Getting Started with VPS
What is a VPS?
A Virtual Private Server (VPS) gives you a dedicated slice of a physical server with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and storage. Unlike shared hosting, your resources are not shared with other users. You get full root access and can install any software you need.
Choosing a VPS Plan
Note: VPS plan specifications (vCPU, RAM, storage, bandwidth) are set by the Ardisio team and may change. The tiers below describe the general use case for each plan. For current specs and pricing, see the live VPS pricing page.
Ardisio VPS plans are powered by DigitalOcean infrastructure and come in three tiers:
- VPS Basic — Ideal for development environments, small apps, and staging servers
- VPS Standard — Suited for production web apps, REST APIs, and small databases
- VPS Performance — For high-traffic applications, large databases, and demanding workloads
View current VPS specs and pricing →
Supported Operating Systems
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Latest)
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Recommended)
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Debian 12
- Debian 11
- CentOS Stream 9
- AlmaLinux 9
- Rocky Linux 9
Provisioning
- Select your plan at /vps
- Choose your operating system
- Complete checkout
Your server is provisioned within 2–5 minutes. Root credentials (IP address, username, and password) are sent to your email and displayed in your dashboard under Services.
Connecting via SSH
ssh root@your-server-ip
Enter the password from your welcome email. Change the default password immediately after first login:
passwd
Important: Prohibited Uses
The following are strictly prohibited on all Ardisio VPS servers:
- Cryptocurrency mining of any kind
- Running botnets or DDoS tools
- Sending spam email
- Hosting illegal content
Violation results in immediate termination without refund. See our Terms of Service for the full Acceptable Use Policy.
