Obtaining a web account

The KU Department of Information Technology provides central web hosting services to meet various campus needs.

What type of web account can I get?

Web site purpose Account type
Unit or departmental website KU Content Management System
Quota: 10GB
Unit or departmental web application or exempt website. cPanel webserver
Quota: 1GB default, up to 10GB free.
Additional storage available through central file storage.
See the cPanel Documentation.
Class or course website Blackboard course website
Instructors with unique requirements should
contact the Center for Online & Distance Learning

cPanel webserver available if Blackboard will not work.
Research or grant-funded website KU Content Management System
Quota: 10GB
Research or grant-funded exempt website. cPanel webserver
Quota: 1GB default, up to 10GB free
See the cPanel Documentation.
Personal or Faculty website People webserver
Quota: 50MB
Student organization website Contact the Student Involvement & Leadership Center, silc@ku.edu

Unit and research web sites can also request a domain name for their site. Please note: all websites hosted at the University of Kansas must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy.


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