First, consider the resources you’ll need (e.g., control panel and types of support) to manage your VPS. If you’re moving over an existing site, think about the reasons you’re switching to a VPS (site is running slow, visitors are receiving 404 errors during heavy traffic times, low on storage, etc.). Also, look your existing site’s data usage to determine what resources (CPU, RAM and storage) you’ll need to get it running at top speed. Another advantage to a VPS is if you need more resources later, most hosts make it easy to upgrade. Next, look for plans that include backups and restore capabilities as well as server monitoring tools. No matter where you host your site, server issues pop up from time-to-time. So tools that alert you to issues and create backup copies.

Finally, if you’re new to VPS or don’t have the time to manage and maintain your server, consider Fully Managed VPS. This service includes a dedicated team of experts available to setup, monitor and remediate server issues and maintain and optimize your server — as well as helping you with all your questions.

You bet. With VPS Hosting, you create and manage multiple sites for your clients on a single VPS. Additionally, when using cPanel/WHM on your server, you can install multiple cPanel accounts and configure specific (RAM and storage) resources for each hosting account — then charge your client accordingly.

Definitely. Our Core Hosting VPS hosting platform is scalable. It allows you to add more RAM to your existing plan – or upgrade your plan to higher CPU, RAM and storage with just a click — no more manual migrations.

GoDaddy VPS Hosting includes up to three free dedicated IP addresses to use for custom applications, staging sites, email and other administration tasks.

• Custom software and applications: If you’re running any custom software on your server then you might require a dedicated IP address. Some types of server software will require a dedicated IP in order to function properly.
• Control Panel Management: Separate your sites and your control panel onto 2 different IP addresses for security and to isolate services.
• Email deliverability: A dedicated IP protects your reputation and ensures your emails get delivered to their intended recipients. If you’re using domain-based email (i.e., myemail@mydomain.com) you may potentially run into email delivery issues.

  (Please note: If you use a shared IP address with your email — with other users on the same shared IP address — you run a greater risk of your IP getting blocklisted or blocked.)

With a VPS, you get root access to install any software and change system configurations to your exact needs. In short, you can do just about anything on the server, like:

• Host a website, specifically sites that run resource-intensive applications, sell products online or use a lot of bandwidth.
• Create multiple hosting accounts within a single VPS for clients to easily create and manage websites.
• Create a Test environment for application development.
• Run syncing software to create your own private storage.
• Setup a VPN.
• Setup an email server.
• Run business analytics applications.

We offer both self-managed VPS and fully-managed VPS hosting. All self-managed VPS includes automated daily backups and server monitoring of uptime, CPU, RAM and storage, and notifications if issues arise. They also include optional control panels (cPanel/WHM or Plesk Obsidian Webhost Edition) for easy server administration. Need help troubleshooting? We’ve got real folks waiting to take your call and a complete knowledge library with how-to articles. For expert help (English only), contact our dedicated team to get you going with paid, task-based admin services.

If you don’t have the time or admin skills to manage a VPS, we’ve got Fully Managed VPS Hosting (English only). And though you’re responsible for the content you put on the server, our team of experts are here to keep your server online — and running smoothly.

After your purchase, we provide you with a direct phone number for a consultation with our server experts to make sure we understand your exact needs. Additionally, you’ll get an email welcoming you to the family and offering additional contact options.