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Dedibox VPS FAQ

Reviewed on 18 March 2025

What is a Dedibox VPS?Link to this anchor

A Dedibox VPS (Virtual Private Servers) is a virtualized server that provides users with the power and flexibility of a dedicated server within a shared hosting environment, offering full control at a fraction of the cost.

How does a Dedibox VPS work?Link to this anchor

A Dedibox VPS works by partitioning a physical server into multiple isolated virtual environments, each functioning as an independent server with its own resources and configurations.

What are the benefits of using a Dedibox VPS?Link to this anchor

  • Enhanced reliability and performance compared to traditional shared hosting environments.
  • Full root access and control over server configurations to tailor your environment to your needs.
  • Each Dedibox VPS is an isolated environment for enhanced protection of your data and applications.

Who should use a Dedibox VPS?Link to this anchor

Dedibox VPS are suitable for individuals, businesses, and developers seeking greater control, customization, and performance than traditional shared hosting can provide. They are ideal for hosting websites, web applications, development environments, and more.

What ranges of Dedibox VPS are available?Link to this anchor

Currently, we offer two ranges of Dedibox VPS:

  • Dedibox VPS START: Ideal for smaller projects and development, offering 1 to 16 vCores, 1 to 32 GB RAM, and SATA SSD storage ranging from 10 GB to 320 GB.
  • Dedibox VPS PRO: Designed for production workloads, with 1 to 16 vCores, 1 to 16 GB RAM, and NVMe storage ranging from 20 GB to 640 GB.

What are the available locations for Dedibox VPS?Link to this anchor

Dedibox VPS are available in 60+ different locations worldwide, allowing you to deploy a Dedibox VPS as close as geographically possible to your user base.

What operating systems can I run on a Dedibox VPS?Link to this anchor

We support various Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian, providing flexibility for your specific requirements.

How do I manage my Dedibox VPS?Link to this anchor

You can manage your Dedibox VPS from the Dedibox console for administrative tasks such as restarting or reinstalling. For advanced users who prefer command-line interaction, you have full access as the root user via SSH.

Is my Dedibox VPS compatible with the Dedibox ecosystem?Link to this anchor

No, a Dedibox VPS is a standalone product and not compatible with the Dedibox ecosystem (RPN, Failovers IPs, Dedibackup, RPN-SAN, etc.).

Does my Dedibox VPS use shared resources or dedicated resources?Link to this anchor

Dedibox VPS provide an isolated environment in which you can access shared resources of the host system.

Does my Dedibox VPS come with unlimited traffic?Link to this anchor

Yes, but the bandwidth will be throttled beyond a certain amount of traffic (fair use). The amount of unthrottled bandwidth included with the VPS depends on the server configuration.

  • DEDIBOX VPS START

    ProductBandwidth (Mbps)Fair use traffic (TB)Throttle Mbps
    VPS-START-XS1001 TB2
    VPS-START-S1502 TB2
    VPS-START-M2003 TB5
    VPS-START-L3004 TB5
    VPS-START-XL5006 TB10
    VPS-START-XXL7508 TB10
  • DEDIBOX VPS PRO

    ProductBandwidth (Mbps)Fair use traffic (TB)Throttle Mbps
    VPS-PRO-XS2003 TB10
    VPS-PRO-S3004 TB10
    VPS-PRO-M4005 TB10
    VPS-PRO-L60010 TB10
    VPS-PRO-XL80015 TB10
    VPS-PRO-XXL100020 TB10

What happens when I exceed my fair-use traffic?Link to this anchor

Your monthly fair-use traffic allowance includes all incoming and outgoing data. Each plan comes with a specified monthly data allocation. If you exceed this limit, your connection speed will be reduced for the remainder of the billing cycle, in accordance with your plan’s terms. The speed of your connection will return to normal at the start of the next billing cycle when your data allocation resets.

How can I send email from my Dedibox VPS?Link to this anchor

For security reasons the SMTP ports of your Dedibox VPS are blocked and it is not possible to send email from your virtual machine.

How secure is a Dedibox VPS?Link to this anchor

Each Dedibox VPS is isolated from other virtual servers on the same host, ensuring security. However, best security practices, including regular updates, strong passwords, and firewall configurations, are essential to enhance security further.

Are IP addresses for Dedibox VPS assigned statically?Link to this anchor

IP addresses for Dedibox VPS are generally assigned statically. However, in rare cases, such as maintenance or replacement of a faulty host node, we may perform IP migrations, which can result in a change of IP address. You can find your updated IP address in the Dedibox console. Please note that we do not currently notify users of such changes. You can contact our support team if you experience any issues.

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