VPS Hosting — DDoS-Protected KVM VPS with Full Root (2026)
A VPS gives you a real slice of a server — full root access, dedicated resources and your own OS — for a fraction of a dedicated server's cost. Protected VPS hosting adds DDoS filtering, NVMe speed and a European network, so you can run game servers, websites, bots or anything else with power you control and protection built in. Here's what to look for and what you can run.
A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a virtual machine with guaranteed CPU, RAM and disk and full root/administrator access — you install what you want and control it like your own server. On KVM virtualisation those resources are truly dedicated to you, not shared or oversold like cheap containers.
What you can run on a VPS
- Game servers that need custom setups, mods or multiple instances.
- Websites & apps — a web stack, a database, or a control panel like DirectAdmin.
- Bots & services — Discord bots, monitoring, automation, VPNs.
- Anything Linux — you have root, so it runs whatever you install.
What to look for in a VPS
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| KVM virtualisation | Truly dedicated CPU/RAM — not oversold containers that lag under load. |
| Full root access | Install any OS and software; total control of your environment. |
| NVMe storage | Fast disk for databases, game saves and quick boots. |
| DDoS protection | A public VPS is a target — Layer-4 filtering keeps it online. |
| Good location | A well-peered European network for low latency to your users. |
VPS vs shared vs dedicated
- Shared hosting — cheapest, but no root and shared resources; fine for a simple site, not for control.
- VPS — the sweet spot: root access and dedicated resources at a fraction of a dedicated server's cost.
- Dedicated server — a whole physical machine; maximum power for heavy or large-scale workloads.
Any VPS with a public IP will eventually get attacked. On our network every VPS runs behind Layer-4 DDoS filtering as standard — so an attack is scrubbed at the edge instead of taking your services offline.
Related
Deciding between tiers? See shared vs VPS vs dedicated hosting. Need a whole machine instead? See our dedicated servers. New to Linux on a VPS? See connecting with SSH.
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Frequently asked questions
What is VPS hosting?
A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a virtual machine with guaranteed CPU, RAM and disk and full root access. You control it like your own server — install any OS and software — at a fraction of a dedicated server's cost. KVM virtualisation makes the resources truly yours, not shared.
What can I run on a VPS?
Almost anything Linux: game servers, websites and databases, control panels like DirectAdmin, Discord bots, monitoring, VPNs and automation. You have root access, so it runs whatever you install and configure.
What's the difference between a VPS and shared hosting?
Shared hosting gives you space on a server with no root access and resources shared with many others — fine for a simple site. A VPS gives you dedicated resources and full root control, so you can run custom software and heavier workloads.
Is a VPS cheaper than a dedicated server?
Much — a VPS is a slice of a server, so you get root access and dedicated resources for a fraction of a whole physical machine's cost. It's the sweet spot until your workload actually needs a full dedicated server.
Does a VPS need DDoS protection?
Yes — any public VPS is a target, and one attack can take your services offline. Look for a host that includes Layer-4 DDoS filtering as standard, so attacks are scrubbed at the network edge.
What is KVM virtualisation and why does it matter?
KVM is a virtualisation type that gives each VPS truly dedicated CPU, RAM and disk, rather than the oversold shared containers cheaper hosts use. It means your resources are actually yours, so the VPS doesn't lag when neighbours are busy.
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