What is a Linux VPS server?

A Linux VPS server is a virtual private server running a Linux distribution such as Ubuntu, Debian or AlmaLinux. On Near VPS it runs on KVM with its own kernel, allocated CPU and RAM, NVMe storage and full root access over SSH.

Which Linux distributions can I choose?

Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux are the usual choices, and the full list of templates is shown on the order page. You can reinstall a different distribution later from the client area.

Do I get full root access?

Yes. Every Linux VPS includes full root access over SSH, so you can install packages, edit system files, run Docker and configure the firewall yourself.

Which Linux distro is best for a VPS?

Ubuntu LTS is the easiest place to start because most guides target it. Debian suits people who want a minimal, stable base. AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux are the right picks when you need RHEL compatibility or plan to install cPanel.

Can I install a control panel on my Linux VPS?

Yes. You can install a control panel such as cPanel, DirectAdmin or another panel yourself, as long as the distribution is supported by that panel. Panel licenses are separate; see our licenses page.

Can I run Docker on a Linux VPS?

Yes. KVM gives your server its own kernel, so Docker and other container tools run normally.

Is the Linux VPS managed?

Linux VPS plans are unmanaged: you look after the operating system and software. If you want help running the server, managed support can be arranged on request.

How do I connect to my Linux VPS?

Use any SSH client, for example the terminal on macOS and Linux or Windows Terminal and PuTTY on Windows, with the IP address and login details sent after your server is set up.

Linux VPS Hosting

Linux VPS Hosting: Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux with Root Access

Your own Linux server on KVM, with full root SSH access, NVMe SSD storage and the distribution you already know. Build your stack exactly the way you want it, in a location close to your users.

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Root SSH Access
KVM, Own Kernel
NVMe Storage
Reinstall Anytime

Linux VPS server terminal showing an SSH session with root access on a Near VPS KVM server

Popular templates

Ubuntu · Debian · AlmaLinux

Choose Your Distribution

The Linux you know, ready in minutes

Pick a template on the order page and switch later with a reinstall from the client area. The full template list is shown at checkout.

Ubuntu

Debian

Stable, lean and predictable

AlmaLinux

RHEL-compatible, cPanel friendly

Rocky Linux

RHEL-compatible enterprise choice

CentOS

For existing CentOS-based stacks

Operating System Comparison

Which Linux distro fits your project?

A quick guide to the most requested Linux VPS templates.

	Ubuntu LTS	Debian	AlmaLinux	Rocky Linux
Package manager	apt	apt	dnf	dnf
Family	Debian-based	Independent	RHEL-compatible	RHEL-compatible
Release style	LTS every two years	Stable releases	Follows RHEL	Follows RHEL
Easiest for beginners
cPanel compatible
Best for	Web apps, Node, Python	Lean servers, Docker hosts	cPanel, business apps	Enterprise workloads

$699.99/mo

Billed monthly

CPU: 16 x 2.60 GHz
RAM: 64 GB
Storage: 800 GB
Bandwidth: 128 TB
Port speed: 100 Mbps
Backups: Optional

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Prices in USD, billed monthly, live from our billing system. Location, operating system and extras are chosen on the order page, where the final total is confirmed.

Plan Comparison

Compare every plan side by side

Specifications and prices below come straight from our billing system.

Specification	Linux 2	Linux 4	Linux 8	Linux 16	Linux 24	Linux 32	Linux 48	Linux 64
CPU	1 x 2.60 GHz	3 vCPU	3 x 2.60 GHz	4 x 2.60 GHz	6 x 2.60 GHz	8 x 2.60 GHz	12 x 2.60 GHz	16 x 2.60 GHz
RAM	2 GB	8 GB	8 GB	16 GB	24 GB	32 GB	48 GB	64 GB
Storage	25 GB	100 GB	100 GB	200 GB	300 GB	400 GB	600 GB	800 GB
Bandwidth	4 TB	8 TB	16 TB	32 TB	48 TB	64 TB	96 TB	128 TB
Port speed	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
Backups	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Virtualization	KVM	OpenVZ	KVM	KVM	KVM	KVM	KVM	KVM
Price (Monthly, USD)	$16.00	$26.00	$40.00	$60.00	$110.00	$190.00	$370.00	$699.99

Developer Friendly

Your first five minutes on a new server

Your Linux VPS arrives as a clean install with root access. A typical first session takes a few commands: update, add a user, lock down SSH, install your stack.

Connect with any SSH client
Use SSH keys instead of passwords
Install any package from the official repositories
Run Docker, Node.js, Python, PHP or Go

root@near-vps: ~

# Connect with the root login from your welcome email
$ ssh root@your-server-ip
# Install the latest security updates (dnf upgrade on AlmaLinux / Rocky)
$ apt update && apt upgrade -y
# Create a day-to-day user with sudo rights
$ adduser deploy && usermod -aG sudo deploy
# Turn on a firewall that keeps SSH open
$ ufw allow OpenSSH && ufw enable
# Install your web server, runtime or database
$ apt install nginx -y

Server Management

Linux server control, your way

Near VPS runs the hardware, network and hypervisor. Everything inside the server belongs to you.

Full root over SSH

Edit any config file, install any package and run services on any port your application needs, within our acceptable use policy.

Reinstall and rebuild

Start over with a fresh template from the client area when you want a clean system or a different distribution.

Your own kernel

KVM gives each Linux VPS its own kernel, so kernel modules, Docker, WireGuard and custom sysctl settings work like on bare metal.

Bring your own tools

Use Ansible, Terraform outputs, cloud-init style scripts or plain bash. Nothing stops you from automating your setup.

Upgrade when you grow

Move to a plan with more vCPU, RAM and NVMe storage from the client area when your project outgrows its current size.

Use Cases

What developers run on Linux VPS

From one website to a full application stack.

Web hosting with Nginx or Apache

Host WordPress, Laravel, Django or static sites on your own LEMP or LAMP stack, with HTTPS from Let's Encrypt.

Applications and APIs

Deploy Node.js, Python, PHP, Go or Java services behind a reverse proxy.

Databases

Run MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB or Redis on fast NVMe storage.

Containers

Run Docker or Docker Compose stacks with full kernel support.

Development and CI

Self-host Git, CI runners and staging environments.

Tools and automation

Monitoring agents, cron jobs, bots and internal tools.

Why Near VPS

Built for people who live in the terminal

KVM isolation

Hardware-assisted virtualization keeps your Linux VPS separate from other servers on the host.

NVMe SSD storage

Fast disks for package installs, builds and database work.

DDoS protection

Network-level filtering helps keep your server reachable during attacks.

Seven locations

Bangladesh, Singapore, Germany, the USA, Canada, the Netherlands and Lithuania, subject to plan availability.

Tier III facilities

Redundant power, cooling and network paths in every data center we use.

24/7 support

Tickets answered around the clock for network, hardware and account issues.

FAQ

Linux VPS Server FAQ

Common questions about Linux VPS servers, distributions and root access.

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