A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a type of web hosting that uses virtualization technology to provide you with dedicated (private) resources on a server shared with other users.
Think of a VPS like renting an apartment in a building. You get your own private space, and you can set it up however you like — even though you’re technically in the same building as others.
A physical server is divided into multiple virtual compartments using virtualization software (called a hypervisor). Each VPS runs its own operating system and behaves just like a dedicated server, but at a much lower cost.
Each VPS:
- Has its own CPU cores, RAM, disk space, and bandwidth
- Is isolated from other users on the same machine
- Can reboot independently
- Allows root/admin access for full control
| Feature |
Shared Hosting |
VPS Hosting |
Dedicated Server |
| Resource Isolation |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
| Performance |
⚠️ Variable |
⚡ Consistent |
💪 Maximum |
| Customizability |
❌ Limited |
✅ High |
✅ Full |
| Price |
💲 Cheapest |
💰 Moderate |
💸 Most Expensive |
| Security |
🔓 Shared |
🔐 Isolated |
🔐 Isolated |
Here’s why a VPS might be perfect for you:
- More Power: You get a slice of dedicated resources — no more fighting for speed.
- More Control: Install custom software, run your own scripts, or even host game servers.
- Scalability: Easily upgrade as your needs grow, without switching platforms.
- Security: You’re isolated from other users, reducing the risk of shared vulnerabilities.
- Developers who need full access to run applications or development environments
- Businesses looking for secure, stable hosting for websites or internal apps
- Game server hosts (e.g., Minecraft, FiveM, etc.)
- SaaS platforms and small-scale service providers
- Anyone who outgrows shared hosting and wants more control
- Hosting websites or web applications
- Running game servers
- Self-hosting applications (Nextcloud, GitLab, etc.)
- VPN servers
- Mail servers
- Dev/staging environments
While a VPS gives you freedom, it also requires a bit more knowledge. You should be comfortable with:
- Basic Linux commands (for Ubuntu/Debian-based VPSes)
- SSH access (to connect remotely)
- Software installation (web servers, databases, etc.)
If you’re ready to dive into the world of VPS hosting, check out our next documentation page:
📄 Getting Started with Your First VPS