VPS power without the clutter.
Run websites, APIs, databases, control panels and self-hosted applications on an isolated virtual server with clear resources, administrative access and an upgrade path that grows with the workload.
Move up the resource ladder without decoding six separate cards
Each row shows the complete compute profile at a glance. Start with the smallest server that comfortably fits the workload, then move upward when monitoring shows sustained CPU, memory or storage pressure.
VPS 1
Small services, staging environments, VPN gateways and lightweight websites.
Billed $59.88 for the first year.
VPS 2
Business websites, development stacks, small APIs and multiple low-traffic services.
Billed $107.88 for the first year.
VPS 4
Growing ecommerce, agency portfolios, production APIs and panel-based website hosting.
Billed $191.88 for the first year.
VPS 6
Busy sites, larger databases, multi-service deployments and growing SaaS platforms.
Billed $359.88 for the first year.
VPS 8
High-traffic platforms, hosting workloads, data services and resource-heavy applications.
Billed $659.88 for the first year.
VPS 12
Large production systems, dense application stacks and workloads nearing dedicated hardware.
Billed $1199.88 for the first year.
Proposed prices are in USD and exclude taxes, operating-system licences, paid control panels, additional IP addresses and optional management services. Annual introductory rates are billed upfront and renew at the stated monthly equivalent. Final vCPU model, virtualization platform, storage allocation, bandwidth, port speed, backup retention, IP allocation, locations and acceptable-use rules must match the VPS products configured in Fiveium WHMCS before publication.
Server essentials that remain useful from the first deployment to production scale
The base platform gives you the controls needed to operate a virtual server; application configuration and third-party licences remain separate.
Root or administrator access
Install compatible software, configure services and control the operating system without shared-hosting restrictions.
NVMe system storage
Keep application files, databases, queues and logs on a low-latency storage profile.
IPv4 and IPv6 ready
Use a primary IPv4 address and IPv6 connectivity where available on the selected location.
Firewall controls
Define allowed ports and reduce unnecessary public exposure around the server workload.
Snapshot and backup path
Create recovery points before major changes and choose a backup schedule appropriate for the application.
Resource monitoring
Watch CPU, memory, disk and transfer usage so upgrades are driven by evidence rather than guesswork.
Choose an operating system, management model and control layer
A VPS is infrastructure, not a single website product. Fiveium helps you match the operating system and management approach to the software you intend to run.
Check software compatibilityUbuntu
Popular for modern web stacks, containers, APIs, automation and developer tooling.
Debian
A stable Linux foundation for servers that prioritize simplicity and long release cycles.
AlmaLinux
A familiar enterprise Linux path for compatible hosting panels and web server stacks.
Rocky Linux
An enterprise-oriented Linux option for compatible applications and administration workflows.
Windows Server
For approved Windows applications and remote administration; licence charges may apply.
Custom image review
Ask Fiveium to review custom-image or specialized deployment requirements before ordering.
Self-managed freedom, assisted tasks or a documented managed scope
“Managed VPS” should describe a precise service, not a vague promise. Choose the level that matches your technical team and business risk.
Self-managed
For experienced administrators who want direct control and accept responsibility for the operating system and application stack.
- Infrastructure availability
- Root or administrator access
- Reboot and console controls
- Customer handles updates and hardening
Assisted
For teams that manage their applications but occasionally need help with migrations, panels or infrastructure-related troubleshooting.
- Everything in self-managed
- Deployment guidance
- Best-effort migration assistance
- Scoped administrative tasks
Managed
For business workloads that need a clearly defined maintenance and response scope instead of operating the server alone.
- Agreed update workflow
- Monitoring and response scope
- Security-hardening plan
- Application support boundaries
See the server state before a customer tells you something is wrong
Use the Fiveium client area and supported server tools to review resource pressure, power state, network details, backups and administrative access.
Power operations
Start, stop or reboot the VPS when maintenance or recovery requires it.
Usage visibility
Review resource trends and identify sustained pressure before it becomes an outage.
Console access
Use SSH, RDP or an available browser console according to the selected operating system.
Snapshots
Capture a point-in-time server state before upgrades, migrations or risky configuration changes.
Reverse DNS
Configure PTR records where supported for server identity and compatible mail use cases.
Upgrade requests
Move to a larger profile when the current allocation no longer provides comfortable headroom.
Dedicated allocations inside a virtual server environment
A VPS separates your operating system and assigned resources from ordinary shared-hosting accounts. Performance still depends on software quality, database design, caching, traffic shape and responsible server administration.
Allocated vCPU
Choose a CPU tier around concurrent processes, background jobs, application workers and database demand.
Defined RAM
Keep enough memory for the operating system, application, database, cache and peak concurrency.
NVMe I/O
Reduce storage bottlenecks for databases, content management systems, queues and build processes.
Transfer allowance
Match monthly data transfer to visitor volume, downloads, backups, APIs and media-delivery patterns.
Fiveium protects the infrastructure; you protect what you install
Root access provides freedom, but it also moves more responsibility to the server owner. A secure VPS requires updates, limited network exposure, strong authentication, reliable backups and application-level maintenance.
Discuss a managed security scopeNetwork protection
Infrastructure monitoring and baseline network filtering help reduce common network-level disruption.
Server firewall
Allow only the services required by the workload and restrict administrative access where practical.
SSH keys and MFA
Prefer key-based Linux access and multi-factor authentication on panels and business systems.
Patch discipline
Keep the operating system, panel, application and dependencies within supported security versions.
Independent backups
Maintain recoverable copies outside the live server and test restoration before an emergency.
Least privilege
Avoid running every process as root and separate services, users and credentials whenever possible.
A flexible home for websites, applications and services that need more control
Fiveium VPS hosting is designed for legal, policy-compliant workloads that need isolated resources or software freedom beyond standard shared hosting.
High-traffic websites
Host busy WordPress, ecommerce or content websites with a dedicated web stack and resource allocation.
APIs and SaaS applications
Run application servers, workers, queues, schedulers and databases in a controlled environment.
Containers and DevOps
Deploy compatible container workloads, CI tools, test environments and internal developer services.
Control-panel hosting
Add cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin or another supported panel with the appropriate licence and resources.
Database services
Create an isolated database environment with memory, storage and backup planning around the dataset.
Automation and bots
Run policy-compliant automation, monitoring agents, chat integrations and scheduled background tasks.
Plan the server first, then move applications in controlled stages
VPS migrations can involve operating-system differences, panels, DNS, databases, mail, firewalls and application dependencies. Fiveium can review the source environment and define a realistic transfer scope before work begins.
Request a migration reviewInventory the source
Document applications, versions, services, databases, DNS, mail, storage use, cron jobs and external integrations.
Build the destination
Install the selected operating system, harden access, configure the web stack or panel and establish backups.
Transfer and test
Copy data, validate applications on a temporary hostname or local hosts file and resolve compatibility issues.
Cut over and observe
Update DNS, monitor traffic and logs, verify jobs and email, then retain the old environment until confidence is established.
Shared hosting, VPS, cloud and dedicated servers solve different problems
Choose based on resource isolation, operational responsibility, scalability and software control—not simply the lowest headline price.
| Decision | Shared Hosting | VPS Hosting | Cloud Hosting | Dedicated Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Websites with standard needs | Custom stacks and isolated resources | Elastic or highly available architecture | Maximum single-tenant control |
| Administrative access | cPanel user access | Root/admin access | Depends on cloud service | Full server access |
| Resource model | Shared platform limits | Allocated virtual resources | Flexible cloud resources | Physical hardware resources |
| Management effort | Low | Medium to high | Medium to high | High |
| Software flexibility | Limited to hosting stack | Broad | Broad | Maximum |
| Upgrade path | Change hosting package | Resize or migrate VPS | Scale cloud resources | Hardware upgrade or migration |
| Typical cost | Lowest | Moderate | Variable | Highest |
Compare every resource, network and service option
Use the table for precise comparison after the resource ladder helps you narrow the shortlist.
| Features | VPS 1 | VPS 2 | VPS 4 | VPS 6 | VPS 8 | VPS 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compute and storage | ||||||
| vCPU | 1 vCPU | 2 vCPU | 4 vCPU | 6 vCPU | 8 vCPU | 12 vCPU |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM | 64 GB RAM |
| NVMe storage | 40 GB NVMe | 80 GB NVMe | 160 GB NVMe | 320 GB NVMe | 640 GB NVMe | 1 TB NVMe |
| Monthly transfer | 2 TB transfer | 4 TB transfer | 8 TB transfer | 12 TB transfer | 20 TB transfer | 30 TB transfer |
| Network and recovery | ||||||
| Primary IP | 1 IPv4 | 1 IPv4 | 1 IPv4 | 1 IPv4 | 1 IPv4 | 1 IPv4 |
| Backup target | Weekly backup target | Weekly backup target | Weekly backup target | Daily backup target | Daily backup target | Daily backup target |
| Root/admin access | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Firewall controls | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Linux OS choices | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Windows option | Licence extra | Licence extra | Licence extra | Licence extra | Licence extra | Licence extra |
| Optional services | ||||||
| cPanel / Plesk / DirectAdmin | Optional licence | Optional licence | Optional licence | Optional licence | Optional licence | Optional licence |
| Assisted management | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Managed service scope | Custom | Custom | Custom | Custom | Custom | Custom |
| Migration review | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Final specifications, port speed, locations, OS templates, backup retention, IP availability, panel licences and management coverage must match the production WHMCS products.
Clear answers before you take responsibility for a server
Learn about root access, Linux and Windows, control panels, management, backups, migrations, security, software installation and choosing the right VPS plan.
Ask a VPS questionVPS hosting uses virtualization to create an isolated server environment with its own operating system and allocated CPU, memory and storage. It offers more control than shared hosting without requiring an entire physical server.
VPS stands for Virtual Private Server. “Virtual” describes the software-defined server environment, while “private” refers to the separation of your operating system and allocated resources from ordinary shared-hosting accounts.
VPS hosting is suitable for developers, agencies and businesses running busy websites, custom applications, APIs, databases, control panels, containers or other software that needs root access and predictable resources.
Consider a VPS when a site repeatedly reaches shared-hosting limits, requires unsupported software, needs server-level configuration, runs background workers or benefits from isolated CPU and memory. A VPS also requires more administration.
Shared hosting provides a managed website account on a common platform. VPS hosting provides a separated operating-system environment with broader administrative control and allocated resources, but more security and maintenance responsibility.
Linux VPS plans are intended to include root access, while Windows VPS plans use administrator access. Exact access methods and restrictions must be confirmed for the selected product and management service.
The standard VPS can be self-managed, with assisted and managed service scopes available separately. The exact tasks, response coverage and exclusions should be documented before purchase.
With unmanaged VPS hosting, the customer maintains the operating system, security, services and applications. Managed VPS hosting adds an agreed maintenance and support scope, but it does not automatically mean every third-party application is fully supported.
The proposed page includes Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux. Actual versions and templates depend on the production VPS platform and should be synchronized with WHMCS before orders are enabled.
A Windows Server path can be offered for compatible applications and remote administration. Windows licensing, resource requirements, available versions and remote desktop terms should be confirmed at checkout.
Yes, on a compatible Linux operating system with sufficient resources and a valid cPanel licence. The cPanel licence and management service are separate from the base VPS unless specifically included in a product.
Compatible VPS plans can use Plesk or DirectAdmin when the operating system, resources and licence tier meet the panel requirements. Fiveium can help review the correct panel before deployment.
Docker and compatible container tools can generally run on a Linux VPS with root access. The customer remains responsible for container images, exposed services, updates, security and resource consumption unless a managed scope states otherwise.
Yes. The practical number depends on each website, traffic, application stack, database load, email use and available resources. A control panel can make multi-site management easier but adds licence and resource overhead.
A VPS can be a strong option for busy WordPress or WooCommerce sites when the server is configured, cached, secured and maintained correctly. Users who do not want server administration may prefer Fiveium managed WordPress or WooCommerce hosting.
Yes, especially for stores that need isolated resources, custom caching, larger databases or special integrations. Ecommerce security, backups, monitoring and payment handling must still be configured carefully.
Yes. A VPS can run compatible application servers, databases, workers, queues and scheduled tasks. Select resources based on concurrent users, process count, memory use, data growth and recovery requirements.
The proposed plans include one primary IPv4 address, with IPv6 where available. Additional IP addresses require technical justification, availability review and separate pricing.
The proposed plans include a weekly or daily backup target depending on the tier. A backup is not a substitute for application-level and offsite copies controlled by the customer. Final retention and restore terms must match the production service.
A snapshot records the virtual server state at a point in time. It is useful before risky changes, but it should not be treated as the only long-term backup because it can share infrastructure or retention constraints with the VPS.
The infrastructure can include baseline network filtering, but no protection can guarantee that every attack has zero impact. Protection scope, thresholds and application-level defenses should be confirmed for the chosen location.
Yes, subject to platform capacity and the required resource change. Some upgrades may need a reboot or migration. Monitor the workload and request an upgrade before the server operates continuously near its limits.
Estimate operating-system overhead, application workers, database memory, cache, storage growth, backups and peak traffic. Choose a plan with comfortable headroom rather than one that only fits the current idle usage.
A VPS is usually one virtual server with assigned resources. Cloud hosting can describe a broader architecture using distributed storage, multiple instances, automated scaling or high availability. Exact definitions vary by provider.
A VPS uses virtualized resources on a physical host. A dedicated server gives one customer the physical machine. Dedicated servers offer deeper hardware control and larger configurations but generally cost more and take longer to change.
Fiveium can review the source server, access level, operating system, panel, applications and data size. Migration scope and downtime depend on compatibility and whether a full image, panel transfer or application-by-application move is appropriate.
Automated Linux deployments can often be provisioned quickly after payment and verification. Windows, custom images, control panels, manual reviews or managed setup can require more time. Final delivery targets should be shown in WHMCS.
You may install compatible legal software that complies with Fiveium policies, licensing requirements and resource limits. Abuse, unsolicited messaging, attacks, credential theft, malware distribution and other prohibited activity are not allowed.
Deploy the server your workload actually needs.
Choose a VPS profile, confirm the operating system and management scope, then connect the final WHMCS product when you are ready to sell.
Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Windows Server, cPanel, Plesk and DirectAdmin are product names or trademarks of their respective owners. Fiveium uses these names only to identify compatible operating systems and software. Availability and licensing depend on the selected VPS product.