What is a VPS?
The middle ground between shared and dedicated.
A VPS - which stands for Virtual Private Server - is a virtualised slice of a physical machine that behaves like its own server. Dedicated resources, root access, and a fixed monthly price.
How a VPS works
A hypervisor partitions a physical machine into multiple isolated virtual machines. Each VPS gets a dedicated allocation of CPU, RAM and disk - and runs its own kernel, OS and applications.
Unlike shared hosting, where many sites compete for the same resources, your VPS has guaranteed capacity. Unlike a dedicated server, the cost is amortised across the host - so you pay a fraction of the price.
Modern VPS platforms run on KVM with NVMe storage and 10 GbE+ networking, which is why a well-tuned VPS now matches what dedicated hardware delivered five years ago.
What you get
Dedicated resources
Guaranteed CPU, RAM and disk that aren't shared with other tenants.
Root access
Full administrative control to install and configure exactly what you need.
Instant scaling
Upgrade resources without rebuilding - minimal downtime.
Network isolation
Your network stack is yours - IPs, firewall rules, VPNs and all.
Why pick a VPS
Predictable performance, predictable price, and you keep full control. The right call for steady workloads that have outgrown shared hosting.
View VPS plans- Dedicated CPU, RAM, storage
- Full root / administrator access
- Choice of OS - Linux or Windows
- DDoS protection included
- Snapshots and backups
- Predictable monthly pricing
- API and control panel
- 24/7 expert support
What people run on a VPS
Web hosting
Run multiple high-traffic sites with guaranteed resources.
Game servers
Self-host Minecraft, Counter-Strike, Rust and more with low latency.
VPN / privacy
Run your own VPN endpoint with full control over the routing path.
Dev environments
Stand up isolated staging, CI runners and test boxes in minutes.
Email server
Self-host SMTP / IMAP without leaning on a third party.
Database
Run Postgres, MySQL or Redis with predictable performance.
VPS vs shared vs cloud
| Aspect | VPS | Shared | Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resources | Dedicated | Shared | On-demand |
| Root access | Yes | No | Yes |
| Pricing | Fixed monthly | Cheapest | Pay-as-you-go |
| Scaling | Vertical (restart) | Limited | Instant |
| Isolation | Strong | Weak | Strong |
| Best for | Steady workloads | Small sites | Variable load |
VPS - frequently asked questions
What does VPS stand for?
VPS stands for Virtual Private Server. It is a virtualised computing environment carved out of a physical host machine, giving you dedicated CPU, RAM and storage with full root access - at a price point between shared hosting and a bare-metal dedicated server.
What is VPS hosting used for?
VPS hosting is used for websites, game servers, VPN endpoints, databases, CI/CD runners, mail servers, and any workload requiring predictable resources and administrative control.
What is the difference between a VPS and a cloud server?
A VPS has fixed resources and a fixed monthly price. A cloud server offers on-demand scaling and per-second billing for variable traffic.
What is a managed VPS?
A managed VPS means the provider handles patching, security hardening, monitoring, and backups. An unmanaged VPS leaves system administration to you.
How is a VPS different from shared hosting?
Shared hosting makes sites compete for CPU and RAM. A VPS gives you guaranteed isolated resources and root access.
Ready for a VPS?
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