VPS private network: free internal connections for servers in the same region
A free VPC that connects servers in the same region over internal addresses
- Free within the same region
- Internal traffic not counted toward transfer
- Choose a range within 10.0.0.0/8
A VPS private network (VPC) is a network that connects servers in the same region to each other over internal addresses separated from the internet. HELPER VPS private network is free within the same region, and internal traffic between servers does not count toward monthly transfer.
Private network
Free within the same region
Free
Billed monthly
- Choose within 10.0.0.0/8
- Servers in the same region
- Free internal traffic
- Free
Private network + load balancer
Internal connections and distribution
471$/ mo
Billed monthly
- Choose within 10.0.0.0/8
- Servers in the same region
- Free internal traffic
- Load balancer 1 included
To put a load balancer in front of the private network Cloud load balancer
What setups is a VPS private network used for?
Once you have two or more servers, it is best to move connections between servers onto internal addresses. Skipping public addresses simplifies the setup and saves transfer. Here are four common setups.
Separating web servers and databases
Web servers receive users on public addresses, while database servers connect to web servers only over private addresses. The database port is never opened to the internet, keeping the setup clean and secure.
Services that group several servers
Keep app servers, cache servers and job servers in the same region and exchange data over internal addresses. Traffic between servers does not count toward monthly transfer, so adding servers means less worry about transfer.
Kubernetes and container clusters
Put Docker or Kubernetes nodes in the same private range and nodes talk to each other over internal addresses. Manage connections inside the cluster separately from outside access.
Backups and file sync
Send files and database dumps from production servers to a backup server in the same region over private addresses. Even moving large files often uses no public traffic.
How is a private network different from connecting over public IPs?
Every server has public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses and can connect to others. Adding a private network keeps connections between servers on separate internal addresses, splitting roles cleanly. Thinking of the entrance users use and the passage between servers separately makes the choice easy.
VPS private network
Connect servers in the same region over internal addresses
Best for
- Connections between web servers and databases
- Large file transfers between servers
- Internal services that need not be open to the internet
- When you want monthly transfer used only for user traffic
Public IP connections
Connect from anywhere over IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
Best for
- Websites and APIs users connect to
- Connections with servers in other regions
- Connections with outside services
- Services run on a single server
What is a VPS private network (VPC)?
VPC stands for virtual private cloud, a feature that creates an internal network just for you inside the cloud. Create a VPS private network and servers in the same region each get one more private address alongside their public address, and connect to each other with it. Private addresses are used only among servers in the same network, so you can keep internal services apart from the internet.
Choose the private range you want within 10.0.0.0/8. For example, set something like 10.10.0.0/24 and addresses within it are assigned to each server. Split ranges by service and you can tell which server plays which role from its address alone, and write firewall rules simply by range.
A private network groups servers within the same region. Connections stay inside data centers in the same city, so distances are short, and when you create more servers you just choose the same region and add them to the network. If you have servers in several countries, create one private network per region. Using a different range for each region makes management easy.
What can a private network save me?
The first thing you save is transfer. HELPER VPS servers' monthly transfer counts traffic over public addresses, and traffic exchanged between servers inside a private network is not counted. Even if your web servers and database exchange data all day, the transfer for user connections stays intact.
Next, you save setup time. Internal-only services such as databases, caches and admin tools need only be open on private addresses, cutting down the work of blocking public ports one by one. Add a single private range rule to the cloud firewall and there is almost never a need to edit rules as you add servers.
Finally, cost. The private network itself is free within the same region, and when you need to spread user connections, add load balancer 1 for $4.71 per month. Network costs are small, so even small services can start with a clean structure from the beginning.
How much does a VPS private network cost?
A VPS private network is free within the same region. Add a load balancer for $4.71 per month when you want to spread user connections across several servers.
Free within the same region
There is no fee for creating a private network and connecting servers to it. However many servers you add, the network stays free, so even small services start with a clean structure from the beginning.
Internal traffic not counted toward transfer
Traffic over private addresses does not count toward your servers' monthly transfer, so all your transfer goes to user traffic. The more often you move large files between servers, the bigger the advantage.
$4.71 per month with a load balancer
Put load balancer 1 in front and $4.71 per month is added, renewing together on each billing date. Manage it the same way as your servers.
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
$4.71
Starting price of this product (monthly)
Operating systems and apps for servers on the private network
The private network connects servers created with the same operating systems and one-click apps as regular VPS, as they are. Choose from Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, CentOS Stream and FreeBSD.
Why choose HELPER VPS private network
Free within the same region
The private network connects servers in the same region over internal addresses at no charge. However many servers you add, the network fee stays the same.
Internal connections that save transfer
Traffic exchanged between servers does not count toward monthly transfer. Your servers' transfer goes entirely to user connections.
Choose a range within 10.0.0.0/8
Choose a range that fits your service within 10.0.0.0/8 to organize addresses. Split ranges by service and you know a server's role from its address alone.
Separating internal services
Open databases and caches only on private addresses, keeping them apart from the internet. Internal service ports are not opened on public addresses, making operations easier.
Together with the firewall
Add a private range rule to the cloud firewall to easily build a setup that allows only internal connections. One rule covers newly added servers too.
Together with a load balancer
Build a structure where a load balancer receives users at the front and the servers behind it connect over private addresses. Load balancer 1 is $4.71 per month and the private network is free.
In 40 cities
Create a private network among servers in any of the 40 cities where you can create VPS. Gather your service servers in one city for short connections.
IPv4 and IPv6 stay as they are
Adding private addresses leaves each server's public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses in use as before. Split user connections onto public addresses and server-to-server connections onto private addresses.
One account, one management
Pay for servers, options and load balancers the same way and renew them together.
Where can I create a private network?
Create private networks among servers in the same region in all 40 cities where you can create VPS. Gather your service servers in one region and connect them with private addresses. Choose a city close to the countries with the most users and outside access gets faster too.
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
VPS private network FAQ
Answers on VPS private network pricing, ranges and how to connect
Is the VPS private network free?
Yes, it is free within the same region. There is no fee for creating a private network and connecting servers in the same region, and internal traffic between servers does not count toward monthly transfer either. If you need a load balancer to spread user connections across several servers, add load balancer 1 for $4.71 per month.
What is a VPC?
VPC stands for virtual private cloud, a feature that creates an internal network just for you inside the cloud. Servers in the same VPC connect to each other over private addresses, managed separately from public addresses. At HELPER VPS, the VPS private network plays this role. You can create it for free within the same region.
How do I choose the private address range?
Choose the range you want within 10.0.0.0/8. For example, set something like 10.10.0.0/24 and addresses within it are assigned to each server. Split ranges by service and you can tell a server's role from its address, and firewall rules become simple by range too. As you add servers, addresses are assigned within the same range, so there is little to change.
Can servers in other regions connect too?
A private network groups servers within the same region. Connections stay within the same city, so distances are short and the setup is simple. If you have servers in several countries, create one private network per region and link regions over public addresses with a VPN such as WireGuard. Using a different range in each region makes linking them easy.
Does internal traffic count toward transfer?
No, traffic exchanged between servers inside a private network does not count toward monthly transfer. Monthly transfer is based on traffic over public addresses, so even if your web servers and database exchange lots of data, the transfer for user connections stays intact. Setups that often move files to a backup server run without transfer worries too.
Does using a private network remove my public IP?
No, each server's public IPv4 address and IPv6 address stay as they are, and one private address is added. Use public addresses for services users connect to and private addresses for connections between servers. For internal-only servers, close public ports with the firewall for a clean setup. With each address's role clear, management is easy.
Can I open my database only on private addresses?
Yes. Configure the database to accept connections only on private addresses and close the database port on public addresses in the cloud firewall. Web servers connect to the database over private addresses, and the database stays invisible from the internet, making operations much easier. Even as you add servers, a single private range rule allows the new servers too.
What structure do I get with a load balancer?
The load balancer receives user connections on a public address and spreads them across several web servers in the same region. The web servers connect to database and cache servers over the private network. Load balancer 1 is $4.71 per month and the private network is free, so even small services can start with this structure. Use the same framework as you add servers.
Can I add servers to the network later?
Yes, just create a new server in the same region and add it to the private network. As your service grows, add servers with the same role one at a time, connect them to the network and put them in the load balancer's target list, and user connections are split across them too. New servers get private addresses in the same range and connect to existing servers right away, and if your firewall rules are written by range, there is nothing more to change.
How do I pay for the private network?
The private network is free to use right away. Fees for the servers and load balancers used with it are paid; the payment for your chosen billing period is processed at creation, then it renews automatically at the same amount on each billing date. Refunds go back to your account credit.
VPS private network guides
Guides worth reading when building an internal network
- Basic firewall setupAn example firewall setup that allows only the private range and tidies up public ports.
- Cloud load balancerHow to put a load balancer in front of a private network and spread user connections across several servers.
- Regions at a glanceSee the 40 cities where you can create private networks on one page.
The VPS private network is free for servers in the same region. Load balancer and server prices are monthly prices, paid, and renew automatically at the same amount on each billing date.
Internal traffic inside the private network does not count toward monthly transfer | If payment fails: server suspended, then deleted 3 days later | Remaining time on deleted servers is not refunded. Refunds go to your account credit.