# Understanding DDoS Protection on Your VPS

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Every JetHost VPS includes always-on DDoS protection with no extra setup or fees. This guide explains what it protects against and how the tiers differ across plans.

## What DDoS protection does

A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack tries to overwhelm your server with junk traffic so real visitors can't reach it. JetHost's DDoS shield filters that traffic at the network edge - protecting against both volumetric floods and Layer 7 (application) attacks - so your services stay online.

## Free vs. Advanced protection

- **Free DDoS protection** - included on VPS Mini, Start and Plus
- **Advanced DDoS protection** - included on VPS Power, Maverick and Business for larger, more sophisticated attacks

## Nothing to configure

Protection is on by default - there's no dashboard to set up. For targeted abuse of a single IP, you can also use the **Null Route** option on the Networking tab as an emergency measure.

## JetHost Experts Tip

DDoS protection defends the network, but your own **firewall** and up-to-date software defend the server itself. Use them together: closed ports and patched services give attackers far less to aim at.

## Need More Help?

DDoS protection ships on by default with every VPS - so your server stays reachable even under attack. If you get stuck, the JetHost team is available 24/7 and usually answers in under five minutes - just [contact us](https://jethost.com/contact-us/) and we'll help you sort it out. Explore our other [VPS tutorials](https://jethost.com/kb/category/vps/) to get the most out of your server.