Linux distributions
Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS Stream, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, and Fedora images.
Linux VPS
Launch Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS Stream, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, or Fedora in under 30 seconds, then connect over SSH with root access. Every performance tier includes NVMe storage, DDoS protection, and network capacity up to 25 Gbps.
$3.89/mo
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Linux VPS pricing
Linux plans start at $3.89/mo for 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, and 15 GB NVMe. General Purpose starts at $7.99/mo; High Performance starts at $11.99/mo.
- Linux images on every plan
- Deployment in under 30 seconds
- NVMe storage
- DDoS protection
- Network capacity up to 25 Gbps
- Windows Server images
Cost Optimized
General Purpose
High Performance
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$3.89/mo
- vCPU
- 1
- Memory
- 1 GB
- NVMe storage
- 15 GB
- Network
- up to 25 Gbps
- Outbound transfer
- 1 TB/mo
Only outbound transfer (egress) counts toward your plan's monthly transfer allowance. Inbound transfer (ingress) is free.
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DDoS protection included NVMe storage on every plan 24/7 support
Linux images on every tier
Choose Cost Optimized for variable workloads, General Purpose for steady services, or High Performance for CPU-heavy work.
Three clear tiers
Choose Cost Optimized, General Purpose, or High Performance.
Ready in under 30 seconds
Your Linux image is ready for root SSH in under 30 seconds.
NVMe on every plan
Every plan includes NVMe storage.
Network capacity
Every plan includes network capacity up to 25 Gbps.
DDoS protection
DDoS protection is included with every plan.
Backups, snapshots, and resizing
Linux servers support daily backups and on-demand snapshots.
Daily backups
Enable automatic daily backups for 20% of your server's monthly price.
Manual snapshots
Create snapshots for $0.04 per GB per month and keep them until you delete them.
Resize
Resize your server without changing its IP address or data.
Backups and snapshots are available in specific locations, and snapshots are available for Linux images only. Check the console for current availability.
Pick the performance profile you need
Linux images run across all three tiers, while each tier keeps its own processor profile.
Cost Optimized
AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series at up to 3.7 GHz for workloads that vary and spike.
General Purpose
AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series at up to 3.7 GHz for steady, always-on services.
High Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 at speeds up to 5.7 GHz or AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series, with DDR5 RAM.
Windows alternative
Windows Server with administrator RDP is also available.
Linux images across the full catalog
Choose a Linux image on any plan, then connect over SSH with root access. Cost Optimized and General Purpose use AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series at up to 3.7 GHz. High Performance offers AMD Ryzen 9 at speeds up to 5.7 GHz or AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series with DDR5 RAM.
Cost Optimized starts at $3.89/mo. General Purpose starts at $7.99/mo. High Performance starts at $11.99/mo.
Deploy a Linux image in under 30 seconds
Linux images are available on every plan and deploy in under 30 seconds. Each Linux image links to its own page with its versions.
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Linux image or Windows Server?
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| Linux VPS | Windows VPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | Linux images | Windows Server |
| Access | Root SSH | Administrator RDP |
| Availability | Every plan | Plans with 2+ vCPU |
| Deploy time | Under 30 seconds | 2–4 minutes |
| Tiers | All three tiers | All three tiers |
| Starting price | $3.89/mo | Shown in the table above |
| Included | NVMe, DDoS, up to 25 Gbps | NVMe, DDoS, up to 25 Gbps |
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Cost Optimized, General Purpose, or High Performance.
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Review the available options during deployment.
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Linux images are available on every plan, starting at 1 vCPU.
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Your Linux image is ready in under 30 seconds.
Linux VPS questions
Linux VPS hosting gives you a virtual server created from a Linux image. Linux images are available on every plan across all three performance tiers.
Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS Stream, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, and Fedora. You choose the distribution and version when you deploy the server.
All operating systemsCost Optimized Linux VPS plans start at $3.89/mo, General Purpose starts at $7.99/mo, and High Performance starts at $11.99/mo.
Cost Optimized and General Purpose use AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series at up to 3.7 GHz. High Performance offers Ryzen 9 up to 5.7 GHz or EPYC Genoa 9004 Series, with DDR5.
Every plan includes NVMe storage, DDoS protection, and network capacity up to 25 Gbps.
The available locations are shown in the deployment flow after you choose a plan.
Yes. Every Linux VPS includes root access over SSH through sudo, so you can install packages, manage services, and configure the operating system.
The other VPS lines
NVMe storage and DDoS protection on every plan.
New to virtual servers? Start with the VPS hosting overview or compare all plans & pricing.
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