Linux cloud hosting

Linux cloud servers with full root SSH

Deploy a Linux cloud server with NVMe SSD, dedicated resources, and root access from $2/mo. Ideal for Nginx, Docker, WordPress stacks, APIs, and CI runners — buy online without a signup wall.

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Why teams buy Linux cloud servers

A Linux cloud server is the default for modern cloud hosting: open packages, SSH automation, containers, and predictable ops. CloudServerHQ gives you dedicated vCPU/RAM and NVMe disks so Linux workloads stay fast under load.

Common Linux cloud server uses

Websites and APIs (Nginx, Caddy, Node, PHP-FPM)
Docker Compose and containerized microservices
Managed databases you install yourself (Postgres, MySQL, Redis)
CI runners, scrapers, bots, and agency client fleets

Need RDP instead? See Windows cloud server. Shopping on price? Start with a cheap cloud server.

Linux cloud server plans

Same NVMe cloud server lineup — provision with a Linux image after payment.

Memory	vCPU	Transfer	NVMe SSD	Monthly
512 MB Light staging and tiny services.	1 vCPU	1,000 GB	10 GB	$2.00
1 GB Small sites and low-traffic APIs.	1 vCPU	2,000 GB	20 GB	$3.00
2 GB Everyday apps and light production.	1 vCPU	4,000 GB	50 GB	$6.00
2 GB Extra CPU for busier workloads.	2 vCPUs	6,000 GB	60 GB	$9.00
4 GB Popular Popular production default.	2 vCPUs	8,000 GB	80 GB	$12.00
8 GB Heavier apps and multi-service stacks.	4 vCPUs	10,000 GB	160 GB	$24.00
16 GB Memory-heavy databases and panels.	8 vCPUs	12,000 GB	320 GB	$48.00

Linux cloud server FAQ

What is a Linux cloud server?

A Linux cloud server is a virtual machine running a Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, and similar) with full root/SSH access. CloudServerHQ Linux cloud servers include NVMe SSD and dedicated CPU/RAM.

Which Linux distros can I run?

Popular choices include Ubuntu LTS and Debian. After provisioning you have full root to install packages, Docker, panels, or harden the OS to your standard.

Can I run Docker on a Linux cloud server?

Yes. With root access you can install Docker Engine, compose stacks, reverse proxies, and monitoring agents on any Linux cloud server plan.

Linux cloud server vs Windows cloud server?

Choose Linux for most web, API, and DevOps workloads. Choose Windows when you need RDP, IIS, or Windows-only software. See our Windows cloud server page for that path.