Hosting
Managed VPS hosting in Australia
Your own private server, fully managed by us. More power for busy stores, multiple sites and anything that’s outgrown shared hosting.
The short answer
A VPS (virtual private server) gives your website dedicated resources that aren’t shared with other customers. Our managed VPS plans start with 4 CPU cores, 4 GB memory and 100 GB disk at $457 a month + GST, with support 7 days from 8am to 8pm and a 4-hour response.
When it's time to move to a VPS
Traffic keeps growing
Your site slows down at busy times, even after tuning.
Your store is busy
Checkouts, searches and stock updates are using a lot of resources.
You run several sites
It's simpler and safer to give them their own server.
You need isolation
Compliance or client expectations call for resources you don't share.
VPS hosting plans
Every VPS includes phone, chat, email and ticket support, 7 days, 8am to 8pm, with a 4-hour response, plus 24/7 emergency help.
Managed VPS vs a DIY cloud server
You can rent a cloud server for less, but then you’re the system administrator. You install and patch the operating system, configure the web server, set up backups and firewalls, and fix things at 2am.
With a managed VPS, we do all of that. You get the power of your own server and an Australian team that looks after it, with the same free migration and free SSL as our other plans.
Who uses a VPS
Online stores
WooCommerce sites with lots of products, orders or traffic peaks.
Agencies and groups
Several websites that need to stay separate from everyone else's.
Regulated businesses
Health, legal and finance sites that need tighter control.
Running a store? See WooCommerce hosting. Want every layer looked after? Pair your VPS with WooCommerce maintenance.
Talk to us about a VPS
We’ll size your server, move your sites for free and look after it from day one.
VPS hosting FAQs
What is VPS hosting?
A virtual private server: a slice of a powerful server with resources reserved just for you, instead of shared with other customers.
What's the difference between shared and VPS hosting?
Shared hosting shares resources between many sites. A VPS gives you dedicated CPU, memory and disk, so other sites can’t slow you down.
Is your VPS hosting managed?
Yes. We look after the server, security, updates and backups. You focus on your website.
What support do VPS plans include?
Phone, chat, email and ticket support, 7 days, 8am to 8pm, with a 4-hour response, plus 24/7 emergency help.
Can I host several websites on one VPS?
Yes. That’s one of the most common reasons to choose a VPS.
VPS hosting guides
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