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Ubuntu VPS Hosting

Deploy Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or 22.04 LTS on a fast VPS in minutes, with full root access, NVMe or SSD storage and DDoS protection. Pay with crypto or your account balance.

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Ubuntu VPS at a glance

Versions: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and 22.04 LTS
Support: 24.04 until 2029, 22.04 until 2027 (standard support)
Package manager: apt (plus snap)
Firewall: ufw, a simple front end for the Linux firewall
Minimum plan: 1 GB RAM; 2 GB or more for web apps
Access: SSH as root, with a password or your SSH key

How your Ubuntu VPS is built

Four layers, from our hardware to your software. Everything above the infrastructure is yours to control.

1
ClientVPS infrastructure
KVM virtualisation with dedicated vCPU and RAM, NVMe or SSD storage, fast networking and DDoS protection on every server.
2
Ubuntu LTS base system
A long-term support release with systemd, a current Linux kernel and security updates from Canonical.
3
apt and snap packages
Install software from Ubuntu's main and universe repositories, from snaps, or from vendors' own apt repositories.
4
Your applications
Web servers, databases, containers, VPNs and bots, managed with the tools most guides already use.

Choose your Ubuntu VPS plan

Live prices. Ubuntu is selected for you on the next page, where you choose the location and pay with crypto or your balance.

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Why run Ubuntu on a VPS

The most widely used server Linux

Most tutorials, install scripts and control panels are written for Ubuntu first, so you spend less time adapting instructions.

Long-term support

LTS releases get five years of standard security updates, so a server you set up today stays supported for years.

Current software

Ubuntu ships newer versions of languages, databases and tools than most fixed-release distributions.

Ready in minutes

Ubuntu installs automatically on our instant plans, and you can log in over SSH as soon as the server is running.

Why experienced users choose Ubuntu

Predictable release cycle

A new LTS every two years, each supported for five years, so you can plan upgrades well in advance.

Automatic security updates

Ubuntu Server installs security updates automatically through unattended-upgrades, so critical fixes arrive without manual work.

Broad software support

Docker, databases, control panels and developer tools publish Ubuntu packages and instructions first.

Large community

Forums, Ask Ubuntu and countless blog posts mean an answer is rarely far away.

Cloud-ready

Ubuntu's cloud images boot quickly and configure themselves with cloud-init on first start.

Optional extended support

Canonical's Ubuntu Pro can extend security coverage beyond the standard five years if you need it.

Who Ubuntu is best for

Developers

Run Node.js, Python, PHP, Go or Docker with the versions most guides assume.

Website owners

Host WordPress and other websites with Nginx or Apache, or install a control panel that supports Ubuntu.

First-time server users

The large community means most problems already have an answer online.

VPN and proxy users

WireGuard and OpenVPN are in the standard repositories and take minutes to set up.

When Ubuntu is not the best choice

You want the slowest-changing system

Debian changes less between releases and installs fewer extras by default.

See Debian VPS

Your software requires RHEL

Business software certified for Red Hat Enterprise Linux runs best on a RHEL-compatible system such as AlmaLinux.

See AlmaLinux VPS

Best workloads for a Ubuntu VPS

Web apps

Node.js, Python, PHP and Go apps behind Nginx.

WordPress

A LEMP or LAMP stack for one or many sites.

Docker hosts

Containers and Docker Compose stacks.

VPN servers

WireGuard or OpenVPN for you or your team.

Game servers

Minecraft and other dedicated game servers.

Bots and automation

Trading bots, scrapers and scheduled jobs that run around the clock.

How much VPS does Ubuntu need?

What you run	Recommended resources
VPN, small bot or test server	1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM
WordPress or a small web app	2 vCPU, 2–4 GB RAM
Several sites or Docker stacks	4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM
Databases, game servers, busy apps	8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM or more

Ubuntu updates and server maintenance

Your VPS is self-managed: you decide when updates and upgrades happen. These habits keep it secure.

Keep unattended-upgrades on
It installs security fixes daily. Check its log at /var/log/unattended-upgrades/ now and then.
Reboot for kernel updates
New kernels only take effect after a reboot. Plan a short restart when /var/run/reboot-required appears.
Upgrade between LTS releases deliberately
Move to the next LTS with do-release-upgrade after its first point release, and back up first.
Back up before big changes
Copy your data off the server before upgrades or major configuration changes.

Get started with your Ubuntu VPS

1
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 upgrade -y
3
Turn on the firewall
Allow SSH first, then enable ufw and open only the ports your apps need.
ufw allow OpenSSH && ufw enable

Ubuntu compared with common alternatives

Alternative	Main difference	Choose it when
Debian	Lighter and changes less between releases, with fewer extras installed.	You want a minimal, very stable base.
AlmaLinux	RHEL-compatible with a ten-year lifecycle, but older default package versions.	Your software or control panel requires RHEL.
Windows Server	Runs Windows software over Remote Desktop, but needs more memory and costs more.	Your application only exists for Windows.

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 This page	Most users and modern app stacks	LTS every two years, five years of updates	apt
Debian	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 Ubuntu resources

These links go to the official project sites, in English.

Ubuntu VPS FAQ

Which Ubuntu versions can I install?

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. We recommend 24.04 for new servers, because it is supported for longer.

How long is Ubuntu 24.04 supported?

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS receives standard security updates until 2029. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS receives them until 2027.

Do I get full root access?

Yes. You log in as root over SSH, install any software with apt or snap, change any setting and reinstall the system from your client area.

How fast is an Ubuntu VPS ready?

On our instant-deploy plans the server is set up automatically after payment, usually 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 Debian or AlmaLinux. Reinstalling erases the disk, so back up your data first.

Can I install a control panel on Ubuntu?

Yes. Many panels support Ubuntu, including cPanel, Plesk, aaPanel and CyberPanel. Check the panel's requirements for the Ubuntu version and memory it needs.

How can I pay?

The Ubuntu 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 Ubuntu free to use on a VPS?

Yes. Ubuntu is free. Canonical's optional Ubuntu Pro subscription adds extended security coverage, but you do not need it to run a server.

Should I install software with apt or snap?

Use apt for server software in general; it is what most guides assume. Snaps are useful when a vendor publishes only a snap or you want a newer version than the repositories offer.

Are security updates installed automatically?

Yes. Ubuntu Server installs security updates automatically through unattended-upgrades. Other updates and kernel reboots are up to you.

Ready to run Ubuntu?

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