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Buy a Linux VPS: where to start

A Linux VPS is the most common choice for web hosting, and the reason is simple: Linux has very little overhead. The resources Windows spends on a graphical interface and background services go straight to your site and application on Linux. In other words, for the same money you buy more power for real work.

With root access, the server becomes exactly what you want: install any version of PHP, Node, Python, MySQL or PostgreSQL, any web server (Nginx or Apache), any caching layer (Redis or Memcached) and any other tool, and configure it precisely to your needs. There are no host-imposed limits in your way.

If you are not familiar with the command line, don't worry: you can install free control panels such as CyberPanel or ready-made install scripts and handle everyday tasks from a graphical interface. Our articles section also has a collection of step-by-step tutorials, from connecting over SSH to installing Nginx and Docker.

At Rapido Server, Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux are available, and choosing or reinstalling the operating system is done from your user panel without a ticket. The server runs on NVMe storage, has a dedicated IP and is delivered less than a minute after payment.

Linux VPS pricing

Real, live prices for a few popular configurations — the same amount that appears on your invoice.

Monthly prices for popular configurations in the ایران location, including 150 GB of free initial traffic. Amounts are in Toman, before tax.
PlanCPURAMNVMe diskInitial trafficMonthly priceOrder
Starter1 core1 GB20 GB150 GB900,000 TomanOrder
Basic2 cores2 GB40 GB150 GB1,800,000 TomanOrder
Pro4 cores4 GB40 GB150 GB2,880,000 TomanOrder
Power8 cores8 GB40 GB150 GB5,040,000 TomanOrder

Want to tune the resources to exactly what you need? The custom server configurator fetches the price of any combination from the server instantly.

Why a Linux VPS?

Low overhead, more power

Linux uses almost no resources when idle. A real website can run on one gigabyte of RAM — something that is not practical on Windows.

Full root access

Install and configure any version of PHP, Node or Python, any database and any web server yourself. There are no limits imposed by the host.

Security under your control

The UFW firewall, SSH key authentication, Fail2ban and free SSL certificates — every server-hardening tool is available, and our articles section has a tutorial for each one.

Built for Docker and modern services

Docker, Kubernetes, job queues, cron jobs and any microservice architecture are native to Linux. Tools are written for Linux, not the other way round.

Instant delivery and zero-downtime upgrades

Your server is delivered less than a minute after payment, and CPU, RAM and disk can be increased later from your user panel without losing data.

Tutorials and support

More than thirty tutorials on Linux and server management are available, and for infrastructure issues our technical team is available every day of the week.

What is a Linux VPS good for?

Website and online store hosting

WordPress, WooCommerce, Laravel, Django or any web application. You set the PHP version, caching and web server configuration exactly the way you need them.

APIs and application backends

Node, Python or Go services that must always be available. With systemd you turn them into permanent services that come back up automatically after a server restart.

Docker and multi-service setups

Several containers side by side — application, database, cache and proxy — on one server. With Docker, moving an environment between development and production becomes simple and repeatable.

Bots, crawlers and scheduled jobs

A Telegram bot, a data crawler or any cron job that has to run on time. These services use few, predictable resources on Linux.

Which Linux distribution should I choose?

For most users the practical difference between distributions is small, and a wrong choice is reversible: reinstalling the OS from your user panel takes a few minutes.

DistributionBest forNote
Ubuntu ServerBeginners and most projectsThe largest body of tutorials and online Q&A
DebianServices where stability comes firstMore conservative packages and lower-risk updates
AlmaLinuxCentOS-like and enterprise environmentsThe practical successor to CentOS, with long-term support
Rocky LinuxCompatibility with the Red Hat ecosystemThe second option in the same family as AlmaLinux
CentOSLegacy projects that depend on itNot recommended for new projects

Linux VPS buying and setup guide

1. Start with a small configuration

Unlike Windows, Linux really does work with modest resources. For a typical website, one to two gigabytes of RAM is a sensible starting point, and if it is not enough, an upgrade from your user panel takes a few minutes and leaves your data untouched.

2. Choose a distribution you are familiar with

If you have no prior experience, pick Ubuntu Server: it has the most tutorials written for it, and whatever error you hit, someone has probably asked about it before you. For a typical website, the practical difference between distributions is negligible.

3. Security is the first thing to do after delivery

Change the root password, enable SSH key authentication, disable password logins and turn on the UFW firewall so only the ports you need stay open. These three steps neutralise most automated attacks from the start.

4. Set up a web server and SSL on day one

Install Nginx, point your domain at the server's IP and get a free SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt. Browsers today mark sites without HTTPS as not secure, and Google treats it as a negative signal too.

5. Don't forget automatic backups

A simple cron job that backs up your database and files every night and sends the copy somewhere outside that server is the cheapest insurance you can buy. Rebuilding the server does not bring back old data.

Frequently asked questions about Linux VPS

How much does a Linux VPS cost?

The price is built from the resources you choose: cores, RAM, NVMe disk and traffic. The table on this page shows live prices for a few popular configurations. Because Linux has little overhead, you usually get the same result with a cheaper configuration than its Windows equivalent.

Which Linux distributions are available?

Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux are available. Choosing and reinstalling the operating system is done from your user panel without a ticket, so if your first choice does not suit you, you can change it in a few minutes.

Can I use a Linux server without knowing the command line?

Yes. You can install free control panels such as CyberPanel and handle everyday tasks like creating sites, databases and email accounts from a graphical interface. Our articles section also has step-by-step tutorials, from connecting over SSH to installing Nginx and Docker.

How do I connect to a Linux VPS?

Over SSH. On Windows use PowerShell or PuTTY, and on macOS and Linux use the terminal, with the server's IP and the root password from your user panel. Our SSH connection tutorial explains all three cases with screenshots.

What are the minimum resources for hosting a WordPress site?

For a typical WordPress site with moderate traffic, one to two gigabytes of RAM and one to two cores are enough. If you run a WooCommerce store with a large database and heavy plugins, start with four gigabytes of RAM. Upgrades later happen without losing any data.

Can I install Docker?

Yes, there are no restrictions. With root access you can install any software, including Docker and Docker Compose. A tutorial on installing and configuring Docker on a VPS is published in our articles section.

How do I secure a Linux server?

The first three steps have the biggest impact: SSH key authentication instead of passwords, disabling direct root login with a password, and turning on the UFW firewall so only the ports you need stay open. A complete Linux VPS hardening guide is available in our articles section.

How soon after payment is the server delivered?

Delivery is instant. As soon as your payment is confirmed, the server is created and its IP address, username and password are placed in your user panel. The whole process usually takes less than a minute, and you can connect over SSH straight away.

What should I do if the server does not boot or loses its network?

A graphical console (VNC) is always available in your user panel, even when the server's network has a problem. So if you make a wrong firewall or network change, you do not lose access completely and can fix it from that console.

Do you offer automatic backups?

Backing up the data on your server is your responsibility. We recommend setting up a nightly cron job that sends a backup to a destination outside that server. Our article on server backup best practices explains how to do this step by step.

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