Cloud VPS · Root SSH · Full stack management

Cloud VPS. Your server, fully managed.

Virtual private servers provisioned, hardened, and managed by Sky. You get root SSH access, a full LEMP stack, automated backups, and Cloudflare — we handle everything from spin-up to ongoing maintenance.

VPS status
Sky VPS · Growth Node
Running
Uptime
99.97%
RAM
7.1GB
Storage
75GB
CPU load12%
RAM usage44%
Disk used31%
Last backup Today · 03:12 UTC
EPYC processors across all VPS tiers
0 AMD
SSD on every instance — no spinning rust
0 NVMe
monthly traffic included on all plans
0 TB
network uplink, daily encrypted backups
0 Gbps
Cloud VPS plans

Cloud VPS: three tiers, scale without migration.

Start small and resize in minutes as your traffic grows. All plans include Sky setup, stack installation, daily backups, and ongoing management.

Starter VPS
Starter

4 vCPU shared · AMD EPYC · ideal for new projects

vCPUStarter · Growth · Business
RAMIncluded on request
Storage80 GB NVMe SSD
Traffic20 TB/mo included
NetworkUp to 1 Gbit/s
BackupsDaily · 7-day retention
SSH accessRoot · included

£39/ month

Best when the brief needs shaping before build starts.

Growth VPS · Most popular
Growth

8 vCPU shared AMD · WooCommerce, multisite, staging

vCPU8 shared (AMD EPYC)
RAM16 GB
Storage240 GB NVMe SSD
Traffic20 TB/mo included
NetworkUp to 1 Gbit/s
BackupsDaily · 14-day retention
SSH accessRoot · included

£89/ month

Sky setup + full stack + ongoing management included

Power VPS
Power

8 vCPU dedicated AMD · guaranteed resources, no contention

vCPU8 dedicated (AMD EPYC)
RAM32 GB
Storage360 GB NVMe SSD
Traffic20 TB/mo included
NetworkUp to 1 Gbit/s
BackupsDaily · 30-day retention
SSH accessRoot · included

£199/ month

Sky setup + full stack + ongoing management included

What's included

Full stack. Zero setup headache.

Every VPS comes fully configured by Sky. You don’t need to touch the command line unless you want to. Here’s what we set up on day one.

Full LEMP stack

Nginx web server, PHP-FPM (8.2 or 8.3), MariaDB, and Redis object cache. Configured for performance from the start — not default settings.

Security hardening

SSH key-only authentication, firewall (UFW) with minimal open ports, fail2ban, automatic security updates, and SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt.

Automated backups

Daily encrypted backups to S3-compatible object storage. Retention depends on plan (7–30 days). Point-in-time restore on request. Backup health monitored daily.

Cloudflare integration

Cloudflare proxying configured for DDoS protection, edge caching, and faster global delivery. DNS managed through Cloudflare — we handle the records.

Uptime monitoring

24/7 uptime checks with instant alerts. Monthly uptime report included. Response time tracking to catch performance degradation before your users notice.

Root SSH access

Full root access via SSH key. You can deploy your own code, install any software, and configure the server however you need. We manage the foundation — you control the application layer.
When to choose VPS

VPS is the right choice when you need more control.

Managed hosting handles the basics. A VPS is the step up when you need dedicated resources, custom software, or full root access.

Good fit for VPS
Consider dedicated instead
How we work

Four phases from first brief to shipped system.

01

Enquire

Tell us your workload — what you're running, expected traffic, and any software requirements. We'll confirm the right tier.
02

Provisioning

We spin up your VPS, configure the OS, and harden SSH. Takes under 2 hours.
03

Stack install

Nginx, PHP-FPM, MariaDB, Redis, and Cloudflare configured to your spec. Backups wired to S3.
04

Handover

SSH credentials, monitoring dashboard access, and runbook delivered. We deploy your site or you deploy yours.
05

Ongoing

Monthly management retainer: OS updates, backup monitoring, performance checks, and support included.
FAQ

VPS questions answered.

Shared vCPUs are burst-capable — your instance can use spare CPU from the host when it’s available. Under sustained load, you might share resources with neighbouring instances. Dedicated vCPUs (Power tier) are reserved exclusively for your instance — no contention, consistent performance. WooCommerce checkout flows, high-frequency API calls, and campaign traffic spikes are best served by dedicated vCPUs.

Yes. VPS resizes are done at the infrastructure level — your data stays on the same storage, the instance is simply allocated more CPU and RAM. Downtime is typically under 5 minutes for a resize. We schedule these during low-traffic windows.

Yes. Every VPS comes with full root SSH access via key authentication. You can install any software, modify configuration, and deploy however your team works. We manage the base OS and stack — the application layer is entirely yours.

Default stack is Nginx + PHP-FPM (your choice of 8.2 or 8.3) + MariaDB + Redis. If your application needs a different stack — Apache, PostgreSQL, Node.js, Python — tell us in the enquiry and we’ll configure accordingly. Custom stacks are quoted per requirement.

Default stack is Nginx + PHP-FPM (your choice of 8.2 or 8.3) + MariaDB + Redis. If your application needs a different stack — Apache, PostgreSQL, Node.js, Python — tell us in the enquiry and we’ll configure accordingly. Custom stacks are quoted per requirement.

A one-time setup fee covers provisioning, OS hardening, stack installation, backup configuration, and Cloudflare integration. The monthly fee covers ongoing management and support. Setup fee is quoted at enquiry stage — typically £149–299 depending on stack complexity.

Our managed WordPress hosting does not include mailboxes. Email and web hosting are separate services, and we’ve found mixing them on the same server causes reliability issues. We recommend Google Workspace (from £4.60/user/mo) or Zoho Mail (free tier available). We’ll help you set up MX records as part of the migration process.