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Scalable virtual private servers

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.

Allocated vCPU, RAM and NVMe storage for every VPSRoot or administrator access with Linux and Windows pathsOptional management, control panels, backups and migrations
fiveium-vps-04 Running
Production serverResource overview
CPU4 vCPU38% average
Memory8 GB4.7 GB free
NVMe160 GB62% available
Server activityLast 12 hours
From$4.99/mo annually
RootAdministrative access
NVMeFast storage
IPv4/6Network ready
24/7Support intake
Isolated resourcesDefined vCPU and RAM per plan
Full server controlRoot or administrator access
NVMe storageFast application and database I/O
Simple upgradesScale resources as demand grows
A different way to compare VPS plans

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.

Entry server

VPS 1

Small services, staging environments, VPN gateways and lightweight websites.

CPU1 vCPU
Memory2 GB RAM
Storage40 GB NVMe
Transfer2 TB transfer
Save 29%
$4.99/mo

Billed $59.88 for the first year.

Deploy VPS 11 IPv4 · Weekly backup target
Best starter

VPS 2

Business websites, development stacks, small APIs and multiple low-traffic services.

CPU2 vCPU
Memory4 GB RAM
Storage80 GB NVMe
Transfer4 TB transfer
Save 25%
$8.99/mo

Billed $107.88 for the first year.

Deploy VPS 21 IPv4 · Weekly backup target
Business scale

VPS 6

Busy sites, larger databases, multi-service deployments and growing SaaS platforms.

CPU6 vCPU
Memory16 GB RAM
Storage320 GB NVMe
Transfer12 TB transfer
Save 25%
$29.99/mo

Billed $359.88 for the first year.

Deploy VPS 61 IPv4 · Daily backup target
Performance

VPS 8

High-traffic platforms, hosting workloads, data services and resource-heavy applications.

CPU8 vCPU
Memory32 GB RAM
Storage640 GB NVMe
Transfer20 TB transfer
Save 21%
$54.99/mo

Billed $659.88 for the first year.

Deploy VPS 81 IPv4 · Daily backup target
Maximum VPS

VPS 12

Large production systems, dense application stacks and workloads nearing dedicated hardware.

CPU12 vCPU
Memory64 GB RAM
Storage1 TB NVMe
Transfer30 TB transfer
Save 23%
$99.99/mo

Billed $1199.88 for the first year.

Deploy VPS 121 IPv4 · Daily backup target

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.

Included with the VPS foundation

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.

Deploy the environment you actually need

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 compatibility

Ubuntu

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.

Choose who manages what

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.

Included

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
Optional

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
Custom

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
VPS Control CenterHealthy
Server state Running
Operating systemUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Primary address203.0.113.24
CPU load38%
Memory41%
Disk38%
Your VPS command center

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.

Performance that remains understandable

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.

Security is a shared responsibility

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 scope

Network 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.

One VPS, many legitimate workloads

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.

Move without treating migration as an afterthought

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 review
01

Inventory the source

Document applications, versions, services, databases, DNS, mail, storage use, cron jobs and external integrations.

02

Build the destination

Install the selected operating system, harden access, configure the web stack or panel and establish backups.

03

Transfer and test

Copy data, validate applications on a temporary hostname or local hosts file and resolve compatibility issues.

04

Cut over and observe

Update DNS, monitor traffic and logs, verify jobs and email, then retain the old environment until confidence is established.

Choose the right hosting layer

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.

DecisionShared HostingVPS HostingCloud HostingDedicated Server
Best forWebsites with standard needsCustom stacks and isolated resourcesElastic or highly available architectureMaximum single-tenant control
Administrative accesscPanel user accessRoot/admin accessDepends on cloud serviceFull server access
Resource modelShared platform limitsAllocated virtual resourcesFlexible cloud resourcesPhysical hardware resources
Management effortLowMedium to highMedium to highHigh
Software flexibilityLimited to hosting stackBroadBroadMaximum
Upgrade pathChange hosting packageResize or migrate VPSScale cloud resourcesHardware upgrade or migration
Typical costLowestModerateVariableHighest
Detailed VPS comparison

Compare every resource, network and service option

Use the table for precise comparison after the resource ladder helps you narrow the shortlist.

FeaturesVPS 1VPS 2VPS 4VPS 6VPS 8VPS 12
Compute and storage
vCPU1 vCPU2 vCPU4 vCPU6 vCPU8 vCPU12 vCPU
Memory2 GB RAM4 GB RAM8 GB RAM16 GB RAM32 GB RAM64 GB RAM
NVMe storage40 GB NVMe80 GB NVMe160 GB NVMe320 GB NVMe640 GB NVMe1 TB NVMe
Monthly transfer2 TB transfer4 TB transfer8 TB transfer12 TB transfer20 TB transfer30 TB transfer
Network and recovery
Primary IP1 IPv41 IPv41 IPv41 IPv41 IPv41 IPv4
Backup targetWeekly backup targetWeekly backup targetWeekly backup targetDaily backup targetDaily backup targetDaily backup target
Root/admin accessIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Firewall controlsIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Linux OS choicesIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Windows optionLicence extraLicence extraLicence extraLicence extraLicence extraLicence extra
Optional services
cPanel / Plesk / DirectAdminOptional licenceOptional licenceOptional licenceOptional licenceOptional licenceOptional licence
Assisted managementAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Managed service scopeCustomCustomCustomCustomCustomCustom
Migration reviewIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded

Final specifications, port speed, locations, OS templates, backup retention, IP availability, panel licences and management coverage must match the production WHMCS products.

VPS hosting FAQs

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 question

VPS 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.

Ready for isolated resources?

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.