Deploy a Linux virtual private server in seconds on high frequency UK hardware. Get full root and SSH access, NVMe SSD storage, and 10 Gbps networking for your applications, websites, containers, and self hosted tools. Choose from Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux and more.
Pick a virtual private server Linux plan with the CPU, RAM, and NVMe storage you need. All plans include full root access, SSH, and a dedicated IPv4 address.
Linux labs, testing and CLI tools
Entry level Linux VPS hosting
Small Linux websites and apps
Production ready Linux VPS
Linux VPS for small projects
Linux apps and business sites
Growing Linux workloads
High traffic Linux services
Enterprise Linux applications
Max performance Linux VPS
High core Linux workloads
Ultimate Linux VPS power
Run your virtual private server Linux environment on fast UK hardware with the control, security, and flexibility developers expect.
Modern multi core processors ideal for Linux based web servers, databases, CI pipelines and application workloads.
Fast NVMe SSD storage keeps your Linux VPS responsive under load with low latency disk access for real world applications.
Every Linux virtual private server connects to our UK core over 10 Gbps uplinks for consistent network performance.
Cosmic Guard DDoS protection shields your Linux VPS from common attacks without impacting legitimate traffic.
Log in via SSH, manage your packages, configure services and automate deployments with full root access on every Linux VPS.
Deploy Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux and more. Switch distribution with one click OS reinstalls in the panel.
Your virtual private server Linux instance is provisioned and ready in around 60 seconds after payment is completed.
Protect your Linux VPS with snapshots and backup options so you can roll back quickly if an update goes wrong.
Track CPU, memory, disk and network usage for each Linux VPS through your control panel with historical graphs.
Build secure private networks between Linux virtual servers at no extra cost for internal services and microservices.
Each Linux VPS includes a dedicated IPv4 address and IPv6 support by default. Additional IPv4 is available with justification.
Get help from a UK based team that actually runs Linux daily. We can point you in the right direction when you get stuck.
A virtual private server Linux environment gives you the flexibility to run almost anything. Here are some of the most common workloads our customers host.
Host Linux based web stacks like LAMP, LEMP, Laravel, Django or Node. Ideal for agencies and developers managing multiple client sites on one Linux VPS.
Run MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis or MongoDB on a virtual private server Linux instance backed by fast NVMe storage.
Host WooCommerce, Magento or custom storefronts on Linux VPS hosting with enough resources to handle real world traffic spikes.
Deploy Linux game servers and sidecar tools. Take advantage of high frequency CPUs to keep tickrates stable and latency low.
Run Discord bots, API endpoints, webhooks and microservices on a Linux virtual private server that stays online around the clock.
Host your own WireGuard or OpenVPN server on a virtual private server Linux instance with UK IP addresses and full control.
Your Linux virtual private server runs on the same enterprise grade UK hardware as our dedicated server clients. No oversold budget nodes.
Linux VPS instances are deployed on high clock speed multi core processors that handle both single threaded and multi threaded Linux workloads.
Linux VPS nodes use server grade memory for stability. Perfect for running in memory databases, caches and application servers.
We use NVMe SSD storage for all Linux virtual private servers so package installs, database queries and application logs stay fast even under load.
Our UK data centre network uses redundant 10 Gbps uplinks on each node. Linux VPS traffic is carried over high capacity links with DDoS protection in front.
Want to know more about how we host Linux VPS servers on our UK infrastructure? Get in touch and speak to the team.
Answers to the most common questions about our virtual private server Linux hosting plans.
ssh root@your-server-ip. You can also open a web based console from the control panel if you need to recover access after changing firewall rules or SSH settings.
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Contact SupportLearn how Linux VPS hosting works, how to choose a distribution, and how to get the best performance and security from your server.
A virtual private server Linux environment is a virtual machine that runs a full Linux operating system on powerful shared hardware in a data centre. A hypervisor splits a physical server into multiple isolated Linux VPS instances, each with its own resources and operating system.
The physical host runs a hypervisor such as KVM. This hypervisor exposes virtual hardware to each VPS and enforces strict boundaries between them. Your virtual private server Linux instance gets its own kernel, file system, processes, and network stack. Other VPS customers cannot access your data or processes.
From your perspective you are logging in to a normal Linux server over SSH. You can update packages, install software, and configure services exactly as you would on a dedicated server, just with resources sized to your plan.
Linux is the default choice for most server workloads because it is stable, secure, widely supported and does not require per server licence fees. Almost all modern web stacks, databases, programming languages and open source tools are designed with Linux servers in mind. A virtual private server Linux setup gives you the same environment used by many large production systems, but at a fraction of the cost of dedicated hardware.
Before you commit to a virtual private server Linux plan it is worth understanding how it compares with other types of hosting.
Shared hosting places many customer websites on a single server with a locked down control panel. You cannot install arbitrary packages or tweak low level configuration. A Linux VPS gives you root access, your own IP address, and guaranteed slices of CPU, RAM and storage. That makes it suitable for more serious projects, high traffic sites and custom applications.
A Windows VPS is required for workloads that depend on Microsoft technologies such as .NET Framework or specific Windows only software. However, Windows requires a paid licence, which increases cost. For most web stacks, databases, APIs and open source tooling, a virtual private server Linux instance is more cost effective and often easier to automate and manage.
Large cloud platforms offer more products, but the trade off is complexity and unpredictable bills. A Linux VPS with fixed monthly pricing gives you a straightforward virtual machine with clear resources and no surprise charges for network egress or API calls. For many small to medium projects, Linux VPS hosting is simpler to budget and operate than a full cloud platform.
One of the benefits of a virtual private server Linux plan is the ability to pick a distribution that matches your skills and requirements.
Ubuntu LTS is the most common choice for Linux VPS hosting. It has predictable releases, a huge amount of documentation and excellent package availability. It is a good default if you do not have a specific reason to pick something else.
Debian favours stability and a conservative package selection. It is ideal when you want a dependable base system for long lived services and you prefer a minimal approach without too many extras installed by default.
AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux are popular for users coming from CentOS. They track Red Hat Enterprise Linux compatibility and are common in enterprise environments. Choose one of these for a virtual private server Linux setup that matches RHEL style systems and documentation.
If you need a more niche Linux distribution you may be able to mount a custom ISO on your Linux VPS and install it yourself. Speak to us if you have a specific requirement and we can advise what is possible.
The right size for your Linux VPS depends on what you are running and how much traffic or processing you expect.
Small sites, bots and internal tools usually run fine on one or two vCPU cores. Busy e commerce sites, application servers and API backends generally benefit from four or more cores. For CPU intensive workloads such as build servers or game servers you may want six or more cores on your virtual private server Linux plan.
Simple web stacks and static sites often fit in 1 to 2 GB of RAM. Databases, caches and multiple application processes tend to need 4 to 8 GB. When you run several services together, or use heavier stacks such as Elasticsearch, consider 16 GB or more to keep everything responsive.
Storage needs depend on your data and logs. A smaller Linux VPS with 20 to 40 GB is usually enough for testing environments and small sites. Production systems, file uploads, email and databases usually need 60 GB or more. Monitor disk usage and plan to keep at least 20 to 30 percent free to avoid fragmentation and performance issues.
You do not have to get this perfect from day one. A key advantage of virtual private server Linux hosting is the ability to upgrade later. Start with a sensible size, monitor resource usage through the panel, then scale up when sustained utilisation is high.
Security on a virtual private server Linux environment is largely in your hands. The good news is that a few simple steps dramatically reduce your risk.
# Change the root password
passwd
# Create a non root user
adduser deploy
usermod -aG sudo deploy
# On your local machine
ssh-keygen -t ed25519
# Copy your public key to the Linux VPS
ssh-copy-id deploy@your-server-ip
# Then edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config and disable password logins
PasswordAuthentication no
PermitRootLogin no
systemctl restart sshd
# Example using UFW on Ubuntu or Debian
apt update && apt install ufw
ufw default deny incoming
ufw default allow outgoing
ufw allow 22/tcp
ufw allow 80/tcp
ufw allow 443/tcp
ufw enable
These steps take a short time after your Linux VPS is created but dramatically improve the security posture of your server.
Even a well configured virtual private server Linux instance can run into issues as your workload grows. Here are some quick checks you can run.
# See overall system load and top processes
top
# Check memory usage
free -m
# Check disk space usage
df -h
If CPU is constantly high, review application code, caching and database queries or upgrade to a plan with more vCPU cores. If memory is consistently above 80 percent, tune service limits or add more RAM. If disk is nearly full, clear old logs and consider resizing to a larger Linux VPS plan.
# Test latency and packet loss
ping your-server-ip
# Check if specific ports are open from your local machine
telnet your-server-ip 22
If you accidentally lock yourself out with a firewall rule or SSH configuration change, you can always use the web based console in our control panel to fix your virtual private server Linux configuration.
Deploy a Linux virtual private server on fast UK hardware with full root access, NVMe storage and 10 Gbps networking. Start small, scale when you need to, and keep full control of your stack.