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Get full control with a virtual private server
Absolute freedom on your self-managed virtual private server with full root access, NVMe SSD speed, effortless upscaling, and flat rate pricing.
- Scale up instantly on demand with allocated resources
- AMD EPYC PCIE 5 RAM NVMe Storage
- DDoS protection included + dedicated IP address
- Self-managed so you are in control
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Modern, high-performance hardware for developers who want full control - with Claude Code ready to go the moment you SSH in.
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STARTING FROM
NVMe 2 with n8n
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vCPU core
2 GB
DDR5 RAM
50 GB
NVMe storage
Root
SSH + API
Snappy 2000 - NVMe 4
Now XX% off!
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Pricing Reflects A Discount On The First Invoice Only
HostGator often offers promotions, coupons and special offers to customers during their initial term. Please note that special offers are limited-time promotional prices that are available to new customers and are valid for the Initial Term only, and not for successive or renewal periods. Promotional rates apply to GATOR, Shared, Cloud, VPS, Dedicated, WordPress and Reseller hosting plans and will automatically renew after initial term at regular rate found in your control panel. Note: If you register a free domain through us and wish to cancel your account, there is a fee to retain your domain.
VAT (Value Added Tax) is not included in our advertised price and will be charged separately and itemized on invoices and billing information. Standard VAT rates based on EU Member State regulations may apply. For more information on VAT, please refer to the Value Added Tax (VAT) knowledgebase article.
Renews at $XX
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2 vCPU cores
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4 GB DDR5 RAM
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100 GB NVMe storage
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Unmetered Web Hosting
How much bandwidth will my plan include?
Bandwidth is "Unmetered" which means you are not charged according to the amount of bandwidth you typically use in the normal operation of a personal or small business website.
However, we do require all customers to be fully compliant with our Terms of Service and to not exceed 25% or more of system resources for longer than 90 seconds.
What happens if I exceed usage?
If we have concerns about your account's bandwidth utilization, you will receive an email asking you to reduce usage.
It is rare for a customer who is managing a personal or small business website to exceed our usage policies.
This file was last modified 02/16/2023.
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1 dedicated IP
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Free Migration Available
HostGator is offering this free migration service as a courtesy to help mitigate friction and aid in a smooth transition between service providers. The free migration service only applies to cPanel-based VPS & Dedicated Servers orders with a term of 12 months or more and must be requested within 30 days of your purchase date. The free migration service can be used when migrating from a third-party provider to HostGator or upgrading from a shared hosting plan to a VPS or Dedicated plan, downgrades are not eligible. Currently, this free migration service is only available if source and destination server are both on cPanel, however we will review and ensure eligibility on a case-by-case basis. HostGator can modify this free migration service at any time at the sole discretion of HostGator and is not part of the main product and features currently available.
Snappy 4000 - NVMe 8
Now XX% off!
$*
Pricing Reflects A Discount On The First Invoice Only
HostGator often offers promotions, coupons and special offers to customers during their initial term. Please note that special offers are limited-time promotional prices that are available to new customers and are valid for the Initial Term only, and not for successive or renewal periods. Promotional rates apply to GATOR, Shared, Cloud, VPS, Dedicated, WordPress and Reseller hosting plans and will automatically renew after initial term at regular rate found in your control panel. Note: If you register a free domain through us and wish to cancel your account, there is a fee to retain your domain.
VAT (Value Added Tax) is not included in our advertised price and will be charged separately and itemized on invoices and billing information. Standard VAT rates based on EU Member State regulations may apply. For more information on VAT, please refer to the Value Added Tax (VAT) knowledgebase article.
Renews at $XX
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4 vCPU cores
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8 GB DDR5 RAM
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200 GB NVMe storage
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Unmetered Web Hosting
How much bandwidth will my plan include?
Bandwidth is "Unmetered" which means you are not charged according to the amount of bandwidth you typically use in the normal operation of a personal or small business website.
However, we do require all customers to be fully compliant with our Terms of Service and to not exceed 25% or more of system resources for longer than 90 seconds.
What happens if I exceed usage?
If we have concerns about your account's bandwidth utilization, you will receive an email asking you to reduce usage.
It is rare for a customer who is managing a personal or small business website to exceed our usage policies.
This file was last modified 02/16/2023.
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1 dedicated IP
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Free Migration Available
HostGator is offering this free migration service as a courtesy to help mitigate friction and aid in a smooth transition between service providers. The free migration service only applies to cPanel-based VPS & Dedicated Servers orders with a term of 12 months or more and must be requested within 30 days of your purchase date. The free migration service can be used when migrating from a third-party provider to HostGator or upgrading from a shared hosting plan to a VPS or Dedicated plan, downgrades are not eligible. Currently, this free migration service is only available if source and destination server are both on cPanel, however we will review and ensure eligibility on a case-by-case basis. HostGator can modify this free migration service at any time at the sole discretion of HostGator and is not part of the main product and features currently available.
Snappy 8000 - NVMe 16
Now XX% off!
$*
Pricing Reflects A Discount On The First Invoice Only
HostGator often offers promotions, coupons and special offers to customers during their initial term. Please note that special offers are limited-time promotional prices that are available to new customers and are valid for the Initial Term only, and not for successive or renewal periods. Promotional rates apply to GATOR, Shared, Cloud, VPS, Dedicated, WordPress and Reseller hosting plans and will automatically renew after initial term at regular rate found in your control panel. Note: If you register a free domain through us and wish to cancel your account, there is a fee to retain your domain.
VAT (Value Added Tax) is not included in our advertised price and will be charged separately and itemized on invoices and billing information. Standard VAT rates based on EU Member State regulations may apply. For more information on VAT, please refer to the Value Added Tax (VAT) knowledgebase article.
Renews at $XX
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8 vCPU cores
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16 GB DDR5 RAM
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450 GB NVMe storage
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Unmetered Web Hosting
How much bandwidth will my plan include?
Bandwidth is "Unmetered" which means you are not charged according to the amount of bandwidth you typically use in the normal operation of a personal or small business website.
However, we do require all customers to be fully compliant with our Terms of Service and to not exceed 25% or more of system resources for longer than 90 seconds.
What happens if I exceed usage?
If we have concerns about your account's bandwidth utilization, you will receive an email asking you to reduce usage.
It is rare for a customer who is managing a personal or small business website to exceed our usage policies.
This file was last modified 02/16/2023.
-
1 dedicated IP
-
Free Migration Available
HostGator is offering this free migration service as a courtesy to help mitigate friction and aid in a smooth transition between service providers. The free migration service only applies to cPanel-based VPS & Dedicated Servers orders with a term of 12 months or more and must be requested within 30 days of your purchase date. The free migration service can be used when migrating from a third-party provider to HostGator or upgrading from a shared hosting plan to a VPS or Dedicated plan, downgrades are not eligible. Currently, this free migration service is only available if source and destination server are both on cPanel, however we will review and ensure eligibility on a case-by-case basis. HostGator can modify this free migration service at any time at the sole discretion of HostGator and is not part of the main product and features currently available.
Heads up: All VPS tiers include root SSH + API access. cPanel and 24/7 priority support are not included with VPS plans. Need a different size? Hit Configure to pick NVMe 2, 4, 8, or 16.
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A full featured stack for developers. Everything you need to run resource-intensive applications on a virtual private server: fast performance, complete control, and rock-solid reliability.
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Control & access
Security & reliability
Build your system your way on a VPS
Monoliths or micro-services. Your virtual private server, your rules.
Persistent data on NVMe SSD; scale horizontally with multiple instances.
Deploy via Docker/Compose or system packages.
Upgrade plans seamlessly for more resources during growth.
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VPS Hosting FAQs
What is VPS hosting?
VPS hosting (Virtual Private Server hosting) gives you your own virtual server-an isolated virtual machine on a physical server-so you get dedicated resources, stronger security/isolation, and full control of your server environment. Thanks to virtualization, multiple VPS servers run on the same hardware, but each has its own operating system, disk space, and server configurations. You can install software (including custom software) and optimize for your specific workloads-ideal when shared hosting isn’t enough but a dedicated physical server feels excessive.
What are VPS hosting benefits?
With a VPS hosting plan, you get:
- Dedicated resources (vCPU, RAM, NVMe SSD storage) for exceptional performance and stability under high traffic.
- Full root access and server management freedom to install custom software, tune services, and control your hosting environment.
- Advanced security options (firewalling, DDoS protection integrations) plus backups for disaster recovery.
- Easy scalability—add more resources with just a few clicks as you grow.
How do I get started with VPS hosting?
Pick the right VPS hosting plan - Standard NVMe 4, Enhanced NVMe 8, or Ultimate NVMe 16 based on the CPU, RAM, and storage you need. Provisioning is fast, and upgrades to more resources take just a few clicks inside your dashboard. With self-managed VPS, you have full root access to configure your virtual private server exactly how you want, install custom software, and manage your server environment independently. Note that cPanel is not included with self-managed plans and must be installed separately if desired.
What is NVMe and how is it better than traditional SSDs?
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is the protocol that lets NVMe SSD drives deliver far higher data transfer speeds and lower latency than SATA SSDs-translating to faster performance and page loads for hosting websites and apps. With NVMe ssd storage, busy sites and popular software stacks feel snappier, even under peak traffic.
What is VPS hosting used for?
Use a VPS solution when you need power, control, and flexibility:
- High-traffic sites, ecommerce, agency hosting (multiple cPanel accounts).
- Custom stacks and server configurations (LAMP/LEMP, queues, search, etc.) on Linux operating systems.
- Staging/dev, APIs, SaaS apps—anything that benefits from full root access, unlimited bandwidth (unmetered), and custom tuning.
Which operating systems can I use with VPS hosting?
VPS hosting provides flexibility to run various operating systems, with robust support for popular Linux distributions like Ubuntu, CentOS and Debian. You have full control to install the OS that best fits your application requirements and technical preferences. Our VPS servers come installed with Linux Alma 9, giving you root access and easy installation tools to configure your ideal server environment.
What support is available with VPS hosting?
Our managed VPS hosting comes with 24/7 support from certified experts. Our team provides migration support, security guidance and ongoing maintenance help to ensure your virtual server runs smoothly and efficiently. For all other VPS plans, additional support options are available for purchase. You can get assistance with server management, software installation, troubleshooting and optimization.
Can I scale or upgrade my VPS hosting to a higher plan later?
Yes, you can scale CPU, RAM, and disk space with just a few clicks. Upgrading keeps your server, IPs, and data intact, so your site stays fast and responsive as you grow. Simply log in to your control panel to upgrade your server. After scaling, review your configuration to ensure web servers, databases, and caches are tuned to use the new capacity so your site maintains high availability and performance.
How do I choose the best VPS hosting for my site?
The best VPS hosting balances power, control, and scalability for your stack and traffic. Prioritize: resources (vCPU/RAM) on latest-gen CPUs, NVMe SSD storage for faster I/O, full root access, easy upgrades to more resources in just a few clicks, built-in security (firewalling, DDoS protection, backups), and high uptime in reliable data centers. Match the vps hosting plan to your workload (ecommerce, SaaS, APIs, high-traffic blogs) and confirm you can install custom software and tune server configurations as you grow.
What is self-managed VPS hosting?
Self-managed VPS hosting is a virtual private server where you control the entire server environment. You get full root access to install custom software, select your own operating system, and configure web servers and services as you prefer. Unlike shared hosting, resources like CPU RAM and disk space are allocated to your site and apps for higher performance and predictability.
How is self-managed VPS different from managed VPS? What support will I get?
With a self-managed VPS, you handle server management tasks such as OS updates, security hardening, package installs, and performance tuning. A managed VPS, sometimes called fully managed VPS, offloads more of that work to the hosting provider's expert support team, which is easier for newcomers but offers less complete control. A self-managed VPS is self-supported. Premium support is available if you contact sales.
How do I choose the right self-managed VPS plan?
Start with the workload's memory, storage, and CPU needs, then match them to VPS plans with NVMe SSD for optimal speed on reads and writes. If you anticipate growth or traffic spikes, select a plan that can scale to more resources quickly so you maintain high performance without re-architecting.
Can I run my own hosting company on a VPS?
Yes. With complete control on a virtual private server, you can host multiple websites, manage DNS and email, and onboard clients through your control workflows. To succeed you'll need clear operating procedures for updates, backups, monitoring, and security so you manage data and performance like a professional hosting provider.
How Much Does VPS Hosting Cost?
VPS hosting costs vary widely, starting from around $4/month for self-managed plans to $20-$50+/month for more managed plans, depending on CPU cores, RAM, storage, and bandwidth limit. Hostgator VPS hosting starts at $4.69/month and ranges up to $99.99/month , depending on the plan and support needs. When evaluating VPS hosting costs, assess your current traffic levels, resource usage patterns, and growth projections to select the right plan. With Hostgator VPS hosting, you can start with a smaller configuration and seamlessly scale up as your website or application demands increase over time. This ensures you only pay for the resources you need while maintaining optimal performance and reliability.
What is the difference between VPS Hosting and Cloud Hosting?
VPS hosting provides resources on a single server, offering predictable performance and full control. Hostgator cloud hosting is built for WordPress sites that need traffic spike scalability. While Hostgator Cloud offers great flexibility for rapidly changing traffic demands, VPS hosting delivers consistent performance and is typically more cost-effective for stable workloads. Check out our detailed comparison of VPS vs cloud hosting to learn more.