Order your Ubuntu server, get the login details by email within minutes and start running apt, Docker or your own scripts without a forced control panel in the way.
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Every plan runs on SSD storage with a full 1 Gbps port, with Ubuntu preinstalled and ready as soon as you log in.
For small projects and testing
or $94.99 billed yearly
For growing apps and dev work
or $154.99 billed yearly
For busier sites and services
or $286.99 billed yearly
For databases and heavier loads
or $490.99 billed yearly
Need CentOS, Debian or another distribution instead? Every plan above is also available on our Linux VPS page.
Log in with SSH and you own the machine. No forced panel standing between you and apt, ufw or systemctl.
Every plan runs on solid state storage, so package installs, database queries and container builds stay quick.
Start on the smallest plan and move up to more CPU, RAM or storage later without losing your data.
Docker and containers run cleanly on Ubuntu, with no permission issues or missing dependencies to chase down.
IPv6 is available on every plan without extra paperwork or a separate request to support.
Pay with Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency and your Ubuntu server is provisioned as soon as the payment confirms.
The newest long term support release, a solid default for new projects that want the latest packages and the longest support window.
A well tested release with wide compatibility, a common pick for production workloads already running on this version.
Still supported and still stable, a fit for older projects or specific software that expects this version.
Run Node.js, Python or a full LAMP stack, Ubuntu's package names and documentation make setup fast even for less common frameworks.
Pull images and run compose files right away, Ubuntu handles Docker with no odd permission errors to work around.
Install PostgreSQL, MySQL or Redis directly, or run them in containers next to your application on the same box.
Scheduled scripts, crawlers, and trading bots keep running around the clock, no need to leave your home computer on all day.
Network level filtering absorbs common flood attacks before they reach your server.
Take a snapshot before a risky change and roll back in minutes if something goes wrong.
Reinstall the OS or switch Ubuntu versions yourself without opening a ticket and waiting.
Tickets are actually read by a real person who looks into the issue, not just answered with some copy-paste reply.
If the server doesn't work out in the first 7 days, open a ticket and we'll refund it, no long explanation required.
Moving from another host? Tell support what you're running and we'll help you plan the move to your new Ubuntu VPS so nothing gets lost in the process.
Setup was instant. I had the login details in my inbox within a minute and SSH worked right away, no fighting with the firewall.
Backend developer
I asked a real question about IPv6 routing and got a real answer, not a copy paste script. That alone kept me around.
Infrastructure lead
Started on the smallest plan for a side project, upgraded a few weeks later when I added Postgres, no downtime during the switch.
Indie developer
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For a new project, 24.04 LTS is the safest default. If your software specifically requires 20.04 or 22.04, either is still fully supported here.
Login details usually arrive by email within a couple of minutes, without a manual ticket or extra verification step.
Yes, as your project grows, you can upgrade to a bigger plan anytime, and don't worry, all your current setup stays exactly as it is.
Nope, you get plain SSH access right from the start. No panel required, though you're welcome to install one yourself if you'd like.
Most people change the root password, run apt update and apt upgrade, then set up ufw and fail2ban before installing anything else.
The same plans are also available with CentOS, Debian, Fedora, Rocky Linux, or AlmaLinux on our Linux VPS page, same hardware, just a different OS choice.
Pick the plan that matches your project, choose your Ubuntu version, and log in with SSH as soon as the payment goes through.
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Wasn’t planning to use Ubuntu on VPS, just needed something quick to host a couple side projects. Picked it cause I’d used it on my laptop before, figured why not. Setup was fine, SSH worked right out of the box, didn’t have to fight with the firewall (for once).
Ran a couple Python scripts, a little Docker setup too. Not heavy stuff, but it held up. I don’t tweak much, just need it to stay alive and not crash randomly. So far, so good.
So, I’ve been using Eldernode for a while now maybe like 8–9 months? Not gonna lie, didn’t expect much when I signed up. Just wanted a cheap Ubuntu VPS that actually works. But it surprised me.
First thing: setup was instant. I literally got the login info in my inbox within a minute. No ticket, no waiting, no weird KYC stuff. Just straight to the point.
You get full root access, obviously. I know everyone says that, but here it actually means something I wasn’t blocked by any “managed panel” or weird restrictions. SSH in, do your thing. I set up UFW, installed Docker, no hiccups.
Also, uptime’s been solid. I check with UptimeRobot and I think it’s been 99.9%+ easy. No major drops. Once I rebooted manually for an update, that’s it.
Oh, and IPv6 was available without jumping through hoops. That’s rare.
TL;DR fast setup, real root access, no drama.
When I was picking a plan, I honestly didn’t overthink it I just went with the cheapest one to see how it performs. It came with 1 core, 1GB RAM, SSD, and it was like… $4 or $5/month? Something like that. Surprisingly, it handled my Node.js app fine.
A few weeks in, I upgraded to a 2GB RAM plan because I started running PostgreSQL alongside the app and it started to choke a bit. But the switch was smooth no downtime, no nonsense.
What I like is that there’s no mystery pricing. You look at the list, pick what you want, and boom that’s what you pay. No hidden fees or weird upsells like “add $7 for SSD” or some garbage.
For small personal projects or dev testing, even the lowest plan gets the job done. But if you’re running anything like production stuff or traffic-heavy sites, go with 2–4GB RAM minimum.
The first time I logged into my Ubuntu VPS, I literally copied the IP from the email, opened terminal, and typed ssh root@ip. No control panel, no setup wizard, just raw Linux.
I changed the root password right away (habit at this point), then ran apt update && apt upgrade because let’s be honest, every fresh VPS needs that. After that, I installed htop, ufw, and fail2ban. Basic stuff, but it makes a huge difference.
If you’re new to VPS or Linux in general, it might feel a bit intimidating at first. But Ubuntu makes it bearable. Package names make sense, documentation is everywhere, and half the time you Google something, the top answer is literally for Ubuntu.
Oh and don’t forget to set up SSH keys. Password auth works but… meh. If you plan to use this VPS for anything more than testing, keys are the way to go.
I’ve used my Ubuntu VPS for a bunch of things over time some serious, some just random experiments. The cool part is, it doesn’t really care what you throw at it. Want to set up a LAMP stack? Run tasksel, pick LAMP, and boom done.
I’ve hosted Flask apps, Node.js APIs, and even ran a full-blown Django project for a client on a 2-core, 4GB RAM VPS. Wasn’t blazing fast, but it worked. I also played around with Docker a lot it’s surprisingly smooth on Ubuntu. No permission weirdness, no missing dependencies.
Git is, obviously, a no-brainer. I have a few personal projects auto-deploy from GitHub using simple webhooks and bash scripts. Nothing fancy, just quick and dirty setups that get the job done.
Point is, whether you’re building a small API, testing containers, or messing with automation scripts, Ubuntu VPS gives you a clean base to build whatever the hell you want and it stays out of your way.
First thing I always do on a fresh VPS: change the SSH port. It’s not a magic bullet, but it cuts down the junk login attempts by like… 80%. Then I disable password auth entirely and stick to SSH keys. If I lose the key, that’s on me.
After that, I install ufw and just allow ports I actually use usually 22 (SSH, custom port), 80 and 443 for web. I used to keep everything open and wonder why stuff breaks. Don’t do that.
For brute-force protection, fail2ban is still my go-to. Not perfect, but good enough to stop random bots from hammering the login.
As for performance: just keep it lean. Don’t install crap you’re not using. I run htop occasionally, check load averages, kill zombie processes. That’s it. Ubuntu runs well if you don’t mess it up.
Honestly, I didn’t even know about Eldernode until I saw someone mention it on a random forum thread. Was looking for a VPS with Ubuntu, root access, and nothing fancy. Gave it a shot.
The thing I noticed first? No BS during signup. I paid, got my server, and logged in all within like 2 minutes. That was refreshing.
Support isn’t live chat or instant, but when I opened a ticket to ask about IPv6 routing, someone actually gave a proper answer not a copy-paste script. That counts.
Also, I like that they don’t force some custom control panel on you. Just plain access. No bloated dashboard or five-step wizard before you can even run apt.
Pricing’s fair too. Not the absolute cheapest, but solid for what you get. I’ve tried cheaper providers that went offline for hours. Eldernode’s been stable.
So yeah, they’re not flashy, but they don’t waste your time. That alone puts them ahead of half the providers I’ve used.
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