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Self-Managed VPS Hosting

VPS Hosting You Control

Launch a Linux VPS and choose what runs on it. Install supported Docker apps in a few clicks, or use root access to build your own stack.

  • Full root access to your virtual server
  • One-click installation for supported Docker apps
  • Dedicated VPS resources for the workloads you choose
  • 300% renewable energy match

Want cPanel and server management? See Managed VPS →

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Pricing Plans

VPS Hosting plans for apps, automation, and development

Choose the resources for your workload. Install supported Docker apps, or configure the server yourself with root access.

Self-managed VPS 4GB

Start small with reliable VPS performance.

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Original price: $19.99$9.99/month

Renews at $19.99/month

Core Resources

  • 2 vCPU
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 80 GB NVMe Storage
  • Unmetered Transfer
  • Self Management

Self-managed VPS 8GB

Scale up apps, databases, and containers.

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Original price: $39.99$19.99/month

Renews at $39.99/month

Core Resources

  • 4 vCPU
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 160 GB NVMe Storage
  • Unmetered Transfer
  • Self Management
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Self-managed VPS 16GB

Run production workloads with more resources.

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Original price: $79.99$39.99/month

Renews at $79.99/month

Core Resources

  • 8 vCPU
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 320 GB NVMe Storage
  • Unmetered Transfer
  • Self Management

Self-managed VPS 32GB

High-capacity VPS for demanding applications.

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Original price: $109.99$59.99/month

Renews at $109.99/month

Core Resources

  • 16 vCPU
  • 32 GB RAM
  • 640 GB NVMe Storage
  • Unmetered Transfer
  • Self Management
Customer Reviews

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Nathan Adshead27 Jul 2024 · via Trustpilot

Reliable service, no issues at all

I have been with GreenGeeks for a little over 2 years and really like the service. Never had issues with domains, hosting or emails. The cPanel setup was easy and I would definitely recommend them.

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Ellie31 Jul 2024 · via Trustpilot

Smooth server migration

I have used various hosting services over the years and am very pleased with GreenGeeks. They are responsive when I need help. I was nervous about a recent server migration, but it couldn't have gone more smoothly.

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Douglas H.8 Aug 2024 · via Trustpilot

A helpful, dependable hosting provider

The most helpful chat I have ever come across on the web. I am a bit of a newbie and they were patient with me. Their eco-friendly mission was a great deciding factor for choosing GreenGeeks.

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Parallax Creates13 Aug 2024 · via Trustpilot

Fast, Professional and Efficient

Performance is better than GoDaddy's Managed WordPress Hosting and the GUI is clean and organized. Pricing is not only better but the eco-friendly aspect of GreenGeeks enhances the entire experience.

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Nathan Adshead27 Jul 2024 · via Trustpilot

Reliable service, no issues at all

I have been with GreenGeeks for a little over 2 years and really like the service. Never had issues with domains, hosting or emails. The cPanel setup was easy and I would definitely recommend them.

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Ellie31 Jul 2024 · via Trustpilot

Smooth server migration

I have used various hosting services over the years and am very pleased with GreenGeeks. They are responsive when I need help. I was nervous about a recent server migration, but it couldn't have gone more smoothly.

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Douglas H.8 Aug 2024 · via Trustpilot

A helpful, dependable hosting provider

The most helpful chat I have ever come across on the web. I am a bit of a newbie and they were patient with me. Their eco-friendly mission was a great deciding factor for choosing GreenGeeks.

read more
Parallax Creates13 Aug 2024 · via Trustpilot

Fast, Professional and Efficient

Performance is better than GoDaddy's Managed WordPress Hosting and the GUI is clean and organized. Pricing is not only better but the eco-friendly aspect of GreenGeeks enhances the entire experience.

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Michael2024 · via Trustpilot

10 years of consistently great service

Service at GreenGeeks is always top-notch. I've been hosted with them for more than 10 years, and it's never wavered. Their human support chat is knowledgeable and patient.

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Jennifer2024 · via Trustpilot

AMAZING support team

Transitioning to GreenGeeks from my old hosting company was about as easy as it gets! The support from this team was AMAZING. Very quick responses with accurate information each and every time.

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James2024 · via Trustpilot

Stress-free migration, great performance

I honestly did not expect switching hosting to be this easy and stress-free. The migration went perfectly, and the LiteSpeed Cache widget blew me away — once enabled, the site loads so fast.

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Carol2024 · via Trustpilot

Outstanding support from the team

Thus far it's been Alex & Leo who have assisted me and they have done outstanding work! They have been a wealth of information with rapid delivery.

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Michael2024 · via Trustpilot

10 years of consistently great service

Service at GreenGeeks is always top-notch. I've been hosted with them for more than 10 years, and it's never wavered. Their human support chat is knowledgeable and patient.

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Jennifer2024 · via Trustpilot

AMAZING support team

Transitioning to GreenGeeks from my old hosting company was about as easy as it gets! The support from this team was AMAZING. Very quick responses with accurate information each and every time.

read more
James2024 · via Trustpilot

Stress-free migration, great performance

I honestly did not expect switching hosting to be this easy and stress-free. The migration went perfectly, and the LiteSpeed Cache widget blew me away — once enabled, the site loads so fast.

read more
Carol2024 · via Trustpilot

Outstanding support from the team

Thus far it's been Alex & Leo who have assisted me and they have done outstanding work! They have been a wealth of information with rapid delivery.

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Explore applications you can run on your own VPS. Find your stack and get started.

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A VPS you can configure yourself

Choose what runs on your server. GreenGeeks provides the VPS and a one-click installer for supported Docker apps, and you stay in control of the server.

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Our Renewable Energy Certificate Program

Data centers use electricity to host websites and applications. GreenGeeks works with Bonneville Environmental Foundation to purchase renewable energy certificates equal to three times the electricity use included in our annual calculation. View our current certificate and learn how we calculate energy use.

This is an annual certificate match. Electricity supplied to each data center comes from its local grid.

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Energy Match

We work with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation to match 3 times our energy use, including energy used by servers and staff workstations.

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Trees Planted

For each hosting account we set up, we work with One Tree Planted to plant trees where they’re needed most around the world.

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Green Power Partner

Since 2009, GreenGeeks has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for its commitment to sustainability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about GreenGeeks self-managed VPS hosting.

A virtual private server gives you an isolated server environment with assigned resources and root access. With self-managed VPS hosting, you control the operating system, software, and applications.

No. This is self-managed VPS hosting. GreenGeeks provides the VPS service; you manage your installed software and Docker apps.

A Self-Managed VPS is a KVM virtual server with full root access. GreenGeeks delivers a working server built from a standard template and keeps the server and its network online. Everything you install, configure, or change inside the server is yours to manage.

You follow the setup steps to install an app supported by the GreenGeeks Docker installer. You’re still responsible for configuring, updating, and managing the app.

This self-managed VPS page is for customers who want root access and control over their server. Customers looking for cPanel-based managed VPS hosting can explore Managed VPS.

With self-managed VPS, you control and maintain the server and installed software. Managed VPS includes cPanel-based server management. See the Managed VPS page for details.

You can run Docker-based applications on your VPS, subject to their requirements and our terms. Apps available for one-click installation depend on the current catalog; check it before choosing a plan.

Yes, if you’re comfortable configuring and maintaining the server and web stack yourself. For cPanel and managed server support, choose Managed VPS.

You can upgrade your plan from within the GreenGeeks dashboard.

Some server knowledge is recommended. You’ll be responsible for your operating system, containers, application settings, updates, and backups.

Our self-managed VPS is not backed up automatically. You can purchase add-on backup options.

Need fully dedicated resources and complete isolation? Compare VPS with our dedicated servers.

Ready to launch your VPS?

Choose a self-managed plan, then install a supported Docker app or build your own stack with full root access.

  • Full root access to your virtual server.

  • One-click installation for supported Docker apps.

  • Dedicated VPS resources for the workloads you choose.

  • 300% renewable energy match on every VPS.