VPS Hosting

VPS stands for “Virtual Private Server.” Don’t worry, it’s not as complex as it sounds. Let's break it down. As the name suggests, it is a private server, which means that it will be exclusively available to you. Having a VPS service gives you a set amount of resources that you don’t need to share with anyone. It’s just like having your very own dedicated or private server, but it’s virtual.

So, what do we mean by virtual. Well, in this case, “virtual” means that there is a partition on a physical server that is dedicated entirely to your needs. This virtual server allows you to gain root access, install your preferred OS, and work on your project with unparalleled freedom.

So, while you’re enjoying the speed, stability, and security of your very own server, we will take care of all of the back-end business. That means that we manage the physical servers, guarantee speed, uptime, and stability, while you can focus entirely on your project.

Virtual Private Server hosting and Virtual Dedicated Server hosting do share many similarities on the surface, but there are some fundamental differences. A VPS server will let you create multiple instances on a single dedicated server. While a VDS or Virtual Dedicated Server will do the same, but take up the entirety of the dedicated server.

In terms of price and power, Virtual Private Server hosting is the perfect option for big projects. It grants large amounts of dedicated resources and the most control while also being a cheap VPS option when compared to the amount of money that you would have to pay to have your own physical dedicated server.

In the majority of use cases the price-power ratio of virtual server hosting provides more than enough for even the largest projects. Whether you want to run a number of large websites or host an app, virtual servers are often the best choice for your money.

Cloud computing is a method of using resources through a network of interlinked remote servers rather than a single, dedicated machine.

Simply put, cloud computing allows you to perform all of the essential tasks of a computer, such as storage, networking, software, and more, over the internet.

Cloud computing takes advantage of the increasing availability of high-speed internet connections. By using sophisticated software, it can compute various demanding applications with great efficiency. Cloud computing solutions can manage, process and store data just like a regular server.

There are several significant benefits that cloud computing provides: it is incredibly flexible, seamlessly scalable, resilient, stable, and allows for smooth migration at all times.

As with every new technology, there are several different types of cloud computing models which differ slightly according to the needs of the user. For example, Public cloud computing services may provide servers openly on the Internet for anyone to use. These types of cloud services are generally operated by a third party that handles the technological aspects of providing a cloud computing service.

Meanwhile, private cloud computing services may be created specifically for one client or business to have a completely singular cloud that is hosted on a private network.

There are so many advantages for this kind of hosting solution and the one that is important to you all depends on the specifics of your projects. Still, the short answer is this: if you need a lot of resources and unparalleled stability then VPS hosting is for you. While this is certainly true, it really doesn’t paint the whole picture and the actual answer is a little bit longer.

First of all, our hosting solution gives you dedicated resources. That means you don’t need to share your CPU power, RAM or disk space. You have an allocated amount that you can control at your will. Better yet, Hostinger only works with the very best hardware on the market. All of our servers are running on top-notch Intel Xeon processors, with practically limitless SSD disk space and a massive 128 GB of RAM per server. Essentially, that’s just one of the ways that we guarantee that we can make your website load faster.

The nature of vps hosting guarantees stability. All resources are carefully allocated to users, so high usage periods will not affect server stability.

Last but not least, hosting your website in this way offers you root access and unparalleled control of the available resources. That means that you can install a wide range of operating systems, work on resource-heavy projects and do much more, than with shared hosting. Even if you don’t have experience with server management our friendly customer support team will be there to help you with any and all questions relating to VPS hosting management and other back-end queries.

VPS and Shared hosting are both website hosting solutions but they are also fundamentally different kinds of services.

Shared hosting packages target small projects, such as personal blogs or similar sites. Projects that require a lot of resources or heavy traffic could run into problems by using shared hosting. That is why VPS hosting is recommended for larger websites.

One of the upsides of shared hosting is that it is incredibly beginner friendly and is managed for you. Our customer support team will be able to help out with any issues that might occur during your project.

VPS hosting, on the other hand, provides every single user with dedicated resources that you will never need to share. Every virtual private server hosting plan is designed to ensure that every user is given the highest possible level of control over their resources.

With a virtual private server hosting plan you can control your CPUs, Burst RAM, manage root access and use your preferred OS. The downside of VPS hosting is that, while we cover the back-end and server monitoring, maintaining it 24/7, we can provide limited help to your project concerning customer support. While all VPS hosting and control panel questions we will help with, programming, coding and other queries of similar nature won't be covered. VPS hosting, on the other hand, provides every single user with dedicated resources that you will never need to share. Every virtual private server hosting plan is designed to ensure that every user is given the highest possible level of control over their resources.

Generally speaking, virtual server hosting is aimed towards more tech-savvy users. This is in part because it requires more careful management than shared hosting. While shared hosting is managed for you, virtual private server hosting requires that the user is able to manage and maintain the server themselves.

At Hostinger, we have created an intuitive control panel that we think anyone can learn how to use quickly. Still, if you only need hosting for a small website you’re probably better off with shared hosting or premium hosting.

However, users that require a lot of computing power for their projects should seriously consider VPS hosting. In terms of control, power, and stability it is second to a dedicated server but comes at a fraction of the price.

Intensive websites, web apps, online game servers, databases and other kinds of complex projects are some examples of the kinds of projects that usually require the additional power and security of a high-end VPS hosting service.

VPS hosting provides more control than any other service, as you can install your preferred OS and take advantage of root access.

With some issues you’ll have to consult the knowledge base and tutorials, rather than receive help from our customer support.

VPS hosting services are semi-managed. In practice, this means that users that don’t already have the prior technical experience will mostly likely have to consult some learning resources.

Luckily, Hostinger is prepared for every possible scenario and has compiled an exhaustive collection of help articles in our knowledge base alongside a number of handy tutorials to guide you through any issues that you might have. Customer support is also available to help with any questions that you may have regarding the control panel or the virtual private server hosting plan itself.

While VPS hosting grants unmatched control and flexibility, using all of that power effectively does require an element of technical knowledge. We recommend that you take the time to become familiar with the operating system of your choice as this is often the largest obstacle to progress.

Once you have some experience with your operating system, it will not be too difficult to manage your hosting due to the fact that you can manage your system effectively through Hostinger’s intuitive control panel.

VPS hosting is unmanaged, however, our customer support team will do their best to help with billing and general questions.

A VPS server is very secure, and at Hostinger we take security incredibly seriously. We guarantee that your data is protected by RAID systems and backed up every single day just in case.

Naturally, you may still have some questions about how that works in practice. For example, with VPS hosting if there are multiple users on the same dedicated server, running virtual private servers, will they be able to access my data? That’s a valid question to raise, but in this case, we can happily inform you that you’re safe. All VPS hosting services are safely partitioned to guarantee unbeatable protection.

In addition, all Hostinger servers are protected by BitNinja, advanced DDoS protection and other custom built tools that both monitor and protect our entire infrastructure.

While Hostinger will do everything possible to protect your data, it is recommended that each user take steps on their side to ensure maximum protection. For example, running regular updates to the operating system of your choice is essential for removing possible vulnerabilities and only takes one click. This process can even be automated for maximum ease of use.

Simple steps such as regularly changing login information and monitoring your logs will help you to stay informed and up to date and will help keep your hosting more secure.

Yes, all VPS hosting plans provide the user with a dedicated IP address.

At Hostinger, we offer both IPv4 & IPv6 Internet protocols to ensure that our users can experience unparalleled performance and security, even at periods of intense usage.

Since these plans are generally aimed at users with larger project needs, it is often incredibly important that these projects such as apps are always able to run at maximum speed and stability no matter what.

A dedicated IP address is a major contributing factor to achieving that goal. For example, on a shared server, each and every time a user arrives at your website, the server will have to search for your website. With a dedicated IP this problem is eliminated as your project is the only one linked to that IP address, this can remove critical levels of lag at high usage periods.

Yes, you can. One of the main advantages of a VPS hosting service is that it allows you to install custom software depending on the needs of your project.

This flexibility is the reason that many people choose virtual private server hosting in the first place as many large projects have specific needs that are simply not covered by generic hosting solutions.

With Hostinger, you can pick between dozens of different operating systems to suit your needs and installing software onto your chosen operating system works in exactly the same way as it would anywhere else. If you have a basic working knowledge of your chosen operating system the you should have absolutely no problems in downloading and installing custom software for your server.

The best time to make the switch to VPS hosting is when your project demands greater power and flexibility to continue to operate at the highest-level.

Before you do make the switch, it is recommended that you take the time to gather up the technical knowledge that you will need to effectively manage your new hosting method.

For many projects, taking this step up in hosting power is the next logical step as your needs grow. You will know that it is the right time if you notice that performance is dropping as a result of your regular hosting service not providing enough resources.

Another reason that you may choose to upgrade your hosting is if your project is starting in eCommerce. The additional safety and stability offered by upgrading from a shared hosting solution is a common reason to make the change.

Of course. We have prepared 6 different plans to fit any project at every growth period.

Simply pick the new plan that best suits your needs and experience a seamless switchover to a more powerful plan and upgrade with no downtime at all.

Upgrading your plan is simple. If you do not know which plan is right for you we recommend that you contact our professional customer support team who would be happy to help you find the service that is right for you.

No, at the moment we only provide Linux OS based VPS hosting.

Bandwidth limit counter resets to zero i.e. 1st of every month. If the total VPS bandwidth limit is exceeded, the network speed of VPS is limited to a minimum of 5Mbps.

We automatically create backups of your VPS every week free of charge so you will always have the opportunity to roll back your VPS in case something goes wrong. One of the most recent backup is saved at the time.

Backups can be extended using the weekly backups addon. In addition, you can store one snapshot for as long as you need it.

Automated backups and snapshots cannot be downloaded directly.

As long as the software does not require modification of your VPS kernel and your server has sufficient memory to allocate, you will have no problems running any common applications, services, or modules which would run on a dedicated server.

You can setup your VPS in one of the following locations: United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Netherlands and Lithuania.