Can I virtualize my VPS?

No, our Virtual Private Servers do not support nested virtualization. Should you need to run your own virtual machines, you can order one of our

What is the difference between Storage VPS and High-Performance VPS?

When you opt for a Storage VPS you get a virtual server with a standard hard-disk (HDD) and an additional SSD boost. Consequently, you receive a lot of Storage space for your data and at the same time the SSD boost ensures that your VPS Operating System works faster. Compared to ordinary VPS without SSD, our servers offer you a much quicker access to your data.

Can I change the specification of my VPS?

You can select one of the models available on our website. Beyond that the hardware specifications of our VPS cannot be customized or changed. Should you need a custom configuration consider a

Can I upgrade to a different VPS plan later?

Yes, you can easily upgrade to a bigger VPS plan through your

Which Operating Systems are available for my VPS?

At Contabo, the choice is yours: Select from a wide range of popular Linux distributions (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, and many others) and Windows Server. Since we do not believe in offering pre-configured bundles but let you configure your server according to your needs, the Windows license fee is added to your monthly VPS fee only if you choose this Operating System. The amount charged depends on the size of your VPS.

Virtual Private Servers (VPS)

Affordable Computing Instance with Full Root Access

Full Virtualization

100% Fast SSD Included

Quick Provisioning

Virtual Private Servers (VPS) VPS S SSD

€4.99 / month

4 vCPU Cores

8 GB RAM

200 GB SSD

200 Mbit/s Port

1 Snapshot

Select

Best Choice

Virtual Private Servers (VPS) VPS M SSD

€8.99 / month

6 vCPU Cores

16 GB RAM

400 GB SSD

400 Mbit/s Port

2 Snapshots

Select

Virtual Private Servers (VPS) VPS L SSD

€14.99 / month

8 vCPU Cores

30 GB RAM

800 GB SSD

600 Mbit/s Port

3 Snapshots

Select

Virtual Private Servers (VPS) VPS XL SSD

€26.99 / month

10 vCPU Cores

60 GB RAM

1.6 TB SSD

1 Gbit/s Port

4 Snapshots

Select

Minimum initial contract length:
1 month

Minimum following contract length:
Equal to the initial contract length

Key VPS Features

Affordable

Best thing about Contabo VPS? Price efficiency! Starting from €4.99 you get your own virtual server with an operating system of your choice and full root access. A Virtual Private Server is a great way to get an independent computing instance at an unmatched price point.

Quick Provisioning

Every day we provision hundreds of VPS with an average time of 20 minutes. Make sure to pay for Virtual Private Server with credit card so that we can provision it right away without waiting for money to arrive.

No Extra Cost For Transfer

Unlike some of our competitors, at Contabo we will never charge you extra for incoming or outgoing transfer on your Virtual Private Server. 32 TB of transfer is already included in each VPS package.

Full Virtualization

Virtual Private Servers at Contabo are virtualized on hardware level. This means that you get full benefits of the hardware components used to build the server which is hosting your VPS. This pays off in a better performance.

No Extra Fees For Transfer

DDoS Protection Included

1 IPv4 & /64 IPv6 Network Included

Snapshot Technology Included

VNC Access Included

OS Reinstall and Reboot Through Web Interface

DNS Management Through Web Interface

One-click Upgrades Through Web Interface

Uptime Monitoring Available

Domains and SSL Certificates Available

Additional IPs Available

Additional Backup Space Available

Images available for your Virtual Private Server

Automatically install a wide variety of Operating Systems and Control Panels

Ubuntu

Windows

CentOS

plesk

cPanel

Webmin

The Technology Behind VPS

State-of-Art Hardware

In Contabo we have almost 20 years of experience in running VPS, so we know what type of hardware guarantees long lasting and stable performance. Looking at our prices you might be surprised to learn that we use only high-quality components such as Intel and AMD CPUs. No matter we pay more for that type of hardware, it offers greater stability and performance while running virtualization, so it's a better choice for host systems than cheap alternatives.

Secrets of Virtualization

Apart from hardware used, the orchestration of virtualization is what makes a difference in VPS performance. Our virtualization is based on KVM and Proxmox, which have a longstanding track record as stable and reliable technologies. On top of that, we have proprietary technology we use to optimize the utilization of each host system. We constantly monitor the load and we cluster together VPS with different usage patterns.

6 Reasons to Buy a VPS with Contabo

Focused on providing German Quality

Since founding in 2003 Contabo is committed to provide German quality in every aspect of our business.

Global Availability

Contabo operates Data Centers in key Regions around the globe. All of them use the same platform and the same German quality standards.

Incredible Prices

Keeping prices low is deep in Contabo DNA. We make sure to offer unbeatable prices everyday, not only during promotions. Here are 4 things we do to keep our VPS prices low .

First-class Support

Learn what makes Contabo Support experience special and why we have received multiple awards and thousands of good review for our work at customer support.

Focus on Security

We are very serious about security in Contabo. Get to know our 3 pillars of security .

Awards & Recognitions

We don't like to brag, but we thought you'd be interested to know that Contabo has been repeatedly recognized for our Customer Support, Data Center efficiency and uptime.

Trusted by Thousands Around the Globe

100,000+

Customers in 180 Countries

150,000+

Virtual Private Servers

What people are saying About Contabo VPS Instances

"I currently have two VPS plans through Contabo and am continually amazed at how reliable & well-performing the servers run at this price range. I've tried over a dozen lower-cost VPS providers over the last 12-18 months and Contabo is easily in the top 2-3 for reliability & performance. I still have active VPS plans through InterServer, Hostens, Vultr, MilesWeb & WizzHosting - and out of them all... Contabo definitely ranks #1 for overall value."

JP Hurley, USA

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