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A VPS gives you a virtual private server with full root access — your own mini data center. Unlike shared hosting, you control the OS, install any software, and configure everything.
When You Need a VPS
- You need root access or Docker
- You're self-hosting tools (n8n, Nextcloud, GitLab)
- Your traffic exceeds shared hosting limits
- You run custom apps (Node.js, Python, Go)
First Steps After Purchase
- Change root password and create a non-root user
- Set up SSH key authentication and disable password login
- Enable UFW firewall — allow SSH, HTTP, HTTPS only
- Install fail2ban to block brute-force attempts
- Set up automated backups
What You Can Run
A single VoloWeb VPS (₹499/mo) can simultaneously run a web server, database, automation platform (n8n), file storage (Nextcloud), and monitoring — your own private cloud.
💡 Start here: Our VPS beginner's guide takes you from first SSH login to production-ready server in one article.