{"id":566,"date":"2024-01-22T18:39:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T18:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2024\/01\/22\/8852324-can-you-add-your-own-os-image-to-vps-at-hostinger\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:12:00","slug":"8852324-can-you-add-your-own-os-image-to-vps-at-hostinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/8852324-can-you-add-your-own-os-image-to-vps-at-hostinger\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Add Your Own OS Image to VPS at Hostinger?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"no-margin\">A common query we receive from our tech-savvy users is about the customization of virtual private servers (VPS), particularly regarding the installation of their own operating system (OS) images. This article aims to clarify Hostinger&rsquo;s policy on this matter and provide alternatives for those seeking customization.<\/p><p class=\"no-margin\">\n<\/p><h2 id=\"h_7e8f1de453\">Hostinger&rsquo;s Policy on Custom OS Images<\/h2><p class=\"no-margin\">At Hostinger, we strive to offer a wide range of solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our users.<\/p><p class=\"no-margin\">\n<\/p><p class=\"no-margin\">However, as of now, <b>we don&rsquo;t offer an option to upload or install your own OS images on VPS<\/b>. <\/p><p class=\"no-margin\">\n<\/p><p class=\"no-margin\">This policy is in place to ensure the highest levels of compatibility, security, and support for all our users.<\/p><p class=\"no-margin\">\n<\/p><h2 id=\"h_eeafe053a3\">Why Can&rsquo;t I Use My Own OS Image?<\/h2><p class=\"no-margin\">There are a few reasons for this policy:<\/p><ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Compatibility and performance<\/b>: ensuring that each OS is fully compatible with our infrastructure is vital for optimal performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Support and maintenance<\/b>: our support team is equipped to assist with the OS options we offer, ensuring effective and efficient troubleshooting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"no-margin\">Instead, consider the available operating systems we offer &#128071; <\/p><p class=\"no-margin\">\n<\/p><h2 id=\"h_33e0d8d05a\">Available OS Options at Hostinger<\/h2><p class=\"no-margin\">While you may not be able to install a custom OS image, Hostinger provides a variety of popular and widely-used OS options, including but not limited to:<\/p><ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Ubuntu<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/centos.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link\" rel=\"noopener\">CentOS<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/rockylinux.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocky Linux<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.debian.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Debian<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/almalinux.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link\" rel=\"noopener\">AlmaLinux<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"intercom-interblocks-callout\" style=\"background-color: #e3e7fa80;border-color: #334bfa33\">\n<p class=\"no-margin\">For a complete list, refer here:<b> <a href=\"\/support\/1583571-what-are-the-available-operating-systems-for-vps\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link\">What Are the Available Operating Systems for VPS?<\/a> &#128161; <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"no-margin\">\n<\/p><h2 id=\"h_a433b0d3aa\">Customization Within Available OS Options<\/h2><p class=\"no-margin\">Even though you can&rsquo;t upload your own OS image, there&rsquo;s still a lot of room for customization:<\/p><ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Full root access<\/b> provides you with full control over your VPS, allowing you to install and configure software within the provided OS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">You can <b>freely install and run any software and applications<\/b> you require within the constraints of the selected OS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Configuration flexibility <\/b>allows you to tailor your environment to suit your specific requirements, from web services to database management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"no-margin\">While Hostinger does not currently support the uploading of custom OS images to VPS, we offer a range of pre-installed OS options to cater to various needs and preferences. These options provide a balance of customization, performance, and security, ensuring that your VPS experience is both powerful and reliable.<\/p><p class=\"no-margin\">\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn if it&#8217;s possible to install your own operating system on a virtual private server at Hostinger<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":581,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"include_on_kodee":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[201],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-566","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-getting-started-vps"],"hreflangs":[{"locale":"en-US","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/8852324-can-you-add-your-own-os-image-to-vps-at-hostinger\/","default":1}],"include_on_kodee":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/566","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/581"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=566"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/566\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=566"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=566"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=566"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}