What Is a VPS, and Should You Choose One Over Shared Hosting?

A VPS (Virtual Private Server) gives you a private slice of a physical machine – with dedicated CPU, RAM, storage and full root access. It sits between shared hosting and a dedicated server, giving you far more control and guaranteed resources without the cost of renting a whole machine.

What makes a VPS different from shared hosting

On shared hosting, many websites live on one server and share its resources. It’s simple and affordable, but you can’t install custom software and a busy neighbour can affect your performance. A JetHost VPS reserves resources exclusively for you:

Dedicated CPU and RAM – the performance you get on day one is what you can rely on every day
Full root / SSH access – install any operating system, software or stack
NVMe SSD storage – fast disks for applications, databases and sites
A dedicated IPv4 address and your own firewall rules

When should you choose a VPS?

A VPS is the right move when your site outgrows shared hosting, when you need software that shared plans don’t allow, or when you’re building anything beyond a plain website – an API backend, a game server, a VPN or a development environment.

Is a JetHost VPS managed or self-managed?

Every JetHost VPS is self-managed: you get full root access and complete control, while we keep the hypervisor, network and power running underneath. You install and maintain the software; we make sure the infrastructure never lets you down, backed by a 99.99% uptime SLA.

JetHost Experts Tip

If you’ve never managed a server before, start with the smallest plan (VPS Mini) and a familiar Linux distribution like Ubuntu. You can always upgrade later without reinstalling – and every plan comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee.

Ready to compare configurations? See our guide to the JetHost VPS plans and pick the one that fits your workload.

Need More Help?

A VPS gives you dedicated power and full control – and it’s easier to start than most people expect. If you get stuck, the JetHost team is available 24/7 and usually answers in under five minutes – just contact us and we’ll help you sort it out. Explore our other VPS tutorials to get the most out of your server.