Updated on 17 Jul 2026
Knowing when to upgrade your hosting setup can be tricky. You start with a single server, but as your projects grow, so do your requirements. Suddenly you need private networks, load balancing, and the freedom to spin up scalable virtual machines without signing a long contract. That’s exactly where Cloud VPS steps in. It gives you the raw power of a dedicated environment with the ultimate flexibility of cloud infrastructure, taking the headache out of multi-server management.
Our brand new Cloud VPS has just arrived and is ready for you to set up. But if you’re still undecided about whether Cloud VPS is for you, let’s look at how it solves real-world problems.
Testing code safely
For developers and agencies, testing new features on live environments is incredibly risky. With Cloud VPS you can instantly clone a production virtual machine to safely test your new code before going live. You can even use the API to completely automate your continuous integration and deployment workflows.
Keeping critical sites online
For growing businesses, uptime is everything. You can easily put multiple virtual machines behind a dedicated load balancer. This means a single failure never takes your critical applications down because traffic is automatically routed to healthy servers.
Powering AI and automation
Building custom AI pipelines or self-hosted automation workflows? Cloud VPS provides the perfect environment to run popular open-source tools like n8n or even host your own LLMs like Llama. You get dedicated resources to handle intensive compute tasks, and you only pay for the resources you've reserved.
Choose from AlmaLinux, Debian, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu or Windows Server 2022/2025 depending on your preferred OS.
Controlling short-term costs
Need serious compute power for a quick project? Thanks to our flexible per-minute billing, you can spin up a massive high-spec virtual machine for a 48-hour job. Once you are done, you just delete the environment and only pay for the exact time you used it.
Separating your data
Keep your precious data completely independent of your server operating system. You can attach dedicated block storage for intense workloads that need rapid access. We also offer S3 object storage which is a highly scalable solution perfect for general media hosting, large-scale archiving and flexible backups.
Global reach with robust security
When your projects go live, performance and safety are everything. You can choose to host your data in the UK, Europe or the US to keep latency to an absolute minimum for your specific audience. Plus, you get total peace of mind knowing your infrastructure is protected by robust DDoS protection, IPS/IDS and custom firewall policies as standard.
How does it compare to Standard VPS?
Standard VPS is a brilliant solution for hosting individual sites. However, Cloud VPS is built to help you manage complex infrastructure. You move from fixed pre-pay contracts to flexible post-pay billing. You gain private networking to connect servers securely away from the public internet. You also unlock entirely new deployment options, separate storage layers and the ability to manage your whole multi-server estate from a single dashboard.
Getting started
Ready to build something amazing? Head over to our Cloud VPS landing page to find your perfect setup and start scaling today.
And if you need any help, our team is on hand 24/7. Just give us a call on 0800 0612 153 or message us via live chat.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between VPS and Cloud VPS?
A standard VPS provides an isolated server with a fixed contract, and it’s managed through an individual panel. A cloud VPS takes things further – it lets you manage multiple virtual machines in one unified Cloud Panel.
Rather than a standalone setup, a cloud VPS acts as a complete toolkit. You can connect your servers with private networking, manage traffic using load balancing and keep your vital data separate with block and S3 object storage.
You'll also get total flexibility over your costs. A cloud VPS uses billing-by-the-minute with no contracts, meaning you only ever pay for the resources you've provisioned/reserved. As soon as you close the server you'll only be billed for the minutes you had it. Plus, you get developer freedom to automate deployments via our full API or clone your setup instantly.
How does billing work with a Cloud VPS?
With our Cloud VPS, you'll get true flexibility. There are no upfront costs or long contracts. Instead, you're billed by the minute, meaning you only ever pay for the resources you've reserved. It's the perfect setup for short projects or temporary traffic spikes.
You won't get any nasty surprises either. If you choose to run your server constantly, your monthly cost is strictly capped at the maximum advertised price – meaning you won't be charged extra for exceeding your expected bandwidth. Plus, we provide detailed monthly invoices, so it’s simple to track every penny and manage your budgets with precision.
What is the Cloud Panel?
The Cloud Panel is your central hub for managing your entire Cloud VPS setup. Instead of dealing with isolated servers, you'll get one unified Control Panel to oversee everything.
It’s the place where you can deploy new VMs in seconds, set up private networks, configure load balancers and track your exact billing usage. Ultimately, it gives you control over your virtual infrastructure – making it so easy to scale your projects on demand without any fuss.
Can I cancel?
Yes, you can cancel whenever you need to. Because you're billed by the minute, you're always in complete control of your setup.
If you no longer need your Cloud VPS, just delete the virtual machine from your Control Panel. Once it's gone, your billing stops instantly. It's really that simple.
