{"id":1415,"date":"2019-02-08T10:36:03","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T10:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2019\/02\/08\/1583582-how-and-why-to-purchase-vps-hosting-at-hostinger\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:12:16","slug":"1583582-how-and-why-to-purchase-vps-hosting-at-hostinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/1583582-how-and-why-to-purchase-vps-hosting-at-hostinger\/","title":{"rendered":"When to use VPS hosting at Hostinger and how to purchase it"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a type of hosting that virtually replicates a physical server with its own operating system and dedicated resources.<\/p>

This allows you to control all the server configurations, allowing you to create an environment fully adapted to your needs.<\/p>

For example, a VPS allows you to edit the php.ini <\/b>file, which is restricted to managed hosting environments. Unlike in managed hosting, you also get root access<\/b> to your VPS.<\/p>

Some other features, technologies, and programming languages that are available only in VPS<\/strong> plans include:<\/p>

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Programming Languages<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Java, Python, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, C++, C#, Perl<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Derived Libs \/ Third<\/b>–Party Systems<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Django, ZeroMQ PHP, SEER, Tomcat<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Database Functions<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PostgreSQL, SQL SERVER, SQL Triggers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Integrated Functions \/ Systems<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PHP GD2, FFMPEG, proc_open\/proc_close, ini_restore, openlog, syslog, apache_child_terminate, apache_get_version, apache_getenv, apache_note, apache_setenv, Reverse Proxy, register_globals off, mod_xsendfile, asterisk<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>

Keep in mind that VPS plans at Hostinger are self-managed<\/a>. This means that all settings, such as installing and updating OS and applications, creating a DNS zone, setting up a mail server, installing SSL, and everything else, should be done on your part.<\/p>

If you think VPS is the best option for you, you can find all the available plans here: VPS Hosting<\/a>.<\/p>

To explore other options, such as managed hosting, feel free to check our Web<\/a>, Cloud<\/a> or Agency<\/a> plans.<\/p>

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You can find more help with choosing in the following tutorial: Shared hosting vs VPS hosting: which one is for you?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

How to purchase a VPS hosting plan<\/h2>

New VPS hosting<\/h3>

If you already have a Hostinger account, you can purchase a new VPS from our website<\/a> or hPanel by following this guide → How to Purchase a Hosting Plan<\/a>.<\/p>

Upgrading to VPS<\/h3>

If you’re currently using a Web or Cloud hosting plan and find yourself in need of more resources, a greater variety of permissions, or access to VPS-exclusive features, consider moving to a VPS.<\/p>

It’s important to note that automatic upgrades from a Web or Cloud hosting plan to a VPS are not supported due to differences in server architecture. Instead, you can manually migrate your content to a VPS by following these steps:<\/p>

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    Download your website files and databases<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Backup your emails via webmail<\/a> (optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Purchase a new VPS plan<\/a> and set it up<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Transfer your files and databases, and email them to the VPS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>

    Since VPS is self-managed<\/b>, only you will be responsible for completing these steps.<\/p>

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    For a detailed guide, you can refer to the following tutorial → How to migrate a website from shared hosting to VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

    Additional resources<\/b><\/h3>

    If you have any more questions, please feel free to check our selection of articles<\/a> and tutorials<\/a> about VPS management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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