Debian VPS Hosting
Run Debian 13 or Debian 12 on a fast VPS with full root access, NVMe or SSD storage and DDoS protection. A stable, lightweight base for servers that should just keep running.
Debian VPS at a glance
- Versions
- Debian 13 (recommended) and Debian 12
- Support
- Debian 13: security updates until August 2028, long-term support until June 2030. Debian 12: long-term support until June 2028.
- Package manager
- apt
- Firewall
- nftables; install ufw if you prefer a simpler tool
- Minimum plan
- 1 GB RAM is enough for most single services
- Access
- SSH as root, with a password or your SSH key
How your Debian VPS is built
Four layers, from our hardware to your software. Everything above the infrastructure is yours to control.
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ClientVPS infrastructure
KVM virtualisation with dedicated vCPU and RAM, NVMe or SSD storage, fast networking and DDoS protection on every server.
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Debian stable base system
A minimal, conservative Debian install with systemd and only the essentials.
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apt and the Debian archive
Tens of thousands of tested packages, plus backports when you need a newer version of a single program.
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Your applications
Long-running services such as web, mail, DNS, VPN and databases.
Choose your Debian VPS plan
Live prices. Debian is selected for you on the next page, where you choose the location and pay with crypto or your balance.
Live plans are loading. You can also choose a plan on the deploy page. Deploy Debian VPS
Why run Debian on a VPS
Stability first
Debian stable only gets security and bug fixes during its life, so updates rarely break a working server.
Lightweight
A minimal Debian install uses little memory and disk, leaving more of your plan for your own services.
Huge software archive
Tens of thousands of packages are available through apt, all built and tested by the Debian project.
Community-run and free
Debian is developed by an independent community, with no company deciding its direction or licence terms.
Why experienced users choose Debian
Rock-solid stable releases
Packages are tested for a long time before a release, and only fixes are added afterwards.
Minimal footprint
A base install runs comfortably in a few hundred megabytes of memory.
Strict free-software policy
The Debian Social Contract keeps the main archive free software, and non-free parts clearly separated.
Long-term support
Each release gets about three years of security support, followed by two more years of long-term support.
The foundation of many distributions
Ubuntu, Kali and others are built on Debian, so your skills carry over.
Independent project
No single company controls Debian's direction, releases or licensing.
Who Debian is best for
Long-running servers
Mail, DNS, VPN and web servers that should run for years with little attention.
Small plans
Debian's small footprint makes the most of a 1 GB or 2 GB VPS.
Experienced administrators
People who prefer a clean base system and install only what they need.
Docker hosts
A stable, minimal host for containers, with Docker available from its official repository.
When Debian is not the best choice
You need the newest software versions
Debian stable keeps its package versions for the whole release. Ubuntu usually offers newer versions.
See Ubuntu VPSYou follow guides written for Ubuntu
Most commands are the same, but some guides assume Ubuntu-only tools such as snap or ufw by default.
See Ubuntu VPSBest workloads for a Debian VPS
Web servers
Nginx or Apache with PHP, Python or Node.js.
Mail and DNS
Postfix, Dovecot, BIND or PowerDNS.
VPN servers
WireGuard or OpenVPN on even the smallest plan.
Docker hosts
Containers on a minimal, stable base.
Databases
MariaDB, PostgreSQL and Redis.
Monitoring and backups
Uptime checks, log collection and backup targets.
How much VPS does Debian need?
| What you run | Recommended resources |
|---|---|
| VPN, DNS or a small website | 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM |
| Web server with a database | 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| Mail server or several sites | 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| Busy databases and containers | 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM or more |
Debian updates and server maintenance
Your VPS is self-managed: you decide when updates and upgrades happen. These habits keep it secure.
Turn on automatic security updates
Debian does not enable them by default. Install unattended-upgrades and enable it once.
Use backports sparingly
Take newer versions from backports only for the programs that need them, and keep the rest on stable.
Plan release upgrades
Read the release notes, back up, change the release name in your apt sources and run a full upgrade.
Watch end-of-life dates
Debian 11 is no longer supported, and Debian 12 is in long-term support until June 2028. Plan the move to Debian 13.
Get started with your Debian VPS
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Connect over SSH
Use the IP address and root password from your client area, or the SSH key you added when ordering.
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP - 2
Update the system
Install the latest security updates before anything else.
apt update && apt full-upgrade -y - 3
Add a firewall
Debian does not enable a firewall by default. Install ufw, allow SSH and turn it on.
apt install -y ufw && ufw allow OpenSSH && ufw enable
Debian compared with common alternatives
| Alternative | Main difference | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|
 Ubuntu | Newer software, automatic security updates by default and more beginner guides. | You follow tutorials written for Ubuntu or want newer packages. |
 Rocky Linux | RHEL-compatible with about ten years of support per version. | Your software is certified for RHEL or you need a very long lifecycle. |
 Fedora | The newest software and kernels, but a new release every six months. | You want the latest tools and do not mind upgrading often. |
Compare operating systems
You choose the system when you deploy and can reinstall with another one later from your client area. Windows runs on our Windows-ready plans, Fedora on our NVMe cloud plans.
| System | Best for | Releases and support | Updates and packages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | Most users and modern app stacks | LTS every two years, five years of updates | apt |
| Debian This page | Stable, long-running servers | New stable release about every two years | apt |
 AlmaLinux | cPanel and RHEL-certified software | Follows RHEL, about ten years per version | dnf |
| Rocky Linux | Former CentOS users and enterprise apps | Follows RHEL, about ten years per version | dnf |
| Fedora | Developers who want the newest software | New release every six months, about 13 months of support | dnf |
 Windows Server | Windows software, .NET and Remote Desktop | Long-term releases with about ten years of support | Windows Update |
Official Debian resources
These links go to the official project sites, in English.
Debian VPS FAQ
Which Debian versions can I install?
Debian 13 and Debian 12. Choose Debian 13 for new servers: it is the current stable release. Debian 12 is in long-term support and receives security updates until June 2028.
How long are Debian 13 and Debian 12 supported?
Debian 13 receives security updates until August 2028 and long-term support until June 2030. Debian 12 receives security updates through Debian's long-term support programme until June 2028.
Is Debian or Ubuntu better for a VPS?
Both are excellent. Debian is lighter and changes less; Ubuntu has newer software and more beginner guides. Ubuntu is built on Debian, so most skills carry over.
Do I get full root access?
Yes. You log in as root over SSH, install any software with apt, change any setting and reinstall the system from your client area.
How fast is a Debian VPS ready?
On our instant-deploy plans Debian is installed automatically after payment, and the server is usually ready within a few minutes.
Can I switch to another operating system later?
Yes. You can reinstall the server from your client area with another system, such as Ubuntu or Rocky Linux. Reinstalling erases the disk, so back up your data first.
How can I pay?
The Debian VPS plans on this page start at … a month on yearly billing, which saves 15%, or … a month paid monthly. You pay in cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, USDT and Monero, or from your ClientVPS account balance, and you only need an email address to sign up.
Is Debian free to use?
Yes. Debian is free software developed by a volunteer community, with no paid edition.
How do I move a server to Debian 13?
Back up first. Then either upgrade in place one release at a time (Debian 11 to 12, then 12 to 13) by changing the release name in your apt sources and running a full upgrade, or reinstall with Debian 13 from your client area and restore your data.
Are updates installed automatically on Debian?
Not by default. Install the unattended-upgrades package to have security updates installed automatically.
Ready to run Debian?
Pick a plan, and Debian is preselected for you. Pay with crypto or your account balance.
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