VPS hosting with more control
Shared hosting works until it doesn’t, and a dedicated server is often more than you actually need. VPS sits in between: you get dedicated resources without the cost or complexity of managing physical hardware.
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01827 781311
Is a VPS right for you?
When shared hosting isn’t enough.
On shared hosting, your site shares resources with everyone else on the server. A VPS gives it its own, so a busy neighbour can’t slow you down, and you can upgrade with a short reboot when you need more.
Full access for your developers.
Root and SSH access, a control panel and a browser console, on a server we set up and look after. Your team can work the way they want without having to run the server.
A proper home for what you’ve built with AI.
We’ll set up a VPS for your app or tool with the access and settings it needs, and look after it for you. Month to month, with no contract.
All your sites on one server.
Host several sites together, with one control panel and one team looking after them.
What’s included.
Every VPS is set up and managed by us, with the access you need to make it your own.
Full root access
Root and SSH access, so you’re never locked out of your own server.
A control panel
Manage your sites, email and settings without touching the command line.
Browser console and reboot
Reach your server and restart it from your browser if something needs attention.
Upgrade when you need to
Ask and we’ll move you up to a bigger server, with just a short reboot.
Nightly backups and snapshots
Nightly off-site backups plus scheduled snapshots, so there’s always a recent version to restore.
Month to month, no contract
Pay monthly, and change or cancel your VPS when you need to.
Managed by us, open to you.
We look after
- Setting up and configuring your server
- Updates and security
- 24/7 monitoring
- Nightly backups and snapshots
- UK support 24/7/365
You can
- Use full root and SSH access
- Change PHP settings and Apache modules
- Make your own updates if you’d like to
- Restart your server from the browser console
- Ask for an upgrade whenever you need one
Moving your VPS to us is free.
We handle the move from your current provider and check everything works before anything switches over.
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Tell us what you’re running
Your server, sites and domains, and where they’re hosted now.
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We set up and move it
We build your new VPS, copy everything across and test it first.
3
We switch it over
Once it’s all working, we point your domains at the new server.
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Questions we get asked.
Not sure where to start?Talk to a real person, not a ticket queue. Call 01827 781311 or send us a message.
What are the advantages of a VPS over shared hosting?
A VPS gives you guaranteed resources, so what other websites on the same hardware are doing doesn’t affect yours. You also get proper control over how it’s configured, rather than working within someone else’s shared setup.
If I outgrow my current VPS package, how easy is it to upgrade?
Easily. Ask us and we’ll move you up to a bigger package. It just needs a short reboot.
Is shell access provided?
Yes. You can set up different levels of SSH access to any of your website spaces from the control panel.
What customisations can be made to my VPS?
You can control key PHP performance settings, including memory_limit and post_max_size, and choose which Apache modules to load. If you’re not sure what’s possible or how to set something up, get in touch, and we’ll talk it through.
Is VPS hosting managed or unmanaged?
Managed. We set up, update and look after your VPS as standard. If you have the technical knowledge and want to make changes yourself, you can, with full root and SSH access.
Do I get root access?
Yes. You have full root access alongside the shell access mentioned above, so you’re never locked out of your own server.
Is there a minimum contract?
No. VPS hosting is billed monthly with no long-term contract, so you can scale up, scale down, or move on without being tied in.
What happens if my VPS goes down?
Our infrastructure has automatic failover built in, so most issues are handled before they become downtime. If something does need attention, our UK-based support team is on hand 24/7/365.
Can you migrate my existing VPS from another provider?
Yes. We’ll handle the move and make sure everything’s configured correctly in its new home, the same as we do for our other hosting migrations.
Get a quotation.
Tell us what you’re hosting, and we’ll recommend the right VPS setup and give you an honest price, not a guess.
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