Can I download my website and host it elsewhere?
No. Pagecloud doesn’t offer a way to download or export your website as HTML, code, or a file bundle to host somewhere else. This applies to AI Sites and classic Pagecloud sites.
Why can’t I download my site?
Your website isn’t just a folder of static files. It runs on Pagecloud’s hosting, and Pagecloud keeps working on it after you publish: optimizing it, delivering it to visitors, and handling what they send you.
Those services are part of Pagecloud’s platform, so they can’t come with a copy of your site. A downloaded copy wouldn’t work the same way somewhere else. Forms would stop sending, images might not load, and pages would lose the speed and optimizations Pagecloud provides.
What do I get by hosting with Pagecloud?
Pagecloud handles publishing, hosting, and performance for you, so you can focus on your site.
| Feature | What it does for you |
|---|---|
| Fast delivery | Your site loads quickly for visitors around the world |
| Optimized images | Images are sized and delivered to suit each visitor’s screen |
| Search engine optimization | Page titles, descriptions, and sitemaps help search engines find your site |
| Secure connections | Your site is served over HTTPS, including on your own domain |
| Forms and inbox | Form submissions arrive in your Pagecloud inbox |
| Analytics | Pagecloud Analytics shows how visitors use your site |
| Ongoing improvements | As Pagecloud adds performance and optimization features, your site gets them automatically |
What can I do instead?
- Keep editing in Pagecloud. Ask Paige for any change, or edit the site directly in the editor.
- Use your own domain. Connect a domain you own so visitors find your site at your address. See Publish and connect an AI Site domain.
- Consider your needs. If you need to run your own hosting or own the source code, Pagecloud may not be the right fit for that.
Can I get my site as a single HTML file?
No. Pagecloud can’t provide a site as HTML files or a website bundle.
Can Paige give me my site’s code?
No. Paige can change anything on your site, but can’t give you a downloadable copy of the site or its code.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. You can connect a custom domain and keep your site on Pagecloud’s hosting.