High-Performance Cloud Servers, Deployed in Seconds • Starting at $7.58/month
Lineserve Cloud Servers
Scalable virtual machines with flexible configurations and customizable SSD storage. Pay-as-you-go pricing with per-second billing.
What are Lineserve Cloud Servers?
Lineserve Cloud Servers deliver enterprise-grade performance with the flexibility to scale on demand. Choose from five optimized instance families designed for specific workloads - from general-purpose web servers to high-memory databases and storage-intensive analytics.
Instant deployment
Launch fully configured cloud servers in under 60 seconds with your choice of operating system.
Scalable resources
Scale vertically by resizing instances or horizontally with load balancers and auto-scaling groups.
5 instance families
Choose from General Purpose, Compute, Memory, Storage, and Burstable instances optimized for your workload.
Flexible storage
Customize storage size and type independently - from basic HDD to high-performance NVMe SSDs.
Enterprise security
Built-in DDoS protection, VPC isolation, security groups, and data encryption at rest and in transit.
Why choose Cloud Servers?
- Per-second billing with no long-term commitments
- Dedicated CPU cores (no noisy neighbors)
- DDoS protection and IPv6 availability
- 24/7 expert support in multiple languages
- Data sovereignty compliance across Africa
Instant Deployment
Launch instances in under 60 seconds with pre-configured images
Customizable Storage
Choose your storage size from 1GB to 16TB. Default: Network Universal SSD.
Ultra-Low Latency
Sub-10ms latency within countries, sub-50ms across regions with 3 strategic data centers
Data Sovereignty
Keep data within borders. Compliant with GDPR, Kenya DPA, Nigeria NDPR, POPIA
Enterprise Security
DDoS protection, VPC isolation, security groups, and encryption included
Instance Families
Choose from five optimized instance families designed for specific workloads
| Instance | vCPUs | RAM | Network | Base Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
m6i.small Entry-level instance for development and testing | 1 | 4 GB | 1 Gbps | $18.90/mo+ storage |
m6i.medium Small production workloads and applications | 2 | 8 GB | 2 Gbps | $37.80/mo+ storage |
m6i.large Popular Web servers and medium databases | 4 | 16 GB | 4 Gbps | $75.60/mo+ storage |
m6i.xlarge High-traffic applications | 8 | 32 GB | 8 Gbps | $151.20/mo+ storage |
m6i.2xlarge Enterprise applications | 16 | 64 GB | 10 Gbps | $302.40/mo+ storage |
m6i.4xlarge Large-scale applications | 32 | 128 GB | 15 Gbps | $604.80/mo+ storage |
m6i.8xlarge Maximum general-purpose capacity | 64 | 256 GB | 25 Gbps | $1,209.60/mo+ storage |
Storage: Choose from Network HDD, Universal SSD, or Fast SSD. Storage is billed separately starting at $0.15/GB/mo.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Pay only for what you use. No hidden fees, no surprises.
What's Included
Flexible Storage
Choose your own storage size and type. Tiered performance storage with clear per-GB pricing.
Pricing Notes
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Storage & Network Performance
Enterprise-grade storage and networking infrastructure for mission-critical workloads
Storage Options
Choose the right balance of cost, latency, and throughput for your workload.
Network Basic HDD
Infrequent access, archives
Network Universal SSD
Most workloads, balanced
Network Fast SSD
Databases, high I/O apps
Network Features
Built-in protections and connectivity features for secure, reliable traffic.
Use Cases
Perfect for a wide range of applications and industries
Web Hosting & Applications
Host websites, web applications, and APIs with auto-scaling, load balancing, and global CDN integration.
Development & Testing
Spin up development environments in seconds. Create identical staging environments and tear down when done.
Databases & Analytics
Run MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB with high-performance storage. Memory-optimized instances for Redis and SAP HANA.
Gaming & Real-Time
Low-latency compute for game servers, real-time bidding, and live streaming.
Enterprise Workloads
Run ERP, CRM, and business applications with enterprise-grade reliability.
Big Data & Processing
Process large datasets with storage-optimized instances. Run Hadoop, Spark, and distributed file systems.
Benchmark Results
m6i.xlarge • 8 vCPU • 32 GB RAM • 200GB Fast SSD
Note: Benchmark results may vary based on instance type, storage configuration, and network conditions.
Powerful Features Included
Everything you need for production-ready cloud infrastructure
Instant Deployment
Launch instances in under 60 seconds with pre-configured images
Customizable Storage
Choose your storage size from 1GB to 16TB. Default: Network Universal SSD.
Ultra-Low Latency
Sub-10ms latency within countries, sub-50ms across regions with 3 strategic data centers
Auto Scaling
Automatically scale based on demand, schedules, or custom metrics
Load Balancing
Built-in Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing with health checks
Data Sovereignty
Keep data within borders. Compliant with GDPR, Kenya DPA, Nigeria NDPR, POPIA
Enterprise Security
DDoS protection, VPC isolation, security groups, and encryption included
Flexible Billing
Per-second billing with no commitments. Reserved instances save up to 40%
24/7 Local Support
Expert support in English, French, Swahili, Arabic. <15min average response
API & Automation
Full REST API, Terraform provider, CLI tools for infrastructure as code
Snapshots & Backups
Incremental snapshots, cross-region backup, automated scheduling
IPv6 Support
IPv6 addresses available alongside IPv4.
Deploy in 3 Strategic Locations
Choose the region closest to your users for optimal performance and data sovereignty
Nairobi
Kenya
Features:
Lagos
Nigeria
Features:
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Features:
Instance Family Availability
| Instance Family | |||
|---|---|---|---|
General Purpose m6i. | Available | Available | Available |
Compute Optimized c6i. | Available | Available | Available |
Memory Optimized r6i. | Available | Available | Available |
Storage Optimized i3. | Available | Available | Available |
Burstable t3. | Available | Available | Available |
Data Sovereignty & Compliance
All data stays within the country or region you select. We comply with local data protection laws including:
Use Cases
Perfect for a wide range of applications and industries
Web Hosting & Applications
Host websites, web applications, and APIs with auto-scaling, load balancing, and global CDN integration.
Development & Testing
Spin up development environments in seconds. Create identical staging environments and tear down when done.
Databases & Analytics
Run MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB with high-performance storage. Memory-optimized instances for Redis and SAP HANA.
Gaming & Real-Time
Low-latency compute for game servers, real-time bidding, and live streaming.
Enterprise Workloads
Run ERP, CRM, and business applications with enterprise-grade reliability.
Big Data & Processing
Process large datasets with storage-optimized instances. Run Hadoop, Spark, and distributed file systems.
How It Works
Deploy production-ready cloud servers in 4 simple steps
Choose Your Configuration
Select instance family, size, operating system, and storage type
- •Pick from 5 instance families
- •Choose OS (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Windows)
- •Customize storage size and type
Configure Network & Security
Set up networking, SSH keys, and security groups
- •Assign to VPC or public network
- •Add SSH keys for access
- •Configure firewall rules
Deploy in Seconds
Launch your server - fully configured and ready in under 60 seconds
- •Automatic provisioning
- •Pre-configured with your settings
- •Get public IP automatically
Manage & Scale
Monitor, resize, snapshot, and scale your infrastructure
- •Real-time monitoring dashboard
- •Resize anytime with one click
- •Create snapshots for backups
- •Add load balancers & auto-scaling
Quick Start with CLI
Native Cloud Integrations
Build complete infrastructure with seamless service integration
Block Storage
Attach additional block storage volumes for databases and applications. Resize, snapshot, and replicate volumes on demand.
File Storage (NFS)
Mount shared NFS file systems across multiple instances for content management systems and shared data.
Load Balancers
Distribute traffic across multiple servers with L4/L7 load balancing, SSL termination, and health checks.
VPC & Private Networking
Connect servers in isolated private networks with security groups, NAT gateways, and VPN connectivity.
Kubernetes Integration
Use cloud servers as Kubernetes worker nodes or run containerized applications alongside managed Kubernetes.
Cloud Monitoring
Built-in metrics for CPU, memory, disk, and network. Set up alerts and dashboards for proactive monitoring.
IAM & Access Control
Manage team access with IAM roles and policies. Audit all actions with comprehensive logging.
CI/CD Integration
Deploy from GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and other CI/CD tools using our REST API and Terraform provider.
API & Automation Tools
REST API
Lineserve-compatible REST API (Nova/Neutron/Cinder) with Keystone v3 auth
POST https://api.lineserve.net/v2.1/serversTerraform Provider
Lineserve Terraform provider for infrastructure as code
export OS_AUTH_URL=https://api.lineserve.net/v3CLI Tool
Lineserve CLI for quick server management
lineserve server listEnterprise Architecture
Built on proven infrastructure with redundancy at every layer
Compute Layer
- •Intel Xeon Gold 6240R processors @ 2.40 GHz
- •Dedicated CPU cores (no resource sharing)
- •KVM hypervisor for isolation
- •Live migration for zero-downtime maintenance
Network Layer
- •25 Gbps backbone connectivity
- •Private VPC networks with full isolation
- •Tier 1 ISP connections (multiple carriers)
- •IPv4 & IPv6 dual-stack support
Storage Layer
- •NVMe SSD storage for low latency
- •3x replication across availability zones
- •Erasure coding for data durability
- •Snapshots with incremental backups
High Availability & Redundancy
Multi-AZ Deployment
- Deploy across 3 availability zones per region
- Independent power, cooling, and network
- Automatic failover for stateless applications
- 99.99% uptime SLA for multi-AZ
Infrastructure Redundancy
- N+1 redundant power (UPS + generators)
- Redundant cooling systems
- Multiple Tier 1 network carriers
- 24/7 on-site data center staff
Backups & Snapshots
Protect your data with automated backups and instant snapshots
Instance Snapshots
Create point-in-time snapshots of your entire server including OS, applications, and data.
Features:
- •Incremental backups - Only changed blocks are stored
- •Instant creation - Snapshot without downtime
- •Quick restore - Launch new instances from snapshots
- •Cross-region copy - Replicate to other regions
Automated Backups
Schedule automatic backups to run daily, weekly, or custom intervals with retention policies.
Features:
- •Flexible schedules - Hourly, daily, weekly, or custom
- •Retention policies - Keep 7, 30, or 90 days
- •Backup windows - Schedule during off-peak hours
- •Email notifications - Get alerts on backup status
Volume Snapshots
Create snapshots of individual storage volumes for granular backup control.
- •Snapshot individual volumes independently
- •Create new volumes from snapshots
- •Share snapshots across accounts
- •Encrypt snapshots for compliance
Cross-Region Replication
Replicate snapshots to different regions for disaster recovery and compliance.
- •Automatic replication - Set it and forget it
- •RPO < 1 hour - Minimal data loss
- •RTO < 15 minutes - Fast recovery
- •Multi-region - Replicate to 1 or more regions
Disaster Recovery Example
Backup Best Practices
- 1.Enable automated backups for all production servers
- 2.Test restores regularly (at least quarterly)
- 3.Use 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies, 2 different media, 1 off-site
- 4.Replicate critical data to multiple regions
- 5.Encrypt backups containing sensitive data
- 6.Document your backup and recovery procedures
Enterprise-Grade Security
Protect your infrastructure with multi-layered security and compliance certifications
Encryption
- At Rest: AES-256 encryption for all storage volumes
- In Transit: TLS 1.3 for all API and management traffic
- SSH Keys: RSA 4096-bit or Ed25519 key support
- Key Management: Bring your own keys (BYOK) via KMS
Network Security
- DDoS Protection: Always-on, up to 10 Gbps mitigation
- Firewalls: Stateful security groups with ingress/egress rules
- VPC Isolation: Private networks with complete isolation
- VPN: Site-to-site VPN with IPsec encryption
- NAT Gateway: Secure outbound internet access
Access Control
- IAM: Role-based access control (RBAC)
- MFA: Multi-factor authentication for console access
- API Keys: Scoped API tokens with expiration
- Audit Logs: Complete activity logging
- IP Whitelisting: Restrict access by IP
Compliance & Certifications
Lineserve Cloud Servers are certified and compliant with global and regional data protection standards:
Additional regional compliance: Egypt DPL • Tanzania DPA • Uganda DPA • Rwanda DPL • Ghana DPA
Physical Security
- Tier III+ certified data centers
- 24/7 on-site security personnel
- Biometric access controls
- CCTV monitoring and recording
- Mantrap entry systems
- Environmental monitoring (fire, flood, temperature)
Data Protection
- Data residency guarantees - data stays in your region
- Secure data deletion with DoD 5220.22-M wipe
- 3x data replication across availability zones
- Backup retention with configurable policies
- GDPR right-to-be-forgotten compliance
- Data Processing Agreements (DPA) available
Security Best Practices
Server Hardening
- 1Use SSH keys instead of passwords
Disable password authentication entirely - 2Configure security groups properly
Only open required ports, use principle of least privilege - 3Keep systems updated
Enable unattended-upgrades for security patches - 4Use private networks (VPC)
Keep databases and internal services off the public internet
Monitoring & Auditing
- 5Enable audit logging
Track all API and console actions - 6Set up monitoring alerts
Get notified of unusual activity or resource exhaustion - 7Regular security scans
Use tools like fail2ban, OSSEC, or Wazuh - 8Implement backup strategy
Automated backups with cross-region replication
How We Compare
See how Lineserve Cloud Servers stack up against the competition
| Feature | Lineserve Cloud Servers | AWS EC2 | DigitalOcean | Vultr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (2 vCPU, 8GB RAM) | $30.22/mo | $73.00/mo | $48.00/mo | $48.00/mo |
| Billing Granularity | Per-second | Per-second | Hourly | Hourly |
| Dedicated CPU Cores | Extra cost | Extra cost | ||
| Customizable Storage | Choose size & type | Fixed sizes | Fixed sizes | |
| Africa Data Centers | 3 Locations KE, NG, TZ | 2 Locations ZA, BH | None | 1 (Lagos) |
| 24/7 Local Support | EN, FR, SW, AR | Global only | Global only | Global only |
| Free DDoS Protection | Up to 10 Gbps | Extra cost | ||
| IPv6 Support | ||||
| Snapshots Included | $0.253/GB/mo | $0.05/GB/mo | $0.06/GB/mo | $0.05/GB/mo |
| API & Terraform | ||||
| Africa Compliance (NDPR, DPA) | Limited |
Better Value
Up to 60% cheaper than AWS for equivalent configurations. No hidden fees or surprise charges.
Africa-First
Data centers in Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania. Built for African businesses with local support.
No Compromises
Dedicated CPU cores standard. Free DDoS protection. World-class performance at local prices.
Trusted by Leading Companies
See what our customers say about their experience with Lineserve Cloud Servers
“We migrated from AWS and cut our infrastructure costs by 55% while actually improving performance. The Nairobi data center gives us sub-10ms latency to our customers across East Africa.”
“Lineserve's support team is incredible. When we had an issue at 2 AM, they responded in 8 minutes and resolved it in 20. That's unheard of with other providers.”
“The ability to customize storage separately from compute is a game-changer. We run memory-optimized instances with minimal storage and save thousands monthly.”
“Data sovereignty was our #1 requirement. Lineserve kept all our customer data in Kenya, helping us comply with the Data Protection Act without compromising on features.”
“We scaled from 5 to 200 servers during Black Friday without a hitch. The auto-scaling just worked, and the per-second billing meant we only paid for what we used.”
“The Terraform integration made our infrastructure-as-code migration seamless. We manage 150+ servers across 3 regions with a single pipeline.”
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Complete Your Infrastructure
Build a full-stack cloud solution with these complementary services
Block Storage
Attach additional SSD volumes to your cloud servers. Scale storage independently with snapshots and replication.
File Storage (NFS)
Shared NFS file systems that can be mounted across multiple servers for content management and shared data.
Load Balancers
Distribute traffic across multiple servers with health checks, SSL termination, and auto-scaling support.
Popular Infrastructure Combinations
Web Application
High-traffic websites and web applications
- • Cloud Servers (m6i.medium)
- • Load Balancer
- • Block Storage (for databases)
- • File Storage (for media)
Database Cluster
High-performance database deployment
- • Cloud Servers (r6i.large) x3
- • Block Storage (Fast SSD)
- • Private VPC
- • Automated Backups
Containerized Apps
Microservices and container workloads
- • Managed Kubernetes
- • Cloud Servers (worker nodes)
- • Block Storage (persistent volumes)
- • Load Balancer
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