Deploy Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS Stream, Rocky Linux, Fedora or Alpine Linux. Pick the version at checkout and get full root access in a few minutes.
Every distribution below can be selected when you deploy a server
The same plans, prices and root access whichever distribution you pick
Select the OS and version at checkout. The server is usually online about 2 minutes later, with nothing to install by hand.
Install an app such as WordPress, Docker, Node.js or a LAMP stack on top of the OS while the server is created.
Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04 or 26.04 LTS; Debian 12, 13 or Sid; CentOS Stream 9 or 10; Rocky Linux 8 or 9; Fedora 43; Alpine 3.20 or 3.21.
Your server gets security updates straight from the distribution's own repositories with apt, dnf or apk. Applying them is up to you.
Every OS deployment includes full root access via SSH. Install packages, configure services, and manage your server with complete freedom.
There is no in-place OS switch, but billing is hourly: deploy a second server with another OS, test it, and destroy the one you no longer need.
Everything you need to know about our operating system support
Ubuntu (22.04, 24.04 and 26.04 LTS), Debian (12, 13 and Sid), CentOS Stream (9 and 10), Rocky Linux (8 and 9), Fedora 43 and Alpine Linux (3.20 and 3.21). All are 64-bit Linux; we do not offer BSD or Windows.
Choose the operating system and version during checkout. It is installed automatically and the server is usually ready in about 2 minutes. There is no in-place OS switch later, so pick the one you want to keep.
No. Custom ISO uploads are not supported. Servers are created from the distribution images listed on this page.
Ubuntu is widely recommended for beginners due to its extensive documentation, large community support, and user-friendly package management. Ubuntu LTS (Long Term Support) releases receive security updates for 5 years, making them ideal for production servers.
Use the distribution's package manager after deployment: apt on Ubuntu and Debian, dnf on CentOS Stream, Rocky Linux and Fedora, apk on Alpine. Updates come from each distribution's own repositories.
Ubuntu is based on Debian and shares the same package management system (apt). Ubuntu focuses on ease of use and regular releases with newer software, while Debian prioritizes stability and ships with thoroughly tested packages. Both are excellent choices for VPS hosting.
Not in place. Deploy a new server with the operating system you want, move your data across, then destroy the old server. Billing is hourly, so running both for a short time costs very little.
Yes. More than 200 one-click apps, such as WordPress, Docker, Node.js or a LAMP stack, can be installed while the server is created. Each app runs on the OS version it requires.
Rocky Linux is a community rebuild of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), created after CentOS moved to CentOS Stream. It suits workloads that need RHEL compatibility and long support; we offer Rocky Linux 8 and 9.
No. Only the Linux distributions listed on this page can be deployed. FreeBSD, AlmaLinux and Windows are not available.
Alpine Linux is an ultra-lightweight distribution designed for security and resource efficiency. Its minimal footprint (under 0MB base install) makes it perfect for containers and microservices. Alpine uses musl libc and BusyBox, resulting in faster boot times and lower memory usage.
Yes, all operating systems on our VPS platform come with full root (administrator) access. You have complete control to install packages, configure services, modify system settings, and manage users. SSH access is provided immediately after deployment.
Choose your operating system and launch your server in a few minutes. Plans start at $2.50/month with full root access.