Container VPS: light Linux LXC servers
Small cloud servers that start light and fast as Linux containers
- 16GB to 32GB memory
- Starts in seconds
- Root access and dedicated IPv4
A container VPS is a lightweight virtual server that gives each server its own isolated space on a single Linux kernel. HELPER VPS container VPS starts at $25.00 per month for a 16GB memory server, with root access, a dedicated IPv4 address and SSD storage, so you can deploy services right away.
Container VPS 16GB
Linux container
2500$/ mo
Billed monthly
- 6 vCPU
- 16 GB RAM
- 300 GB SSD
- Linux containers
- 1 IPv4 IPv6 included
Container VPS 32GB
Linux containers
4500$/ mo
Billed monthly
- 8 vCPU
- 32 GB RAM
- 600 GB SSD
- Linux containers
- 1 IPv4 IPv6 included
If you want your own kernel and full use of Docker Cloud VPS
What is a container VPS used for?
For small, always-on services that use little memory, a container VPS is the lightest fit. Here are four common uses and the sizes that fit them.
Small websites and landing pages
Good for hosting static sites, PHP sites and company pages on Nginx or Caddy. A 16GB server comfortably handles sites with thousands of visitors a day, and the dedicated IPv4 lets you connect your domain and a free certificate right away.
Telegram and Discord bots
Bots built with Python or Node.js use little memory and need to stay on all day. A container VPS starts fast and wastes few resources, so even one server per bot is easy on the budget.
Development and test environments
A good fit for test servers for trying new versions, preview servers your team shares and Linux servers for learning. Order when needed and cancel when done, making it easy to run several small experiments at once.
Monitoring and alert servers
Good for setting aside light but essential tools, such as Uptime Kuma checking other servers, cron jobs and small API relay servers. Place it in a different region from your production servers to spot outages from the outside right away.
How is a container VPS different from a regular cloud VPS?
Both come with root access and a dedicated IP, but the virtualization differs. To start light and fast, a container VPS fits; to work with the kernel yourself, a cloud VPS fits.
Container VPS
A light server sharing the Linux kernel
Best for
- Small websites and bots
- Services that are fine with around 16GB of memory
- Test servers that start in seconds
- When starting at the lowest monthly price
Cloud VPS
A full virtual server with its own kernel
Best for
- When running Docker and Kubernetes yourself
- When you need kernel modules such as WireGuard
- When you want FreeBSD or a different kernel
- When using extra disk and automatic backups options
Yearly cheap VPS
A long-running server paid once a year
Best for
- Personal servers kept on for a year or more
- When you want fewer payments
- Small services that need generous transfer
- When you want an even lower monthly equivalent cost
How does a container VPS work?
A container VPS splits servers using isolation features provided by the Linux kernel, such as LXC. Each server has its own separate processes, file system, network and users, so from the inside you log in as root, install packages and start services just like a regular Linux server. It does not emulate the whole hardware, so the operating system starts in seconds and you get a bigger share of the same memory.
The kernel is shared with the host, so you choose your operating system from Linux distributions. After ordering, tell us the distribution you want and we prepare it as is. Popular distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux all work as they are, and programs such as web servers, databases, Python, Node.js and PHP install with the usual commands. If you need to change the kernel version yourself or load kernel modules, choose a cloud VPS.
For programs that use a TUN device, such as OpenVPN, request TUN device support on the support page after your first payment and we will turn it on. Common Linux programs such as web services, bots and development tools work right away with no extra setup, and dedicated IPv4 and IPv6 addresses accept outside connections right away.
How much does a container VPS cost per month?
The smallest container VPS, 16GB, includes 6 vCPU and 300GB SSD for $25.00 per month. The 32GB server is $45.00, with IPv4 and IPv6 addresses included in the prices in the table.
Start with 16GB, and when traffic grows and memory runs short, order a new server in a larger size and move over. If you run several services, a setup with one container VPS per service works well too. While you fix one service, the others stay up, keeping management tidy.
Payment is made with USDT. Pay for the chosen period when you order, and pay a new invoice for each renewal. The minimum payment is $25.
What should I do first when using a container VPS?
When the server is ready, our team sends you the login details. First log in as root and change the password, then add your computer's SSH public key to the server to switch to key login for convenience and security. Then update the package lists and install only the programs you need, such as a web server or runtime, to use memory most efficiently.
Next is the firewall. Open only the ports needed for SSH and web services and close the rest, and even a small server stays well protected. To have services start automatically, create systemd service files. Even after the server restarts, your web server and bots come back up together within seconds.
Finally, build the habit of protecting your data. Copy config files and databases daily to another server or object storage and you can easily restore anything deleted by mistake. If you run several small servers, turn the same steps into a script and run it on each new server to cut setup time significantly.
How much does a container VPS cost?
HELPER VPS container VPS starts at $25.00 per month. Choose from four options by memory and SSD size, and the monthly price in the table includes a dedicated IP address and everything else.
Start at the lowest monthly price
The 16GB server is a light starting point. Try jobs such as personal sites, bots and practice servers month by month with no pressure, and move to a larger size when needed.
Servers that start in seconds
Because it does not emulate the whole hardware, starting and restarting the server is fast. Reboots after updates finish quickly too, reducing service downtime.
Renews monthly by invoice
Pay with USDT and pay a new invoice for each renewal. No card to register and no contract term, so you pay cleanly only while you use it.
HELPER VPS in numbers
Choose from 40 regions, 12 operating systems and 10 one-click apps in one account, and pay right away. The numbers below are based on what is on sale now.
40
Data center regions
12
Operating systems
10
One-click apps
$25.00
Starting price of this product (monthly)
Choose a Linux distribution for your container VPS
Choose from Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux and CentOS Stream. Install web servers, databases and runtimes such as Python and Node.js with the usual package commands.
Why choose HELPER VPS container VPS
Light, efficient Linux containers
Because the kernel is shared, programs get a bigger share of the same memory. The smaller the service, the more you feel the difference.
Install freely with root access
Log in as root, install packages and set the firewall, users and service settings yourself. Use the same commands you use on a regular Linux server.
Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6 included
Every server comes with one dedicated IPv4 address and an IPv6 address, so you can connect a domain and get a certificate right away.
SSD storage
Storage on every size is SSD, so web pages and databases respond quickly. The 16GB server includes 300GB, and the 32GB server 600GB.
Choose from 40 regions
Choose the city closest to your users in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Placing each service in a different country is easy too.
Connect securely with SSH keys
After ordering, send your public key on the support page and we add it to the new server, so you log in securely without a password from the start.
Careful reinstalls and cancellations
For an operating system reinstall or cancellation, let us know on the support page after your first payment, and our team double-checks the server name before handling it. Even when you manage several servers together, no other server gets deleted by mistake.
Our team handles setup
When you order, our team prepares the server and sends you the login details. For tasks like resizing, restarts and switching distributions, request them on the support page after your first payment and we will help.
Manage several in one account
Order several and manage them. Each server has its own renewal date, so you cancel only the servers you no longer need.
Where can I create a container VPS?
You can order a container VPS in 40 cities across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Choose a city close to the countries with the most users for faster responses.
Germany
Netherlands
United Kingdom
France
7 cities in United States
Canada
Brazil
Singapore
2 cities in Japan
2 cities in India
2 cities in Australia
Mexico
Spain
Sweden
Poland
South Africa
South Korea
- Germany
- Netherlands
- United Kingdom
- France
- 7 cities in United States
- Canada
- Brazil
- Singapore
- 2 cities in Japan
- 2 cities in India
- 2 cities in Australia
- Mexico
- Spain
- Sweden
- Poland
- South Africa
- South Korea
Chile
Colombia
Italy
Switzerland
Finland
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Nigeria
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Container VPS FAQ
Answers on container VPS pricing, virtualization and payment
How much does a container VPS cost per month?
The smallest container VPS, 16GB, is $25.00 per month. It includes 6 vCPU, 16GB memory, 300GB SSD and a dedicated IPv4. 32GB is $45.00, and the amount in the table is the full monthly price.
What is a container VPS?
A virtual server that gives each server its own isolated space using the Linux kernel's isolation features. From the inside, you log in as root and install programs like a regular Linux server. It does not emulate the whole hardware, so it is light and starts fast.
Which operating systems can I use?
It uses Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux and CentOS Stream. The kernel is shared with the host, so if you need Windows or FreeBSD, choose a Windows VPS or cloud VPS.
Can I install Docker?
A container VPS is itself a lightweight container, so installing programs directly works best. If you want to run several containers with Docker, create a cloud VPS, which has its own kernel, with the Docker one-click app and it starts with installation already done.
Can I use it as a VPN server?
For VPNs that use a TUN device, such as OpenVPN, request TUN device support on the support page after your first payment and we will turn it on. If you want WireGuard, which runs as a kernel module, the WireGuard one-click app on a cloud VPS is the fastest way.
How do I pay?
Pay with USDT and the exact amount is charged when you order. Once the payment is confirmed, the server is created, and you can renew it by paying the renewal invoice before the billing period ends. Refunds go to your account credit and are applied automatically to your next invoice.
What happens when the billing period ends?
When the billing period ends, the server stops, and if you pay the renewal invoice within 3 days, the server starts again. If not renewed, the server is deleted and the remaining time is not refunded.
Can I move to a bigger size?
Order a new container VPS in the size you want and move your data to get the bigger specs. We explain how to move on the support page after your first payment. Once everything is moved, cancel the old server and its fee stops.
Can I send email?
Port 25 for sending mail is blocked to prevent spam. Send notification emails through port 587 or 465 of an external mail sending service. Sign-up emails from websites and bots are handled the same way.
How many can I create in one account?
Order a separate container VPS for each service and manage them. You can have up to 20 orders waiting to be prepared at once. Up to 3 accounts can be created from the same IP.
Container VPS guides
Guides worth following right after you get a new container VPS
- Your first loginThe steps to log in to your new server as root and change the password, with the SSH commands for Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Create and add an SSH keyHow to create a key with ssh-keygen and add it to HELPER VPS so you log in with a key instead of a password.
- Basic firewall setupAn example firewall setup that opens only the ports you really need, such as the web server and SSH. The smaller the server, the more it pays to do this first.
Prices shown are monthly prices in US dollars, and the exact amount is charged when you order. Once the payment is confirmed, the server is created, and you can renew it by paying the renewal invoice before the billing period ends.
Minimum payment: $25 | Cancel: ends together when the server is deleted | When the billing period ends: server suspended, then deleted after 3 days | Remaining time on deleted servers is not refunded. Refunds go to your account credit.