{"id":27918,"date":"2021-05-14T08:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T13:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=27918"},"modified":"2021-05-10T15:52:59","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T20:52:59","slug":"choose-vps-hosting-provider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/choose-vps-hosting-provider\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Your VPS Hosting Provider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019ve officially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/move-from-shared-hosting-to-vps\/\">outgrown your shared hosting plan<\/a>, and now it\u2019s time to upgrade to a VPS web hosting plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excellent! A VPS provides more storage, robust disc space, and enhancements in security. Not to mention, when you opt for a VPS hosting plan, you get many of the same benefits of a dedicated server without the added costs. Namely, you\u2019ll have your own private compartment on a server, root access, and unmetered bandwidth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with so many different VPS hosting companies on the market, how do you know which provider is right for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will dive deeper into everything you need to consider when researching a VPS hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"hgrp\"><h4>You might like&#8230;<\/h4><ul><li><span class=\"prod-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/web-hosting\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"button\" data-element-label=\"shared_hosting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/shared-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/shared-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/shared-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/shared.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/web-hosting\" class=\"hgrp-link\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"link\" data-element-label=\"shared_hosting\">Shared Hosting<\/a><\/li><li><span class=\"prod-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/vps-hosting\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"button\" data-element-label=\"vps_hosting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vps-hosting-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vps-hosting-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vps-hosting-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vps-hosting.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/vps-hosting\" class=\"hgrp-link\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"link\" data-element-label=\"vps_hosting\">VPS Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you look for when choosing your VPS hosting plan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019re researching the various VPS hosting plans available to you, here are the non-negotiable features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Server uptime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When switching over to a VPS hosting plan, the last thing you want is to find out the hosting company\u2019s servers are located <em>in a land far, far away<\/em>, and their uptime is garbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upsets in server uptime mean your website will be down or that your game will be interrupted if you\u2019re using a VPS to create a gaming server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody wants that and it\u2019s worth paying a few extra bucks each month for reliable servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking for server uptime, you&#8217;ll look for a percentage. Shoot for a VPS hosting plan that has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/help\/article\/uptime-guarantee\">over 99% uptime<\/a>. If, for whatever reason, the uptime percentage is lower than 99% or you can\u2019t easily find the server uptime percentage, run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Server speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speed is the name of the game in the VPS hosting world. When shopping for a new hosting provider, settle on a service with high ratings for web server speed. In other words, you want to make sure your web hosting server responds to queries at a lightning-fast speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re gaming, for example. The VPS server you\u2019re using needs enough power to keep track of your actions (as the host) and every other gamer\u2019s action in your game and respond instantaneously. If your server speed moves like a turtle, it results in lags in your game. And everyone knows playing a game with lags is a total snooze fest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do yourself a favor and opt for a VPS hosting plan with unmatched server speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main reasons website owners switch from a shared hosting plan to a VPS hosting plan is for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/maintain-secure-website-best-practice-guide\/\">enhanced security<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on a shared hosting plan, you are sharing space on one ginormous server with many other website owners. When you upgrade to a VPS plan, you have a completely private virtual compartment on a server, resulting in better security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While upgrading to any VPS will boost security, it\u2019s critical to remember that not all hosting providers offer the same security benefits across the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what to look for in terms of security on a VPS plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SSL certificate<\/li><li>Https<\/li><li>Centralized DDoS Protection<\/li><li>Manual and scheduled backups<\/li><li>Network monitoring<\/li><li>Firewalls<\/li><li>Attack protection features<\/li><li>99% uptime<\/li><li>Disaster recovery<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, security issues can lead to crashes, financial loss, and even online reputation problems. It\u2019s worth it to make sure your hosting provider takes security seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. RAM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the thing about RAM. When you\u2019re looking for a VPS hosting plan, you\u2019ll see RAM ranges all over the board. You\u2019ll even notice that many VPS hosting providers offer different plans with different RAM options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s common to offer different RAM ranges because how much RAM you need will depend on how you\u2019re using your VPS hosting plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re hosting a website that gets a decent amount of simultaneous traffic, 2GB of RAM is probably sufficient for your needs. However, if you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/benefits-create-gaming-server-vps\/\">building a gaming server<\/a> with your VPS, then you\u2019ll need 8GB of RAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason hosting companies like HostGator offer different plans is to make sure you have enough RAM to accomplish your goals, but that you also aren\u2019t overpaying for RAM if you don\u2019t need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/P_mDqvlnJVWhbTGKZ9toBCc4pbKx_vxxSk9qSvbWJLPHtJW48iznzOsPxFUk5BbEOcbO0qY6REvUF6c6kIpQ_IYot9EvKM7jq6Oh4dTT_B58VVyIRR7LLyLkt3f6Tn2RdQIVx6-W\" alt=\"hostgator vps plans\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll definitely want a plan that has at least 2 GB of RAM. But if you have questions about if you\u2019ll need more RAM, you can reach out to our support team at any time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And this leads perfectly into the next critical VPS hosting feature. <em>Wait for it&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the deal. There are approximately 1.8 billion websites on the internet. But I\u2019d venture to guess that out of all those website owners, not everyone is versed in handling the intricacies of a web hosting platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you pay for web hosting, you\u2019re not only paying for server space. You\u2019re also paying for the computer nerds behind the scene who are available 24\/7 to answer your account questions and guide you through the technical stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A web hosting provider\u2019s customer support team should factor heavily into your VPS hosting plan decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for a company (ahem&#8230;HostGator) that offers 24\/7 customer support from an actual human. Choose a provider that makes it easy to get in touch with someone via phone, live chat, and social media.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also smart to select a company that invests in its knowledge base and blog. Sometimes the best way to get an answer is with a quick search on your web hosting provider\u2019s site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you do, look for a web hosting provider that\u2019s on your side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check out reviews of the providers you\u2019re considering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every hosting company is going to say they are the best hosting company in the world. 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