Is this a container account or a full VPS?

It is a KVM VPS with its own Linux kernel and root access. You install and manage the container engine rather than receiving a shared platform container account.

Are Docker and Compose preinstalled?

Do not assume an engine is preinstalled. Choose a compatible Linux template, then install Docker and the Compose plugin using their supported instructions.

Can I choose Podman instead?

Yes. Install Podman on a compatible distribution and review rootless networking, storage permissions and service management for your workload.

Can I run Kubernetes with k3s?

A suitably sized VPS can host a k3s development or learning node. A single VPS is not a highly available cluster; size production nodes and storage separately.

What happens to data when I replace a container?

Data inside a disposable container can be lost. Use persistent volumes or bind mounts and keep independently tested backups of databases and application files.

Can I use Portainer or a CI/CD runner?

You may install Portainer or a runner yourself. Restrict management access, scope runner credentials and avoid running untrusted jobs alongside sensitive services.

Who maintains container security?

You manage images, engine updates, secrets, firewall rules and published ports. Near VPS provides hosting support and DDoS protection, not automatic application or image maintenance.

Can I upgrade my VPS without losing data?

Yes. CPU, RAM and storage upgrades are applied to your existing server from the client area, so your files, applications and IP address stay in place. Most upgrades need a short reboot. VPS plans are unmanaged, so take your own backup before any change.

How long does VPS setup take?

Automated provisioning usually prepares a VPS within minutes of the order being paid. Orders that need a manual check, such as some payment methods or custom builds, can take longer. Your IP address and login details arrive by email and in the client area.

Do you offer a refund on VPS plans?

No. VPS plans (Linux and Windows) are not refundable because the server is provisioned for you straight away. Eligible shared hosting packages have a 7-day money-back guarantee on the first payment instead. Cancel any time from the client area to stop the next renewal.

Germany - Container VPS

Ship your stack with Container VPS control.

Run containers inside a KVM VPS with its own Linux kernel rather than a restricted shared container account. Install Docker, Docker Compose or Podman, manage persistent volumes and define deployments around your own images.

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Full root access

DDoS protection

24/7 support

Container VPS Plans

Find the right allocation for your container services

Prices in USD, billed monthly. Pick the resources that match your workload and upgrade any time from the client area.

Container Seed

Price at checkout

CPU: 1 vCPU core
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 30 GB NVMe SSD
Bandwidth: 2 TB

Root access included
Upgrades available from the client area

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Container Stack

Price at checkout

CPU: 2 vCPU cores
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 60 GB NVMe SSD
Bandwidth: 4 TB

Root access included
Upgrades available from the client area

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Container Fleet

Price at checkout

CPU: 4 vCPU cores
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 120 GB NVMe SSD
Bandwidth: 8 TB

Root access included
Upgrades available from the client area

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Prices for these plans are confirmed on the order page. Location, operating system and extras are chosen on the order page, where the final total is confirmed.

Need a custom build?

Need more vCPU, RAM, NVMe storage, extra IPs or a specific location? Tell us what you need and our sales team will build a VPS plan around it.

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Why Near VPS

Why choose Container VPS from Near VPS?

A configurable host for the engines, images and deployment tools you select.

A full KVM kernel

Run container engines within your own Linux guest rather than a shared host kernel account.

Choose your engine

Install Docker or Podman on a compatible Linux distribution and maintain its packages.

Compose your services

Define application services, networks and volumes with Docker Compose for repeatable deployments.

Optional Portainer UI

Install and secure Portainer yourself if a browser-based management workflow suits your team.

Explore k3s

Use a suitably sized VPS for a k3s learning or development node; plan production topology separately.

Own the release pipeline

Run CI/CD workers with controlled credentials and limits for builds and image pulls.

Persistent data planning

Keep state in mapped volumes and back it up independently of disposable containers.

Secure published ports

Combine DDoS protection with guest firewall rules, image updates and careful port exposure.

Root-level troubleshooting

Inspect container logs, host services and engine configuration without platform-specific deployment abstractions.

Technical Specifications

What do you get with Container VPS?

Review the resources and administration model before choosing your plan.

VirtualizationKVM

vCPU cores1 / 2 / 4 by plan

Memory2 GB / 4 GB / 8 GB RAM

Storage30 GB / 60 GB / 120 GB NVMe SSD

Monthly bandwidth2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB

Primary locationGermany

AdministrationFull root access; customer-managed software

Backup optionsAsk about snapshots and backups as optional add-ons

Order Process

From order to your first deployment

Complete these steps after choosing your allocation and confirming availability.

Size the host

Include engine overhead, application services, image layers and build jobs in resource planning.

Install your engine

Secure a supported Linux template and install Docker or Podman using maintained packages.

Deploy with persistent state

Launch your service definitions, restrict published ports and test volume backups.

Plan Comparison

Container VPS resource matrix

Compare the resources and monthly price of every plan side by side.

Resource	Container Seed	Container Stack	Container Fleet
vCPU cores	1	2	4
RAM	2 GB	4 GB	8 GB
NVMe SSD	30 GB	60 GB	120 GB
Monthly bandwidth	2 TB	4 TB	8 TB
Primary location	Germany	Germany	Germany

Reviews

What customers
say in production.

"Compose lets me keep the service layout alongside the application code."

Fahim Ahmed

DevOps engineer

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98%would recommend

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"Compose lets me keep the service layout alongside the application code."

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DevOps engineer

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Tier III Data Center

Tier III Near VPS Data Center Infrastructure

We host in Tier III data center facilities built for redundant power, cooling and connectivity. Explore the facility pillars behind every Near VPS region.

Pillar 01 · Facility Specification

Facility Specification

Near VPS data centers utilize a building-in-a-building concept to provide superior protection against external environmental factors. With 600 m2 of raised floor space and capacity for 139 server racks, our facility is designed for enterprise-scale hosting operations.

Building-in-a-building concept
600 m2 of raised floor space
139 server racks capacity
6 x 146 kW cooling capacity

Software Choices

Build with your container toolchain

Applications are self-installed unless agreed otherwise. Check release compatibility and licensing; these listings do not imply preinstallation.

Docker

Docker Compose

Podman

k3s

Portainer

Ubuntu 24.04

Debian 13

Rocky Linux 9

Node.js

Python

GitHub Actions runners

MongoDB

Use Cases

Make room for service-based deployments

Select an allocation that fits your software and maintain the applications you deploy.

Compose application stacks

Run a web service, worker and database using explicit networks and persistent volumes.

Microservice prototypes

Develop separate services on a shared VPS while setting sensible resource limits.

CI/CD runners

Host trusted build jobs with scoped secrets and routine workspace cleanup.

k3s development nodes

Explore Kubernetes manifests on a suitably sized node without implying a highly available cluster.

Portainer administration

Manage your container environment through a secured, self-installed Portainer instance.

Stateful development services

Keep test databases in named volumes and verify independent backup procedures.

Image testing environments

Test new image versions with controlled rollbacks and explicit application health checks.

Podman workflows

Use rootless containers where suitable and review networking and filesystem permissions.

Global Presence

Our Global Data Centers

Strategic server locations positioned at the edge. We deliver ultra-low latency to Bangladesh through BDIX and fast, optimized paths to major global markets.

Ultra-Low Latency

2ms BDIX connectivity for local users.

Anycast Network

Optimized routing across 7+ global regions.

"Proximity is the ultimate performance optimization. We put your infrastructure exactly where your users are."

Infrastructure Architect

Near VPS Team

Bangladesh

South Asia

Near VPS offers direct BDIX peering for the fastest local response times.

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Near VPS Singapore is the ideal gateway for reaching the broader Asian market.

Germany

Europe Central

High-performance Near VPS nodes in the heart of Europe.

United States

US East

Reliable Near VPS connectivity for North American traffic.

Canada

North America

Secure Near VPS hosting in privacy-focused data centers.

Netherlands

Europe West

Low-latency Near VPS hub for Western European users.

Lithuania

Europe North

Strategic Near VPS location for Baltic and Northern Europe.

Compare Approaches

Container VPS vs Shared Container Platform (PaaS)

Choose the operating model and location strategy that fit your team rather than assuming one service suits every workload.

Feature	Container VPS	Shared Container Platform (PaaS)
Control boundary	Full Linux guest with root access	Platform-defined runtime access
Deployment model	Your engine, Compose files and scripts	Platform-specific build and deployment flow
Host maintenance	You maintain guest OS and engine	Provider typically maintains platform hosts
Persistent storage	You configure volumes and backups	Platform storage options and policies
Resource planning	Size the VPS for all services and builds	Platform quotas and service-level limits

Quick answer

What is a Container VPS?

A Container VPS is a KVM virtual private server prepared for running containers with Docker, Docker Compose or Podman. You get full root access, so you control images, persistent volumes, networks and your deployment workflow, without sharing a container platform with other customers. Near VPS Container VPS is hosted in Germany.

How to connect to your server over SSH in 3 steps

1Find the server IP address and root password in your welcome email or in the client area.
2Open a terminal (or PuTTY on Windows) and run: ssh root@your-server-ip
3Accept the host key, sign in, then change the password and add your SSH key before going live.

Key facts

Virtualization: KVM
vCPU cores: 1 / 2 / 4 by plan
Memory: 2 GB / 4 GB / 8 GB RAM
Storage: 30 GB / 60 GB / 120 GB NVMe SSD
Monthly bandwidth: 2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB

FAQ

Common Questions

Practical questions about Container VPS before you order.

Related Services

Infrastructure Stack

Our Technology Partners

Run the tools you already trust. Every Near VPS server supports the leading control panels, frameworks, databases and developer platforms out of the box.

Verified Integration

Enterprise Support

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Tier III Data Centers

Instant Deployment

Ship your stack with Container VPS control.

Find the right allocation for your container services

Need a custom build?

Why choose Container VPS from Near VPS?

A full KVM kernel

Choose your engine

Compose your services

Optional Portainer UI

Explore k3s

Own the release pipeline

Persistent data planning

Secure published ports

Root-level troubleshooting

What do you get with Container VPS?

From order to your first deployment

Size the host

Install your engine

Deploy with persistent state

Container VPS resource matrix

What customers say in production.

Fahim Ahmed

Fahim Ahmed

Tier III Near VPS Data Center Infrastructure

Facility Specification

Network Connectivity

Power Infrastructure

Security & Safety

Rack Configuration

Facility Specification

Build with your container toolchain

Make room for service-based deployments

Compose application stacks

Microservice prototypes

CI/CD runners

k3s development nodes

Portainer administration

Stateful development services

Image testing environments

Podman workflows

Our Global Data Centers

Ultra-Low Latency

Anycast Network

Bangladesh

Singapore

Germany

United States

Canada

Netherlands

Lithuania

Container VPS vs Shared Container Platform (PaaS)

What is a Container VPS?

How to connect to your server over SSH in 3 steps

Key facts

Common Questions

Is this a container account or a full VPS?

Are Docker and Compose preinstalled?

Can I choose Podman instead?

Can I run Kubernetes with k3s?

What happens to data when I replace a container?

Can I use Portainer or a CI/CD runner?

Who maintains container security?

Can I upgrade my VPS without losing data?

How long does VPS setup take?

Do you offer a refund on VPS plans?

Related Services

Our Technology Partners

Start Your Journey With Near VPS

What customers
say in production.

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With Near VPS