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VPS & SSH

VPS vs managed hosting

Choose VPS only when you need server-level control.

What this means

What this means

Managed hosting is simpler for normal websites. VPS is better for developers, APIs, custom stacks, and SSH workflows.

Before you start

Before you start

Know whether you need SSH, custom services, root-level configuration, or managed simplicity.

Step-by-step guidance

Step-by-step guidance

  1. Choose managed hosting for basic websites.
  2. Choose WordPress for publishing workflows.
  3. Choose VPS for custom runtime or server configuration.
  4. Document who will administer the server.

What CM Cloud support will review

What CM Cloud support will review

Support reviews technical ownership, resource needs, access model, backups, firewall expectations, and migration risk.

What is not automated yet

What is not automated yet

Choosing VPS does not create a server, expose Proxmox details, open firewall ports, or start provisioning automatically.

Safety note

Safety note

Reading this article does not trigger payment, provisioning, DNS, registrar, Cloudflare, WHMCS, or provider actions.

Safe next action

Safe next action

Order VPS only if you are ready for SSH-first operation or have support review.

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