A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a type of hosting where you get a dedicated portion of the resources of a powerful physical server. It’s like renting a private room in a large house: you don’t own the entire building, but you have your own space with a personal key and the ability to arrange it however you want.
Why you need a VPS and who it’s for:
If your website or project has outgrown the capabilities of regular shared hosting, but renting a full dedicated server is still excessive, a VPS is the perfect compromise. It’s suitable for:
- Owners of online stores, blogs, and corporate websites with increasing traffic
- Developers who need a stable test or production server
- Gaming communities for hosting their own game servers
- Users who require full administration and flexibility
How VPS differs from shared hosting:
|
Parameter |
Shared Hosting |
Virtual Private Server (VPS) |
|---|---|---|
|
Resources |
Shared among all users |
Dedicated to you |
|
Server settings |
Common for everyone |
Full root access, your own OS |
|
Flexibility |
Minimal |
Almost like a physical server |
|
Cost |
Cheaper |
More expensive, but with more features |
How a VPS works:
On a single physical server, virtualization technology (such as KVM, OpenVZ, or VMware) creates independent virtual environments. Each VPS has its own operating system, IP address, disk space, RAM, and CPU cores.
Advantages of VPS:
- ✅ Stability — neighbors don’t affect your site
- ✅ Flexibility — you can install any applications and modules
- ✅ Security — lower risks than on shared hosting
- ✅ Scalability — resources can be easily increased
When a VPS is the best solution:
- You already have server administration experience or want to gain it
- You need a server for a Telegram bot, CRM, VPN, or database
- You want more control than shared hosting provides
VPS at Unihost:
Unihost offers VPS in various countries with the ability to:
- Choose a location (Germany, Singapore, USA, etc.)
- Install the desired OS (Linux, Windows Server)
- Maintain root access and a control panel (listed below + upon request)
- Set up backups and monitoring
You can also pay for VPS with cryptocurrency and get help from our 24/7 technical support.
Supported control panels:
- Plesk (Admin, Pro, Host Editions)
- cPanel/WHM (Admin and Pro)
- HestiaCP (free)
- VestaCP (free)
- aaPanel (free)
- FASTPANEL (free)
Upon request, our technical specialists can install any other panel if it is compatible with your system.
To view information about plans and check VPS hosting prices, go to the Buy VPS page.
Conclusion:
VPS is a confident step forward after shared hosting. It gives you more resources, freedom, and room for growth. If you’re looking for a balance between affordable pricing and high performance, a VPS can be your perfect choice.