Self-managed server control
Choose a self-managed VPS or VDS when your project needs control beyond standard website hosting.
Start with flexible VPS hosting for websites, applications and development, or choose VDS when your website or application needs dedicated CPU resources.
Start with your server needs
Flexible VPS
Root access for custom sites, apps, APIs, staging and hands-on server builds.
VPS from £14.99/month →Dedicated CPU VDS
A dedicated CPU route for busier applications, databases and more demanding services.
VDS from £29.99/month →Two server routes
Both routes put you in control of the operating system and server software. The decision is whether flexible resources or dedicated CPU is the better fit for what you are running.
A VPS is the straightforward choice when you need root access for a website, custom stack, API, staging server or development project.
A VDS is the stronger route when CPU demand matters more and you need a dedicated CPU foundation for a serious application or service.
Need a closer VPS versus VDS comparison? See the server decision guide →
Control with responsibility
Root access gives you the freedom to build around your own software stack. It also means you are responsible for the security, updates and ongoing configuration of that environment.
Install compatible packages, runtimes and tools for PHP, Python, Node.js, databases or other server software.
Manage web servers, ports, users, SSH access, scheduled jobs and background services around your own requirements.
Start with a Linux route that suits the control panel, framework, application or deployment approach you plan to use.
Keep the server secure, updated and backed up as part of your own self-managed workflow.
Choose a starting point
Choose the route that matches the operating system or application you plan to deploy, then configure the self-managed server that fits your project.
Build and deploy
Go directly to the server route that matches your framework, stack or deployment workflow.
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Read before you deploy
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Questions answered
Clear answers before you choose a self-managed VPS, VDS or Linux server route.
Root access hosting gives you administrator-level control over a virtual server. You can manage the operating system, install packages, configure services, control firewall rules, tune web server settings and build a server environment around your project.
VPS hosting is one of the most common ways to get root access, but root access can also apply to VDS hosting and other self-managed server environments. The right route depends on how much CPU performance your project needs.
Choose VPS when you want flexible root access for websites, apps, staging or development projects. Choose VDS when your website or application needs more dedicated CPU power.
You can choose common Linux server routes including Ubuntu, Debian, Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux. Application-focused routes are also available for WordPress, WordPress Multisite, Drupal and Joomla.
Yes. Root access hosting is suitable for Node.js, Python, Laravel, PHP, Nginx, API hosting, staging servers and other projects that need custom server configuration.
Yes. A self-managed VPS or VDS can run WordPress when you configure the web server, PHP, database, caching and updates required by your installation.
You are responsible for server updates, security hardening, firewall rules, data protection, software configuration, monitoring and application maintenance.
You can choose CPU, RAM and NVMe storage that fit your current project, then move to a stronger configuration when its resource needs grow.
Root access hosting is best for users who understand server management or are comfortable learning it. Standard web hosting or business hosting may be a simpler route for a straightforward website.
Yes. A VPS with root access is a practical option for APIs, private endpoints and backend services where you need control over runtime versions, ports and deployment settings.
A simpler route
Choose a server when you need control over the operating system and software. For a straightforward website, business hosting, static site or professional email, one of these routes may be a better fit.
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Choose your server
Choose VPS for flexible, self-managed server control, or VDS when your website or application needs dedicated CPU resources.
Root access for websites, apps, APIs, staging and custom server builds from £14.99/month.
Configure VPSA stronger dedicated CPU foundation for demanding services from £29.99/month.
Configure VDS