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Using VPS Instead of a Shared or Reseller Package

  • About VPS
  • Do I Need a VPS?
  • VPS General Information
  • VPS Operating System
  • What Comes With a VPS?
  • Upgrading
  • How to Switch to VPS
  • When to Upgrade from Shared Hosting to a VPS
  • Shared vs. VPS
  • Dedicated vs. VPS
  • VPS Hosting Guide
  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • WHM Initial Setup
  • Private Name Servers
  • What are Private Name Servers?
  • Register
  • NS A Records
  • DNS Glue

Moving from a Reseller to a VPS is only recommended if you need more control of the server. For example, if you need additional software or make modifications that are not allowed on a shared server. Otherwise, Reseller hosting is preferred for 99% of resellers because you get all the reseller tools (including WHMCS for free), and you have managed hosting for your clients. Here are some specific needs that will require a VPS or Dedicated server.

  • Office emails - If you have multiple email users working from the same office (same connection IP address), you will want a VPS. The reason is that shared and reseller plans limit POP and IMAP connections to 30 per hour per connecting IP.
  • Mass emailing - If you advertise through email or have a large contact mailing list, you will want a VPS. The reason is that Shared and Reseller plans limit each domain name to sending 500 emails per hour.
  • Custom installations - If you want to develop a custom hosting environment or install something that is not compatible with our shared servers, you will want a VPS. The reason is that Shared and Reseller plans do not allow you to change the included server hardware and software; we must provide a stable and consistent environment for everyone on a shared server, and allowing changes will inevitably affect the other users.