy a more intuitive and feature-rich platform designed to make managing your services even easier.

Why the change?

The Classic Client Area has served our clients well for many years, but technology evolves, and so do customers’ needs. The new Client Area was developed with usability, performance, and security in mind, ensuring you get the best experience possible. Here’s what makes the new Client Area the better choice:

Improved user experience

A cleaner, more intuitive interface that makes account management easier than ever. New Client Area interface

New onboarding feature

New users benefit from a built-in setup wizard to help make onboarding a breeze. Step-by-step onboarding guide

Easy access to badges

From your new dashboard, you can access Green Hosting and our new Canadian badges to display on your website. Badges interface in the new Client Area

Instant services

Easily enhance your online experience with WHC Instant Services, available directly in your Client Area. Whether you need to add a personalized email address, upgrade to web hosting, register a new domain, or activate other essential features, you can do it all in just a few clicks.

“Refer a Friend” Option

Click the “Refer a Friend” button on the menu of your new interface, copy the referral link, and share it with your friends. You could get 3 free months of web hosting for every successful referral! Refer a Friend interface in the new Client Area

Easy access to our team

The new Client Area offers easy access to support. Some clients can even reach out to their account executive directly from the Client Area. If you have a Technical Account Manager, you can also reach out to them directly from the dashboard. Whether it’s optimizing performance, troubleshooting challenges, or offering expert guidance, they’re here to ensure your services run smoothly. Premium access to your personal team in the new Client Area

Enhanced security

The latest security protocols and features to keep your data and services safe.

Better performance and bulk actions

A more responsive and efficient platform for quicker management of your hosting, domains, and services.

Better mobile accessibility

Optimized for all devices, making it easy to manage your account on the go.

What does this mean for me?

Starting March 6, all clients will be automatically switched to the new Client Area, and the classic one will be retired shortly thereafter. See a missing feature or want to share a comment? Reach out to our support team! We appreciate your continued trust in WHC, and we’re confident that this upgrade will offer you an even better experience!
Canada Pride

Show Your Pride With a Canadian Hosting Badge

In today’s Canada, supporting local business is more than just a choice. It’s a bold declaration. As Canadian voices grow louder in the face of external pressures, we're standing firm in our identity, our sovereignty, and our values. With the current climate intensifying, especially in response to the actions of the new U.S. administration, it’s clearer than ever: buying Canadian, supporting Canadian businesses, and protecting Canadian data are crucial acts of resistance. Remember, we're not the 51st state. We're a proud, independent nation with a robust economy and strong privacy laws that set us apart. This is why WHC is proud to introduce our Canadian Badges, so businesses like yours can proudly display that your website is hosted right here in the heart of Canada, with your data kept on home soil where it belongs.

Why hosting in Canada matters

On top of keeping things local, hosting your website and emails in Canada is simply a smart business decision. Here’s why:

Your data stays in Canada

Your data is stored on home turf, under Canadian privacy laws, without being subject to foreign surveillance or unpredictable regulations.

Faster speeds for Canadian visitors

Hosting in Canada means faster load times and better performance for your Canadian customers, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience.

You’re supporting the Canadian economy

Keeping your loonies in Canada strengthens our tech industry, supports local jobs, and reinforces our digital infrastructure.

No foreign oversight, no uncertainty

Hosting abroad can mean data laws that change overnight, corporate mergers that shift priorities, or government policies that put your business at risk. Hosting in Canada, on the other hand, offers peace of mind thanks to stable regulations and robust security.

What is a Canadian Badge?

The WHC Canadian Badge is a simple yet powerful way to show your customers that your website is proudly hosted in Canada. Canadian BadgesAvailable in multiple styles to match any website design. ✔ Easy to add to your website, blog, or online store. ✔ Completely free for all WHC hosting customers. And that’s not all! For our customers whose data is hosted on our Eastern (Montreal) servers, we’ve also included a Québécois Badge to show off your QC pride.

How to get your badge

Already hosting with WHC? You’re all set!

The Canadian and Québécois Badges are free for all WHC web hosting clients.

Simple Setup

Adding a badge to your site is easy:
  1. Log in to your WHC client area.
  2. In the left menu, click Badges.
  3. Choose your preferred design and copy its code
  4. Place it where it counts. We recommend adding it to your footer!
  5. Show your Canadian/Québécois hosting pride!

Why you should display the badge

  • Show customers you care about data privacy and security.
  • Stand out as a business that supports Canadian values and infrastructure.
  • Reinforce trust with your audience. Canadian customers love businesses that keep things local!

WHC is committed to true Canadian hosting

WHC isn’t just another hosting provider. We’re Canadian-owned and operated. Our datacenters span the country, powered by renewable energy to keep Canada’s digital footprint green. And with our new Toronto point of presence, we’re continuing to invest in Canadian infrastructure to better serve businesses from coast to coast.

Get your badge today!

Your business is proudly Canadian, and there’s never been a better time to show it off! Add a WHC Canadian Badge to your website and let visitors know their data stays safe, secure, and local. If you’re hosting your website at WHC, get your badge today and showcase your commitment to Canadian hosting. Don’t have hosting yet? Check out our Canadian hosting plans today and start your digital journey off on the right foot!

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This website is proudly hosted in Canada

This website is proudly hosted in Canada

This website is 100% Canadian-hosted, helping your data stay safe, private, and protected under Canadian laws.

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Host Proudly Here in Canada 

Websites. Emails. Domains.

Host Proudly Here
in Canada 

Keep your website and data right here in Canada.
No tariffs, no compromises. And no 51st state.

Your Data, Their Rules

Hosting outside Canada means giving up control over your data, your privacy, and even your peace of mind. When your website is hosted abroad, it’s subject to foreign laws, foreign oversight, and foreign interests that don’t put Canadians first. Not to mention the currency and tariffs that can increase costs...

Your data could be accessed, moved, or even seized without your knowledge. You’re also dealing with teams that don’t understand our market, values, or way of doing business.

Choose Canadian

Hosting your website and emails in Canada means keeping your business on home turf, where it’s protected by Canadian laws, Canadian values, and Canadian support. Your data stays here, safe from outside interference, backed by experts who care about your success. 

This isn’t the 51st state. This is Canada. Your business deserves hosting that’s secure, local, and built for you. Stay proud. Stay Canadian.

Protect
your data

Keep your sensitive information secure under Canada’s strong privacy laws, free from foreign surveillance and data risks.

Respect the environment

Protect the planet by choosing eco-friendly Canadian hosting powered by renewable energy and sustainable practices.

Improve your
performance

Reduce latency and load times by hosting closer to your Canadian audience for a faster, smoother experience.

Avoid foreign instability

Stay protected from unpredictable foreign laws, censorship, and policy changes that could disrupt your business.

Drive Canada’s economy

Support local businesses, create jobs, and keep digital innovation thriving by choosing powerful and secure Canadian hosting.

Avoid tariffs & higher costs

Skip frustrating hidden fees, exchange rate fluctuations, and unexpected costs by keeping your hosting local.

Choose your Canadian solution

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Show your visitors you're Canadian

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a commitment to privacy, security, innovation.

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Switching is easier than you think

You order

Choose the Canadian hosting that fits your needs

We transfer

We migrate your website to our secure Canadian servers

We set up

Our team will configure everything for you

You enjoy

You website runs smoothly right here in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Canadian hosting refers to web hosting services provided by companies, like WHC, that operate datacenters in Canada. This means your website’s files, databases, and emails are stored on servers located within Canadian borders.

Choosing Canadian hosting comes with several benefits:

  • Data residency & privacy: Your data stays in Canada, which helps with compliance under Canadian privacy laws like PIPEDA.
  • Better performance for Canadian audiences: Hosting closer to your visitors means faster loading speeds.
  • Stronger legal protections: Your website data isn’t subject to foreign regulations like the U.S. Patriot Act.
  • Local support: Working with a local provider strengthens Canada's tech industry and economy.

100% Canadian infrastructure: All our servers are based in Canada for optimal speed and compliance.

  • 24/7 bilingual support: Get expert assistance in both English and French.
  • Eco-Friendly Hosting: We use renewable energy-powered datacenters for a smaller carbon footprint.
  • Free domain & site migration: Transfer your website easily with no downtime.
  • Premium performance: Our servers use SSD storage, LiteSpeed technology, and proactive security measures for the best experience.

A Canadian Hosting Badge is a digital seal that you can place on your website to show visitors that your site is hosted in Canada. It demonstrates your commitment to data privacy, performance, and Canadian pride.

Adding a Canadian Hosting Badge is a great way to show your Canadian pride and commitment to keeping business local. It tells your visitors that your website is powered by Canadian infrastructure, follows Canadian privacy laws, and supports Canadian businesses and jobs.

If you have a WHC-hosted website, you’ll be able to find the badges in the Canadian Badges section of your WHC Client Area.

Simply choose the badge you’d like to use and copy its HTML code into your site, at the location where you’d like it to be shown. The badge looks great in a website’s navigation bar, footer, sidebar, or header.

Need some help adding your badge to your website? Reach out to our friendly customer service team and we’ll gladly help you out!

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WHC Stands with Canada. No Apologies.

Canada is under attack. Not with tanks or missiles, but with tariffs, economic threats, and trade warfare. The United States, a country we’ve long called an ally, has chosen to tear up its existing trade agreement, target our industries, our jobs, and our economy. Tariffs, trade barriers, unpredictable shifts and political posturing aren’t just policy decisions. They are a direct threat to Canadian businesses and workers.

But here’s the thing about Canadians: we don’t take kindly to bullies.

At Web Hosting Canada, the team and I have always been proud to serve Canadians. To help them succeed online. Today, that mission goes beyond just business. It’s about standing up for Canada’s sovereignty, our economy, and our future. Because let’s be clear: Canada is not the 51st state. We never have been, and we never will be.

Choose Canadian. Buy Canadian.

Over the past weeks, we’ve all witnessed something powerful: Canadians from all backgrounds are standing up and saying: Enough. We will not be pushed around. We will not let another country dictate our future. Even singing it loud and clear at hockey games. 

And at Web Hosting Canada, we won’t just talk about it. We’ll act. We will choose Canadian. We will support businesses that invest in our economy, that create jobs here, and that don’t answer to foreign interests.

Because if you don’t choose Canadian, here’s the truth:

✅ You pay more: Exchange rates, fees and tariffs add unexpected costs.
✅ Your business is at risk: Economic instability, policy changes, or even geopolitical issues in another country can directly impact your services, security, or supply chain.
✅ You’re not protected by Canadian laws: Consumer rights, privacy protections, and business regulations may not apply when dealing with foreign providers.
✅ You increase your carbon footprint: Services and products shipped or hosted from abroad require more energy and resources, often powered by non-renewable energy
✅ Canada loses out: Buying from foreign companies sends your money overseas instead of supporting Canadian businesses, jobs, and the local economy.

WHC’s Commitment to Canada

Canada is independent. Strong. Resilient. We don’t cower when the world pushes us around. We rise. We stand for what's right. At Web Hosting Canada, we don’t just talk about supporting Canadian businesses. We live it.

🇨🇦 We are Canadian owned and operated since 2003 with servers across the country.
🔒 We keep your data on Canadian soil, protected by Canadian laws.
We run on renewable energy, not fossil fuels.
💬 We provide 24/7, bilingual support, that actually cares.
💰 We price in CAD, so you don’t get burned by exchange rates.

If you’re with an American hosting provider, it’s time to ask yourself: who are you really supporting?

This isn’t just about business. This is about us, and the future of our country.

Switching to WHC Is Easier Than You Think

Migrating your hosting, website, and domain name might sound complicated, but it’s easier than you think. Our expert team handles most of it and is with you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth transition.

Here’s what to expect:

✅ We’ll transfer your website, domain name and email accounts to our secure Canadian servers.
✅ Our team handles all the setup, minimizing or avoiding downtime.
✅ We help test to ensure everything runs smoothly.
✅ We update and support you at every step.

Switching to a Canadian provider like WHC is fast, easy, and hassle-free.

Stand With Us. Stand With Canada.

WHC exists to help Canadians succeed online, strengthen our economy, and keep our digital future in our own hands. So I ask you, not just as a business owner, but as a fellow Canadian: who do you want to support? A bully, hellbent on “winning” at all costs, or a homegrown Canadian provider that’s committed to your success? 

You’ll pay less, get more, and we’ll make switching easy. Because that’s what Canadians do. We show up, we support each other, and we always stick together. 

It’s time to take a stand, Canada.

Faithfully yours,

Emil Falcon
CEO & Founder, Web Hosting Canada

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