Cloud VPS Hosting

Cloud power meets VPS simplicity

  • Scale your setup instantly with new VMs
  • Keep projects online with load balancing
  • Rely on an incredible 99.999% SLA guarantee
£6 /month

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Why Fasthosts should be your first choice for hosting

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Choose your Cloud VPS

Always included:

Full virtualisation

Get total control and stable performance.

Unlimited traffic up to 1 Gbit/s

Never pay extra for traffic, even as you grow.

Free IPv4 and IPv6 (dual stack)

Easily connect your server with included IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.

24/7 UK support

Get expert support no matter when you're working.

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CPU
RAM
Storage
Price
Cloud VPS 20
  • 2 vCores
  • 2GB RAM
  • 90GB NVMe
£0.008
/hour
Max.
£6
/month
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Cloud VPS 40
  • 4 vCores
  • 4GB RAM
  • 120GB NVMe
£0.017
/hour
Max.
£12
/month
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0333 0142 706
Cloud VPS 60
  • 6 vCores
  • 8GB RAM
  • 240GB NVMe
£0.035
/hour
Max.
£25
/month
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Cloud VPS 80
  • 8 vCores
  • 16GB RAM
  • 480GB NVMe
£0.069
/hour
Max.
£50
/month
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Cloud VPS 120
  • 12 vCores
  • 24GB RAM
  • 720GB NVMe
£0.104
/hour
Max.
£75
/month
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0333 0142 706
Cloud VPS 20 RAM
  • 2 vCores
  • 8GB RAM
  • 120GB NVMe
£0.035
/hour
Max.
£25
/month
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0333 0142 706
Cloud VPS 40 RAM
  • 4 vCores
  • 16GB RAM
  • 240GB NVMe
£0.049
/hour
Max.
£35
/month
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Cloud VPS 80 RAM
  • 8 vCores
  • 32GB RAM
  • 480GB NVMe
£0.090
/hour
Max.
£65
/month
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0333 0142 706
Cloud VPS 160 RAM
  • 16 vCores
  • 64GB RAM
  • 960GB NVMe
£0.181
/hour
Max.
£130
/month
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0333 0142 706

Get started with Cloud VPS in 3 simple steps

1

Choose your Cloud VPS

Find the perfect spec to fit your needs.

2

Deploy in minutes

Spin up your new virtual machine, and add additional VMs.

3

Get total control

Manage your entire setup in one simple Cloud Panel.

Start building

Why choose Fasthosts Cloud VPS?

Get the flexibility to build, and scale your virtual setup with our VPS Cloud Hosting.

One panel for everything

Manage all your virtual machines, networks and storage from a single Cloud Panel – whether you're running one VM or twenty.

Scale on demand

It isn't just a server – it's a toolkit. Add load balancers, private networks and object storage as your project grows.

Enjoy dedicated resources

Every vCPU and every MB of RAM is yours alone. No shared resources, no performance dips. Plus, get unlimited traffic up to 1Gbit/s.

Deploy in seconds

Choose from Alma Linux, Debian, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu or Windows Server, depending on your preferred OS.

What can you build with Cloud VPS?




Complete control with Cloud Panel

Our smart automation tools put you firmly in charge. Track your performance using the built in Central Monitoring Centre, and view detailed activity logs. Building modern workflows? Our platform is API ready.

Start building
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Built for speed, security, and reliability

99.999%

Keep your projects online with 99.999% uptime.

<2 mins

Get your Cloud VPS server up and running and deployed in under 2 minutes.

/min billing

Only ever pay for the resources you've reserved.

ISO 27001

We take your security seriously, and we've got the certifications to prove it.

Made for growth

  • Clone for safe testing

    Duplicate your setup instantly. It's the ideal way to test new code safely or prepare for load balancing.

  • Control costs

    Stay in complete control of your budget. Add a new VM to your set up and only pay for the resources you provision.

  • Handle traffic spikes

    Whether it's a big sale, viral post or product launch – load balancers distribute traffic across your VMs to ensure stability.

  • Connect VMs securely

    Link your servers via a private network. Backend data stays off the public internet.

  • Handle data-heavy workloads

    Attach NVMe block storage directly to your VM. Ideal when disk speed is the bottleneck.

  • Store and serve data at scale

    Manage large data volumes safely. S3 object storage is perfect for media and long term archiving.

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Security you can rely on

Keep your critical data completely safe on your Cloud VPS. We back your infrastructure with a 99.999% uptime SLA, and include robust DDoS protection as standard.

Set up custom firewall policies for full network access control, and use private networking to keep backend data fully secure. Built-in IPS/IDS continuously monitors your traffic for known attack patterns – automatically blocking malicious activity, with nothing to configure.

Plus, our UK data centres are fully ISO 27001-certified and monitored 24/7.

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Standard VPS vs Cloud VPS

 
Standard VPS
From £1 /month
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Cloud VPS
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Features
Billing Model Fixed Monthly/Annual Contract Per-minute billing (No Contract)
Server Networking Isolated (Standalone) Private Networking & Load Balancing
Deployment Template-based Template-based
Scalability Scale up to next tier Cloning & Additional Block Storage
Data Separation All-in-one storage Separate Block & S3 Object Storage
Management Individual VPS Panel Unified Cloud Panel for multiple VMs

Powered by premium tech

  • AMD
  • Dell
  • Samsung
  • Alma Linux
  • Debian
  • Rocky Linux
  • Ubuntu
  • Windows

Everything you need from Cloud VPS hosting

  • Compute and performance – Benefit from fast NVMe storage, dedicated vCPUs, dedicated RAM and unlimited traffic – all powered by Dell Enterprise Servers with AMD and Intel CPUs.
  • Management and control – Get full Cloud Panel access, KVM console, API integration and central monitoring with custom alarms. Plesk is also available as an optional add-on.
  • Networking and security – Utilise private networking, load balancing, firewall policies, DDoS protection, IPS/IDS and free IPv4 and IPv6 as standard.
  • Storage and data – Expand easily with block storage and highly secure S3 object storage.
  • Deployment and flexibility – Clone your VMs, deploy from a wide range of Linux and Windows templates, including Windows Server 2022/2025, and enjoy flexible billing with absolutely no contracts.
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Why Fasthosts?

With over 25 years experience in hosting, we’re a trusted provider when it comes to helping you get online securely.

Security you can trust

Our data centres are ISO 27001-certified, meaning they meet industry best practices for information security.

Support around the clock

With experts working 24/7 to answer your questions, our support teams are always on hand, no matter when you're working.

100% renewable

Our UK data centres are powered by 100% renewable energy, with best-in-class power usage effectiveness.

UK data centres

Your data is hosted in Tier IV UK data centres, so everything is kept close to home.

Fast local hosting, wherever you are

Keep your sites and applications responding instantly, whether your users are in the UK, Europe or the US. Our global data centres let you choose exactly where your data lives. By hosting closer to your audience, you'll keep latency to an absolute minimum – meaning your Cloud VPS runs around the clock on highly reliable infrastructure.

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Frequently asked questions about Cloud VPS

Questions about our Cloud VPS? Our FAQs provide answers to the most common queries. You can also contact our expert support team any time.

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 what you've reserved. 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 exact 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.

Which Cloud VPS do I need?

It really depends on what you're building, but we've got options ranging from simple setups to powerful machines.

If you're looking for a safe space for testing and development, our 2 vCore option with 2GB RAM is an excellent starting point. It's a brilliant way to clone your setup and test new code or OS upgrades before pushing anything live.

For growing businesses focused on high availability, stepping up to our 4 vCore models gives you the extra power required. You can run multiple VMs behind a load balancer to keep your site online during busy periods. We even have RAM optimised models with up to 64GB RAM for more intensive tasks.

Got a heavy workload for a short period? Our massive 16 vCore model with 64GB RAM and 960GB NVMe SSD storage delivers serious performance. It's ideal for agile scaling – spin up a temporary high spec VM, run your task and delete it when you're finished. Because you're billed by the minute, you'll only pay for the time it was active.

Can I manage DNS through the Cloud Panel?

Yes. The Cloud Panel includes built-in DNS management, so you can handle all your domain's records – A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and more – in one place. Point domains at your Cloud VPS, set up mail routing and verify services without needing a separate DNS provider.

What is virtualisation?

Virtualisation is the smart tech that makes a Cloud VPS possible. It uses software to split one powerful physical server into several independent virtual machines.

This means you get your own dedicated slice of server power. Your environment acts exactly like a standalone server, giving you complete control and security. However, you won't pay the high costs of renting dedicated physical hardware.

Because it's virtual, your infrastructure is so flexible. You can easily clone your environment or spin up new VMs in seconds. It gives you the ultimate freedom to scale exactly when your project demands it.

Do I get full root access?

Yes, you get complete root access. This means you have full control over your server environment – you can install any software, tweak configurations and customise your setup exactly how you want.

If you ever run into networking or firewall issues, the built-in KVM console gives you direct keyboard-and-screen access through the Cloud Panel, so you can always get back in. It's the ultimate freedom for developers building complex projects.

What operating systems can I use?

You have plenty of choices, with popular distributions including AlmaLinux, Debian, Rocky Linux and Ubuntu (Linux), plus Windows Server 2022/2025. You can deploy popular Linux distributions like Ubuntu straight from your Control Panel.

Is the Cloud VPS managed or unmanaged?

Our Cloud VPS is an unmanaged service. We take care of the physical hardware, network stability and data centres. This means you don't have to worry about infrastructure uptime. You get complete freedom to manage your software and security.

To keep an eye on things, your Control Panel includes a Central Monitoring Centre. You can also set up custom alarms to track your performance.

How do backups work?

Keeping your data safe is a breeze. You can choose Acronis Cyber Protect as an optional add on, which will handle all your backups securely in the background. For flexible file storage and archiving, our S3 object storage is available too. It's a highly secure way to manage large data volumes. You can also back up and restore entire images.

Where will my data be hosted?

You get to choose exactly where your data lives. We've got highly secure global data centres located across the UK, Europe and the US. This means you can host your virtual machines closer to your client base. It keeps latency to an absolute minimum while meeting your data requirements.

What is load balancing and do I need it?

Load balancing automatically shares your website traffic across multiple virtual machines. You'll need it if you want to keep your site online during huge traffic spikes. It also guarantees high availability, meaning your business stays online even if a server fails.

What's the difference between VM cloning and adding an additional VM?

VM cloning creates an exact replica of your current server. It copies all your software, settings and data without fuss. It's ideal for safely testing new code or setting up multiple servers for load balancing.

Adding a new VM gives you a completely blank server. If you already have a standard VPS, you can easily add these extra machines. Because they use our flexible billing model, you get immediate access to rapid scaling. It's the perfect way to expand while managing your costs.

What's the difference between block storage and S3 object storage?

These are two very different types of expandable storage. Block storage works like an external hard drive attached directly to your virtual machine. It's incredibly fast and great for expanding your disk space or handling active data.

S3 object storage is built for archiving and backups. It's a highly affordable way to store huge amounts of static files safely. It also works brilliantly for offsite disaster recovery. Both of these are separate services that are billed based on your usage.

Why choose Fasthosts over other hyperscale providers?

We offer fully transparent pricing – you won't find any hidden egress fees or surprise bandwidth charges. We also keep things simple, so you won't get trapped in a complex ecosystem or tied to a specific vendor.

We also champion UK data sovereignty, keeping your data safe in local data centres, with friendly UK support around the clock.

Can I use Plesk with Cloud VPS?

Yes. Plesk is available as an optional, paid add-on to your Cloud VPS package. It offers a great way to easily manage your server under one roof.

What is Cloud VPS hosting used for?

A Cloud VPS is very versatile. It's great for projects that need high availability and instant scaling. Developers use it to test code safely by cloning virtual machines in seconds.

Growing digital agencies use it to manage multiple client staging environments centrally. It's also ideal for running heavy AI workloads or self hosted automation tools.

Online stores rely on load balancing to handle huge traffic spikes smoothly. You can even combine block storage and private networking for secure disaster recovery. Whatever you're building, it gives you the ultimate freedom to scale.

Is Cloud VPS better than standard VPS hosting?

It really depends on what you need. A standard VPS is brilliant for hosting a single site. You'll get an isolated server for a fixed monthly price.

A Cloud VPS is much more flexible. It's a complete toolkit for growing projects. You can manage multiple virtual machines from one unified Cloud Panel. It lets you easily add load balancing, private networks and block storage.

Plus, you're billed by the minute. You'll only pay for the exact resources you've reserved. If you need instant scaling and full control, a Cloud VPS is definitely the better choice.