High-Performance VPS Hosting - Starting at $16.28/month • Starting at $16.28/month

Lineserve VPS Hosting

Deploy blazing-fast virtual private servers across 3 strategic data centers. NVMe SSD storage, dedicated resources, full root access, and 99.99% uptime with transparent monthly or annual billing.

Transparent Pricing — Monthly or annual billing
NVMe SSD Storage — Up to 10x faster than traditional SSDs
3 Data Center Locations — Ultra-low latency across Africa
Full Root Access — Complete control over your server
99.99% Uptime SLA — Enterprise-grade reliability
99.99%
Uptime SLA
NVMe SSD
Storage
24/7
Support
DDoS
Protected
50,000+
Active
VPS Instances
7
Data
Centers
<60
Seconds
Deployment
99.99%
Uptime
Guaranteed
$3.50
Starting
Price

VPS Pricing

Choose the perfect plan for your workload with transparent monthly or annual billing.

High-performance Linux VPS with NVMe storage.

PlanvCPURAMStorageTransferPrice
S1
1 Core2 GB20 GB NVMe1 TB
$16.28/mo
S2
1 Core2 GB40 GB NVMe2 TB
$22.11/mo
M1
2 Cores4 GB80 GB NVMe3 TB
$41.18/mo
L1
Popular
4 Cores8 GB160 GB NVMe4 TB
$80.86/mo
XL1
8 Cores16 GB320 GB NVMe5 TB
$160.22/mo
XXL
16 Cores32 GB640 GB NVMe6 TB
$318.94/mo

DDoS Protection

Enterprise-grade protection up to 10Gbps included free with every instance.

Full Root Access

Complete control over your server environment via SSH and VNC console.

NVMe Storage

Blazing fast local storage with high IOPS for database-intensive tasks.

99.99% Uptime

Backed by our Service Level Agreement for mission-critical reliability.

Included Features & Add-ons

IPv4 Address1 Included ($3/mo for extra)
IPv6 /64 SubnetFree
Automated Backups$2/mo (Weekly)
Snapshots$0.05/GB/mo
Inbound TrafficUnlimited
24/7 SupportIncluded

Need a Custom Configuration?

We can provision custom instances with up to 128 vCPUs, 512GB RAM, and 10TB NVMe storage tailored to your specific requirements.

Key Features

Everything you need to run your applications at scale

NVMe SSD Storage

All VPS plans include enterprise-grade NVMe SSD storage delivering up to 1,000,000 IOPS and 7GB/s throughput — up to 10x faster than traditional SATA SSDs.

Full Root/Admin Access

Complete control over your server. Install any software, configure any settings, and manage your server exactly how you want. SSH and console access included.

Deploy in 60 Seconds

Select your plan, choose your OS, and your VPS is ready in under 60 seconds. No waiting, no manual provisioning, no delays.

3 Data Center Locations

Deploy your VPS in Nairobi, Lagos, or Dar es Salaam. Choose the location closest to your users for the lowest latency.

Free DDoS Protection

Enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation included on all VPS plans at no extra cost. Protection against volumetric, protocol, and application layer attacks.

99.99% Uptime SLA

Industry-leading uptime guarantee backed by SLA credits. Our infrastructure is designed for maximum reliability with redundant power, cooling, and networking.

Private Networking (VPC)

Connect multiple VPS instances over a private network at no extra cost. Ideal for multi-tier applications, database clusters, and internal services.

Automated Backups

Enable automated backups with one click. Choose weekly or daily backup schedules with retention up to 30 days. Restore with a single click.

Flexible Billing Options

Pay monthly for flexibility or save more with annual plans. Get 10% off with annual billing, 15% off with 2-year plans, or 20% off with 3-year plans. No long-term contracts required.

One-Click Applications

Deploy popular applications instantly with our marketplace. WordPress, Docker, LAMP, Node.js, and 50+ more applications ready in seconds.

Full API Access

Automate everything with our RESTful API. Create, resize, rebuild, and delete VPS instances programmatically. Terraform and Ansible support included.

Choose Your OS

Deploy with your preferred operating system. Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Windows Server, and more. Or upload your own custom ISO.

Deploy Close to Your Users

3 strategically positioned data centers for ultra-low latency and data sovereignty compliance

Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Region: ke-1a

Tier III Certified
Local Latency: <5ms
Coverage: Kenya, East Africa, Indian Ocean
Connectivity: KIXP Peering, Tier-1 Carriers
Compliance: Kenya DPA
Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

Region: ng-1a

Tier III Certified
Local Latency: <8ms
Coverage: Nigeria, West Africa
Connectivity: IXPN Peering, Submarine Cables
Compliance: Nigeria NDPR
Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Region: tz-1a

Tier III Certified
Local Latency: <5ms
Coverage: Tanzania, East Africa
Connectivity: EASSy Submarine Cable
Compliance: Tanzania DPA

Latency Comparison

User in Nairobi accessing:

Lineserve (Nairobi):
5ms - Fastest
AWS (Cape Town):
85ms
GCP (Europe):
150ms
Azure (Europe):
160ms

Choose Your Operating System

Deploy with your preferred OS or upload a custom ISO

Ubuntu

20.04 LTS
22.04 LTS
+1 more

Debian

10
11
+1 more

CentOS

7
Stream 8
+1 more

Rocky Linux

8
9

AlmaLinux

8
9

Fedora

38
39
+1 more

Arch Linux

Latest

Alpine Linux

3.18
3.19

openSUSE

Leap 15.5

FreeBSD

13
14

Windows Server

2019 Standard
2019 Datacenter
+2 more

Deploy Apps in One Click

Pre-configured applications ready to use in minutes

Web & CMS

WordPressDrupalJoomlaGhostStrapiDirectus

E-commerce

WooCommerceMagentoPrestaShopOpenCartBagisto

Development

DockerGitLabJenkinsNode.jsPythonRuby on Rails

Databases

MySQLPostgreSQLMongoDBRedisMariaDBElasticsearch

Web Servers

LAMPLEMPMEANMERNNginxApache

Control Panels

cPanelPleskCyberPanelWebminCloudPanelHestiaCP

VPN & Security

OpenVPNWireGuardPi-holePritunlAlgo VPN

Monitoring

GrafanaPrometheusZabbixNetdataUptime Kuma

Communication

NextcloudMattermostRocket.ChatJitsi MeetMatrix

Gaming

MinecraftValheimARKCounter-StrikeTeamSpeak

Use Cases

Perfect for a wide range of applications and workloads

Web Hosting

Host websites, blogs, and web applications. Perfect for WordPress, static sites, and small to medium business websites. Get fast loading times with NVMe storage and global CDN integration.

Best for: Technology, E-commerce, Media

Development & Testing

Create isolated development environments for your team. Spin up staging servers, run CI/CD pipelines, and test deployments before going to production.

Best for: Software Development, Startups

Application Hosting

Run Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, or Java applications with full control. Configure your runtime, install dependencies, and scale as your application grows.

Best for: Technology, Fintech

Database Servers

Host MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis databases. Dedicated resources ensure consistent performance for your data-intensive applications.

Best for: Financial Services, Healthcare

Game Servers

Host multiplayer game servers for Minecraft, Valheim, ARK, Counter-Strike, and more. High-frequency CPUs ensure smooth gameplay with low ping.

Best for: Gaming, Entertainment

VPN & Privacy

Run your own VPN server with OpenVPN or WireGuard. Ensure secure, private internet access for yourself or your team with full control over your data.

Best for: Security, Enterprise

Email Server

Host your own email server with Mailcow, iRedMail, or Mail-in-a-Box. Full control over your email infrastructure with custom domains and unlimited mailboxes.

Best for: Enterprise, Business

E-commerce

Run WooCommerce, Magento, or PrestaShop stores. Fast NVMe storage and DDoS protection ensure your store stays fast and online during traffic spikes.

Best for: E-commerce, Retail

Reseller Hosting

Start your own hosting business with our VPS plans. Install cPanel, Plesk, or DirectAdmin to manage multiple client websites on a single server.

Best for: Hosting, Agencies

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical information about our VPS infrastructure

Processor Type:Intel Xeon Scalable / AMD EPYC
CPU Architecture:x86_64
Standard Frequency:2.5 - 3.5 GHz (base)
High-Frequency:4.0 GHz+ (turbo)
Virtualization:KVM
vCPU Allocation:Dedicated cores (no overselling)
Max vCPUs:32 vCPU (Standard) / 128 vCPU (Custom)
Max RAM:128 GB (Standard) / 512 GB (Custom)
NUMA Optimization:Yes (large instances)
Storage Type:NVMe SSD (Standard) / HDD (Storage VPS)
NVMe Performance:Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
NVMe Throughput:Up to 7 GB/s read, 5 GB/s write
HDD Performance:Up to 300 IOPS
HDD Throughput:Up to 200 MB/s
Max Storage:2.56 TB (Standard) / 8 TB (Storage VPS)
Additional Storage:Up to 16 TB per VPS
RAID Configuration:RAID-10 (redundant)
Encryption:AES-256 at rest (optional)
Snapshots:Unlimited, $0.05/GB/month
Backups:Weekly or Daily, configurable retention
Network Speed:1 Gbps - 10 Gbps (plan dependent)
Bandwidth:1 TB - 15 TB included (plan dependent)
Inbound Traffic:Unlimited (no metering)
Outbound Overage:$0.05/GB after included quota
IPv4 Addresses:1 included, additional $3/month
IPv6 Addresses:/64 block included free
Private Networking:Free VPC, 10 Gbps internal
DNS Management:Free DNS hosting included
Reverse DNS (rDNS):Supported
BGP/Anycast:Available (Enterprise)
DDoS Protection:Always-on, up to 10 Gbps (free)
Advanced DDoS:Up to 1 Tbps (add-on)
Firewall:Software firewall (iptables, ufw)
Cloud Firewall:Optional managed firewall
SSH Key Auth:Supported (recommended)
Two-Factor Auth:Console/API access
Encryption at Rest:AES-256 (optional)
Encryption in Transit:TLS 1.3
ISO Certifications:ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Physical Security:Biometric access, 24/7 guards, CCTV
Root/Admin Access:Full root (Linux) / Administrator (Windows)
SSH Access:Port 22 (customizable)
VNC Console:Web-based console access
Web Terminal:Browser-based SSH
Control Panel:Lineserve Cloud Console
API Access:Full REST API
CLI Tool:Lineserve CLI
Terraform:Official provider
Ansible:Official collection
Monitoring:Built-in metrics (CPU, RAM, Disk, Network)
Alerting:Email, SMS, Webhook notifications

VPS Management Features

Powerful tools to manage and automate your infrastructure

Powerful Control Panel

Manage your VPS from an intuitive web dashboard. Start, stop, reboot, resize, and monitor your servers with just a few clicks. View real-time metrics, manage backups, and configure networking — all in one place.

  • One-click actions (start, stop, reboot, rebuild)
  • Real-time resource monitoring
  • Backup and snapshot management
  • Network configuration
  • Console access (VNC)
  • Activity logs and audit trail

Direct Console Access

Access your server directly through our web-based VNC console. No SSH required — perfect for troubleshooting boot issues, recovering from misconfigurations, or accessing servers with network problems.

  • Browser-based access (no client needed)
  • Works even when SSH is unavailable
  • Full keyboard and mouse support
  • Copy/paste functionality
  • Screenshot capture

Never Lose Your Data

Protect your data with automated backups and on-demand snapshots. Schedule daily or weekly backups with configurable retention. Create instant snapshots before making changes.

  • Automated backup schedules
  • On-demand snapshots
  • One-click restore
  • Cross-region backup copy
  • Up to 30-day retention

Scale When You Need

Upgrade your VPS resources instantly. Add more CPU, RAM, or storage without reprovisioning. Downgrade is also supported — you're never locked into a larger plan.

  • Instant CPU/RAM upgrades
  • Live storage expansion
  • Minimal downtime resizing
  • No data loss during resize
  • Keep your IP address

Secure Private Networks

Connect multiple VPS instances over a private network. Traffic between your servers stays within our network — secure, fast, and free. Perfect for database clusters and multi-tier apps.

  • Free private networking
  • 10 Gbps internal bandwidth
  • Isolated network segments
  • Custom IP addressing
  • No bandwidth metering
# Create a VPS via CLI
lineserve vps create \
  --name web-server \
  --plan vps-4 \
  --region ke-1a \
  --image ubuntu-24.04 \
  --ssh-key my-key

# Or via API
curl -X POST https://api.lineserve.net/v1/vps \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
  -d '{"name":"web-server","plan":"vps-4"}'

Automate Everything

Full API access for automation and infrastructure as code. Create, manage, and destroy VPS instances programmatically. Integrate with your CI/CD pipeline, Terraform, or Ansible.

    How We Compare

    See why thousands choose Lineserve VPS over alternatives

    FeatureLineserve VPSDigitalOceanVultrLinodeAWS Lightsail
    Starting Price
    $3.50/mo
    $4/mo
    $2.50/mo
    $5/mo
    $3.50/mo
    Data Centers in Region
    7 locations
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Local Latency
    <10ms
    100-200ms
    100-200ms
    100-200ms
    100-200ms
    NVMe SSD
    All plans
    Premium only
    All plans
    All plans
    Standard SSD
    DDoS Protection
    Free (10Gbps)
    Not included
    Free
    Not included
    Limited
    Free Bandwidth
    1-15TB
    1-12TB
    1-10TB
    1-20TB
    1-5TB
    Private Networking
    Free
    Free
    Free
    Free
    Free
    Automated Backups
    $2/mo
    $4/mo
    $2.40/mo
    $2.50/mo
    $1/mo
    Local Currency
    KES, NGN, ZAR
    USD only
    USD only
    USD only
    USD only
    Local Support
    24/7 local
    US-based
    US-based
    US-based
    US-based
    Hourly Billing
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Monthly only
    Custom ISO
    Yes
    No
    Yes
    No
    No
    Windows VPS
    Yes
    No
    Yes
    No
    Yes
    Data Sovereignty
    Full
    No
    No
    No
    Limited

    💡 Why Lineserve Wins

    • Only provider with data centers IN your region
    • 10-50x lower latency than international providers
    • Local currency billing (no forex fees)
    • 24/7 support team that speaks your language
    • Full compliance with local data protection laws

    Customer Testimonials

    See what our customers are saying about Lineserve VPS

    "Switching to Lineserve VPS cut our page load times by 60%. Our customers now experience sub-second loading, which has directly improved our conversion rates."

    James Mwangi

    CTO, ShopEasy Africa

    "We run 50+ game servers on Lineserve High-Frequency VPS. The 4GHz CPUs deliver consistent performance and our players love the low ping."

    Amina Osei

    Founder, AfriGaming

    "As a web agency, we've migrated all our client sites to Lineserve. The combination of performance, local support, and competitive pricing makes it a no-brainer."

    David Okonkwo

    CEO, DigitalCraft Agency

    Getting Started

    Deploy your first VPS in minutes

    1

    Create Account

    Sign up in 30 seconds. Get $100 free credits.

    2

    Choose Your Plan

    Pick from Standard, High-Frequency, Storage, or Windows.

    3

    Select Location & OS

    Choose from 7 regions and 20+ OS options.

    4

    Deploy & Connect

    Your VPS is ready in under 60 seconds. Connect via SSH.

    Using CLI

    # Install CLI
    curl -fsSL https://cli.lineserve.net/install.sh | bash
    
    # Deploy VPS
    lineserve vps create \
      --name my-server \
      --plan vps-4 \
      --region ke-1a \
      --image ubuntu-24.04 \
      --ssh-key ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub
    
    # Connect
    ssh root@<your-ip>

    Using Terraform

    resource "lineserve_vps" "web" {
      name   = "my-server"
      plan   = "vps-4"
      region = "ke-1a"
      image  = "ubuntu-24.04"
      
      ssh_keys = ["my-key"]
    }
    
    output "ip_address" {
      value = lineserve_vps.web.ipv4_address
    }

    🎁 $100 in free credits • No credit card required

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about VPS hosting

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about this product

    Getting Started

    A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a virtualized server that gives you dedicated resources (CPU, RAM, storage) on a physical server. Unlike shared hosting, your resources are guaranteed and isolated from other users. You get full root access to install any software and configure the server as needed.
    With shared hosting, you share resources with hundreds of other websites. Performance can vary based on other users' activity. With VPS, you get dedicated resources that are always available to you. You also get root access, custom software installation, and better security isolation.

    Infrastructure

    Our VPS servers are deployed in Tier III data centers across Africa: Nairobi (Kenya), Lagos (Nigeria), and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania). All facilities feature N+1 power redundancy, 24/7 security, DDoS protection, and 99.99% uptime SLA. You can choose your preferred location during deployment for optimal latency.

    Management

    Yes! You can upgrade your VPS plan at any time through the control panel. CPU and RAM upgrades take effect within minutes with a brief reboot. Storage can be expanded live without any downtime. You can also downgrade if needed.

    Services

    Our VPS plans are unmanaged, meaning you're responsible for server administration. However, we offer optional managed services including server setup, security hardening, monitoring, and maintenance. Contact sales for managed VPS pricing.

    Billing

    We accept credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), M-Pesa (Kenya), bank transfer (all regions), PayPal, Flutterwave, Paystack, and cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, USDT). Local currency billing available in KES, NGN, ZAR, and more.
    Yes, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee on all VPS plans. If you're not satisfied for any reason, contact support within 7 days of signup for a full refund. No questions asked.

    Data Protection

    We offer two backup options: 1) Automated backups: Enable weekly ($2/mo) or daily ($5/mo) backups with up to 30-day retention. Restores are one-click. 2) Snapshots: Create manual snapshots anytime at $0.05/GB/month. Perfect for capturing state before updates. We recommend enabling automated backups for production servers.

    Usage

    Absolutely! With full root access, you can host unlimited websites on a single VPS. Install a control panel like cPanel, Plesk, or CyberPanel, or configure Apache/Nginx manually. The only limits are your VPS resources.

    Reliability

    We guarantee 99.99% uptime for all VPS plans, backed by our SLA. If we fail to meet this guarantee, you'll receive service credits: 99.9% - 99.99%: 10% credit, 99.0% - 99.9%: 25% credit, Below 99.0%: 50% credit.

    Security

    Yes! All VPS plans include free DDoS protection up to 10Gbps. This protects against volumetric attacks, SYN floods, and common attack vectors. For larger attacks, we offer advanced protection up to 1Tbps as an add-on.

    Configuration

    Yes, you can upload and boot from your own custom ISO image. This is useful for installing unsupported operating systems or specialized distributions. Custom ISO support is available on all VPS plans.

    Migration

    We offer free migration assistance for new customers: 1) Sign up and create a VPS with your desired specs, 2) Contact support to request migration help, 3) Our team will help transfer your data and configurations, 4) Test and verify, then update your DNS. For large migrations, we can arrange a dedicated migration specialist.

    Enhance Your VPS

    Complementary products to extend your VPS capabilities

    Load Balancer

    Distribute traffic across multiple VPS instances for high availability and scalability.

    Starting at $12/month

    Block Storage

    Add additional NVMe SSD storage volumes to your VPS. Attach, detach, and resize on demand.

    Starting at $0.10/GB/month

    Cloud Firewall

    Managed firewall rules applied at the network level before traffic reaches your VPS.

    Starting at $5/month

    Managed Backups

    Automated daily backups with 30-day retention and one-click restore.

    Starting at $5/month

    Need More Power?

    Upgrade to Dedicated Servers for maximum performance with no virtualization overhead. Bare metal power starting at $54.99/month.

    Ready to Experience the Fastest Cloud?

    Start with $100 free credits. Deploy your first instance in under 60 seconds. No credit card required for trial account.

    ✓ No credit card required for trial
    ✓ $100 free credits for new customers
    ✓ Deploy in under 60 seconds
    ✓ Cancel anytime, no commitments
    ✓ 24/7 expert support included
    ✓ 99.99% uptime SLA
    ✓ Data sovereignty guaranteed
    ✓ ISO 27001 & SOC 2 certified