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Cloud VPS
Cloud VPS — Product Documentation
Product: Cloud VPS (Virtual Private Servers)
Category: Compute
URL: contabo.com/en/vps-server/
Source: contabo.com | Last updated: June 2026
Overview
Cloud VPS is Contabo’s flagship product and the entry point for most customers. These are KVM-based virtualized servers with dedicated resource allocations — offering shared vCPU cores, generous RAM, and a choice between Gen 4 PCIe NVMe or standard SSD storage. The entire lineup was redesigned in May 2025 to deliver more performance per euro than any comparable offering on the market.
Cloud VPS 20 is Contabo’s most popular plan, offering 6 vCPUs, 12 GB RAM, and 100 GB NVMe.
Ideal Use Cases
- Static and dynamic websites, WordPress, CMS platforms
- Web application backends and REST APIs
- Development, staging, and CI/CD environments
- Self-hosted services (Nextcloud, Bitwarden, Gitea, etc.)
- Small to medium databases
- Blockchain nodes (Bitcoin, Ethereum)
- Crypto trading platforms
- Reseller hosting (cPanel/Plesk)
Plans
| Model | vCPU Cores | RAM | NVMe Storage | SSD Alternative | Network Port | Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud VPS 10 | 4 vCPUs | 8 GB | 75 GB NVMe | 150 GB SSD | 200 Mbit/s | Unlimited* |
| Cloud VPS 20 ⭐ | 6 vCPUs | 12 GB | 100 GB NVMe | 200 GB SSD | 300 Mbit/s | Unlimited* |
| Cloud VPS 30 | 8 vCPUs | 24 GB | 200 GB NVMe | 400 GB SSD | 600 Mbit/s | Unlimited* |
| Cloud VPS 40 | 12 vCPUs | 48 GB | 250 GB NVMe | 500 GB SSD | 800 Mbit/s | Unlimited* |
| Cloud VPS 50 | 16 vCPUs | 64 GB | 300 GB NVMe | 600 GB SSD | 1 Gbit/s | Unlimited* |
| Cloud VPS 60 | 18 vCPUs | 96 GB | 350 GB NVMe | 700 GB SSD | 1 Gbit/s | Unlimited* |
⭐ Most popular plan.
* Incoming traffic: unlimited and unmetered. Outgoing: up to 32 TB/month at EU locations; fair usage policy applies. Contabo reserves the right to throttle servers with exceptionally high or disruptive usage.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Virtualization | KVM hypervisor |
| CPU | AMD EPYC (modern generation), shared vCPU cores |
| Storage choice | Gen 4 PCIe NVMe (faster) or standard SSD (higher capacity) — both included at no extra cost |
| Traffic | Unlimited inbound; up to 32 TB outbound (EU); fair usage applies |
| Network speed | 200 Mbit/s to 1 Gbit/s depending on plan |
| Provisioning | Minutes via Control Panel, API, or CLI |
| IP addresses | Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6 per instance; additional IPs available |
| Private networking | VLANs between servers; internal traffic free and unlimited |
| Firewall | Free built-in firewall, configurable via Control Panel |
| DDoS protection | Always-on, network-level, automatic — no extra cost |
| Snapshots | Up to 3 snapshot versions, managed via Control Panel |
| Auto Backup | Available as paid add-on (daily, up to 10 versions) |
| Nested virtualization | Not supported — use VDS or Dedicated Server for running VMs |
| Storage expansion | Additional SSD/NVMe purchasable directly from Control Panel |
Supported Operating Systems
| OS | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ubuntu | Free |
| Debian | Free |
| AlmaLinux | Free |
| Rocky Linux | Free |
| CentOS | Free |
| openSUSE | Free |
| FreeBSD | Free |
| Windows Server | Additional monthly fee |
Software & App Images (1-Click)
Docker · LAMP · Webmin (free) · Plesk (paid) · cPanel (paid) · Blockchain node images (Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others)
Management & DevOps
- Customer Control Panel (my.contabo.com): start/stop/restart, reinstall, snapshots, VNC access, storage expansion, DNS management
- Contabo API: RESTful; covers provisioning, networking, snapshots, storage
- CLI (
cntb): Command-line mirror of the API for scripting and automation - cloud-init: Automated provisioning with user-data scripts at boot
- Custom images: Upload and deploy custom OS images or ISOs
- SSH keys: Inject at deployment time via Control Panel or API
- CI/CD integration: API and CLI are compatible with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Terraform
Availability & Locations
Deployed across 12 data centers in 9 global regions:
EU (default) · USA (East & West) · United Kingdom · Singapore · Japan · Australia · India
Region selection is available at order time. Non-EU regions may carry an additional monthly fee. The Customer Control Panel displays expected latency per location.
Billing Terms
| Term | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum initial contract | 1 month |
| Following contracts | Equal to initial term |
| Billing cycles | Monthly, quarterly, 6-month, annual |
| Annual discount | Yes — reduced per-month rate |
| Setup fee | None |
| Cancellation notice | None (pre-paid) / 4 weeks (post-paid) |
| Payment | Pre-paid or post-paid |
Support
| Channel | Availability |
|---|---|
| Live Chat | 24/7, English-speaking agents |
| ContaBro (AI chatbot) | In-panel; escalates to human agents |
| Support Tickets / Email | 24/7 |
| Help Desk (self-service) | help.contabo.com |
| Tutorial Videos | YouTube |
Contabo provides unmanaged hosting. Support covers network, hardware, and initial 1-click add-on setup. OS configuration, application troubleshooting, and third-party software are the customer’s responsibility.
Limitations & Notes
- Nested virtualization is not supported on Cloud VPS. Use Cloud VDS or Dedicated Servers to run VMs.
- Storage type (NVMe vs. SSD) change requires a server reinstall — back up data first.
- Windows Server incurs an additional monthly license fee.
- Provisioning time is typically a few minutes; may vary by location.
Specifications subject to change — verify current details at contabo.com.
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