Unmanaged
VPS Hosting
Your stack, your way. Full root access for immediate deployment or custom builds.
Benefit from dedicated performance and guaranteed full root access. Our unmanaged VPS gives experienced users the flexibility to deploy how they want. Use a pre-configured stack for speed, or start with a clean slate for ultimate customization and automation.
Available in our Atlanta, Seattle & Amsterdam Datacenters.
Select Your Unmanaged VPS Hosting Plan
Entry
VPS Server
Starting At $5.00/mo
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1 Core CPU Processor
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1 GB Guaranteed RAM
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25 GB NVMe Storage
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2 TB Premium Bandwidth
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2 Dedicated IP Addresses
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/64 IPv6 IP Addresses
Entry Plus
VPS Server
Starting At $10.00/mo
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2 Core CPU Processor
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2 GB Guaranteed RAM
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50 GB NVMe Storage
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3 TB Premium Bandwidth
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2 Dedicated IP Addresses
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/64 IPv6 IP Addresses
Basic
VPS Server
Starting At $20.00/mo
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4 Core CPU Processor
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6 GB Guaranteed RAM
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100 GB NVMe Storage
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3 TB Premium Bandwidth
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2 Dedicated IP Addresses
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/64 IPv6 IP Addresses
Standard
VPS Server
Starting At $40.00/mo
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6 Core CPU Processor
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10 GB Guaranteed RAM
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200 GB NVMe Storage
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5 TB Premium Bandwidth
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2 Dedicated IP Addresses
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/64 IPv6 IP Addresses
Professional
VPS Server
Starting At $60.00/mo
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8 Core CPU Processor
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12 GB Guaranteed RAM
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300 GB NVMe Storage
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6 TB Premium Bandwidth
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2 Dedicated IP Addresses
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/64 IPv6 IP Addresses
Premium
VPS Server
Starting At $80.00/mo
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10 Core CPU Processor
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14 GB Guaranteed RAM
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350 GB NVMe Storage
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8 TB Premium Bandwidth
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2 Dedicated IP Addresses
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/64 IPv6 IP Addresses
Extreme
VPS Server
Starting At $120.00/mo
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16 Core CPU Processor
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16 GB Guaranteed RAM
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500 GB NVMe Storage
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10 TB Premium Bandwidth
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2 Dedicated IP Addresses
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/64 IPv6 IP Addresses
Built for Linux Power Users
Advanced Hardware
Experience enterprise grade performance with blazing fast processors, NVMe storage, seamless scalability, and industry leading reliability.
Full Root Access
Gain full administrative access to your Unmanaged VPS. Install software, manage users, configure services, and control every aspect of your server environment just like a dedicated box.
Pick Your OS
Choose the Linux distribution that best fits your workflow. We offer preconfigured options for fast deployment and reliable compatibility across a wide range of use cases.
Precision Deployment
Your VPS is configured for speed and precision, including popular control panels for immediate use. You retain full root access to customize the software stack and manage your services exactly as needed.
TAKE CONTROL WITH UNMANAGED VPS
Run your stack your way. Our unmanaged VPS gives you full root access and the freedom to install, configure, and manage your environment from the ground up. Ideal for experienced developers and power users who want maximum control with no hand-holding.
NVMe Speeds
Modern CPUS
Improved Uptime
Full Root Access
Flexible Plans
DIY Environment
Optional VPS Addons
Supercharge Your VPS with Powerful Addons
Enhance your hosting environment with premium addons designed to boost performance, security, and manageability. Whether you're serving high-traffic websites, running resource-intensive applications, or simply want peace of mind, our curated suite of tools will transform your VPS from a basic server into a high-powered platform.
Explore each option on the right to see how they can help you speed up page loads, automate installations, protect against threats, and ensure rock-solid reliability.
Using LiteSpeed, enjoy faster page load times, reduced latency, and efficient resource utilization, ensuring a more responsive experience for visitors. Unlock HTTP/3 support, built-in caching, and dynamic content optimization.
| Tier | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Site Owner Plus (5 Domains) | $16 | $192 |
| Web Host Essential (Unlimited Domains) | $32 | $384 |
The leading auto-installer for web applications. With Softaculous, install and manage WordPress, Joomla, Magento, and hundreds more with a single click—no manual uploads or database configurations required.
$1/month or $12/year
Protect your data with automated backups and easy restores. Schedule nightly snapshots of files, databases, and email—recover any lost data in minutes and keep your business safe.
$8.95/month or $107.40/year
Real-time malware detection and removal with ImunifyAV+. Upgrade to Imunify360 for advanced firewall protection, intrusion prevention, and proactive security management—all handled for you.
| License Type | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Imunify AV+ | $7 | $84 |
| Imunify360 - 1 User | $11 | $132 |
| Imunify360 - 30 Users | $23 | $276 |
| Imunify360 - 250 Users | $32 | $384 |
| Imunify360 - Unlimited Users | $41 | $492 |
Ensure reliable email delivery with MailChannels. Benefit from enterprise-grade deliverability, real-time spam filtering, and detailed analytics—say goodbye to blacklists and bounced messages.
| License Type | Included Messages | Monthly |
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| Micro | 5,000 | $15 |
| Intro | 10,000 | $30 |
| Intro 2 | 20,000 | $50 |
| Starter | 40,000 | $80 |
| Starter 2 | 50,000 | $90 |
Additional Inbound Domains are $3.50 per domain
DEPLOY YOUR UNMANAGED VPS.
SELECT YOUR STACK
Choose your OS and instantly deploy with essential tools and an optional control panel pre-installed. You're ready to go immediately.
FINE-TUNE YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Modify or remove any pre-configured service, install custom apps, and adjust security settings. Full root access means zero limitations.
SCALE ON YOUR TERMS
Need more power? Upgrade between plans whenever you're ready. No migrations, no downtime, just more resources when you need them.
The More Technical Stuff
Accelerated Stack Customization
Begin with a ready-to-use environment and immediately focus on development. Easily run NGINX, Node, Docker, or any stack you prefer. We provide the foundation; you have full root access to customize, manage, and automate every layer.
Multiple Locations
Host where it matters. With data centers in Atlanta, Seattle, and Amsterdam, you can deliver faster load times and better SEO by choosing a server closest to your audience.
Full Root Access
Take complete control of your Unmanaged VPS with full root privileges. Tune performance, configure firewalls, install software modules, or recover through the console. Nothing is restricted and every layer is yours to manage.
We Know VPS. Really.
Our VPS nodes use enterprise hardware with NVMe storage, EPYC processors, dual power supplies, and redundant networking. It is fast, stable, and built to perform under load. We do not cut corners and you will never be placed on oversold hardware.
Performance You Can Trust
Dedicated server resources ensure consistent performance under load. No shared environments or noisy neighbors. There is no background software to slow you down, just raw speed on reliable infrastructure built to handle real demand.
Bring Your Own Tools
Run your Unmanaged VPS your way. Choose your own backup methods, mail stack, and monitoring tools. Use the software you trust and set it up exactly how you want without being locked into predefined systems.
Need More Information About
Unmanaged VPS Hosting?
An Unmanaged VPS is a server that provides you with an bare environment. Giving you the Building blocks that allows you to create whatever application you desire on it. It's meant for those who are more tech-savvy and like to handle the technical aspects of their own server. As a result, it's much more inexpensive in comparison to its managed counterpart. As a result, support provided is limited to ensuring that the server is online and the network is accessible.
Yes! This is especially true if you are, or have your own development team. Unmanaged servers benefit SaaS providers, systems administrators, and developers running anything from a custom ecommerce store to a production web app. You can set up your own environment to match any development or production platform specifications, giving you a blank slate to tailor your VPS exactly to your needs.
Yes. You'll need to order a new managed VPS, and our migrations team will review your current server and determine the process that will be required to migrate your unmanaged VPS.
To get started, open a ticket and a Migration Specialist will evaluate your server.
Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade your server anytime through the My KnownHost portal. The process is quick and requires no downtime. Running a heavy application for a while? Need extra server resources? Upgrade through the portal, then downgrade the same way when you're done.
Not sure what you need? Contact our Billing team and we'll help.
No, a control panel is not required for server operation. If you chose a configuration without a control panel during deployment, your server will be ready for command-line management.
If you selected a control panel (like cPanel, Plesk or DirectAdmin), it will be pre-installed and available immediately, but you still have full root access to manage your services directly via SSH.
No, backups are not included by default with unmanaged VPS plans. You are responsible for creating and maintaining your own backups using your preferred methods or external tools.
This allows full control over what gets backed up, how often, and where your data is stored.
Unmanaged VPS includes basic infrastructure support. We guarantee that your VPS is online and accessible over the network, but all software configuration and server management is your responsibility.
This type of hosting is designed for experienced users who are comfortable managing their own servers.
You can! We provide a wide variety of Linux Distributions that can be installed on our Unmanaged VPS's. Here's a list of our current offerings:
- AlmaLinux 8
- AlmaLinux 9
- Debian 10
- Debian 11
- Debian 12
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
All of our unmanaged servers come with unrestricted root access for customers to manage their own Unmanaged VPS as they see fit. Full root, SSH access, the works. Everything you need!
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