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Read MoreDoes a Hosting Company Own LowEndBox?
LowEndBox and LowEndTalk are not owned or affiliated with any web hosting company. While in the past that was not the case, since being acquired by WNY IT Services in January 2020, LowEndBox and LowEn...
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Read MoreWhich VPN Service Provider does LowEndBox Recommend?
We’ve recently been featuring some of the better VPN providers in a very crowded marketplace here at LowEndBox, and one of our favorite providers is PureVPN! Plus we've got an exclusive discount coupo...
Read MoreCan I run my own VPN?
Self-Hosted vs. VPN Service A VPN is pretty easy to spin up on your own. We have a tutorial on this. You only need a small VPS – even a 128MB is more than plenty. Obviously what you want is a lot o...
Read MoreWhat is a VPN?
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates a private, encrypted tunnel between your PC, tablet, or phone and an endpoint. For example, let’s say you’re staying in a hotel in Anaheim, California, USA. Yo...
Read MoreCommon Uses for a VPS
What are 5 common uses for a LowEndBox (aka a cheap VPS)? LowEndBox recently ran a poll asking that question and in this FAQ article, we’ll highlight the most common use cases for a LowEndBox. Are you...
Read MoreWhy You Want a Low End Box
We define a “Low-EndBox” as a cheap virtual server. “Cheap” is obviously relative and changes over time. When LEB started, cheap cloud hosting meant a 64MB RAM server for $5 or less. Today you can...
Read MoreWhat is LowEndTalk.com?
One of the Internet's busiest and most engaging hosting related forums is our very own LowEndTalk.com - the message board companion to LowEndBox.com. Known for its spirited discussion and strong commu...
Read MoreHow does a hosting provider get featured on LowEndBox?
Hundreds of thousands of users visit LowEndBox per month, looking for deals on services from companies like yours. We’re interested in featuring quality companies offering great services at a discount...
Read MoreWhich VPS providers does LowEndBox recommend?
All hosting and VPS providers featured on LowEndBox pass a basic review and reliability check prior to their offers being published. That said, we always recommend that buyers conduct their own resear...
Read MoreAdvertise on LowEndBox and LowEndTalk
LowEndBox and LowEndTalk are ad supported and the ongoing hosting, maintenance, content creation and overhead of our websites is significant. Our advertisers (generally hosting providers or other tech...
Read MoreWhat location is best for VPS Hosting?
There is no best datacenter location for VPS hosting, just the location that is best for you. In the United States, datacenters in California and New York are especially popular because of their abili...
Read MoreDo I need to be technically-inclined to use a VPS?
Yes and No. A Linux VPS does require some technical understanding because you will generally be accessing it using either a web hosting control panel, like cPanel, or by a terminal session (text only)...
Read MoreWhen is the right time to upgrade from Shared Hosting to a VPS?
That depends on a number of factors which we've explained in detail in a recent article about Why and When to Use a VPS instead of Shared Hosting. Essentially it comes down to: If you are just looking...
Read MoreCan a VPS be DDoS Protected?
Yes! While DDoS attacks are getting a little less common when it comes to simple high-volume/high-traffic attack patterns LowEndBox has featured numerous cheap VPS plans that offer DDoS Protection. Ch...
Read MoreHow secure is a VPS?
A VPS is generally as secure as a private dedicated server. Ultimately how secure your virtual private server is depends on the steps you take to securing it. At LowEndBox we are big on security and h...
Read MoreWhat Operating System can I run on my Cheap VPS?
Just about any! Depending on the underlying virtualization engine, you may or may not be limited in your choices. For example, an OpenVZ based virtual private server may be limited to certain Linux di...
Read MoreWhat is LowEndBox.com?
LowEndBox.com is made up of a small team that have a common interest in the community and the low end box field as a whole. Our mission is to help our users find really great hosting solutions, includ...
Read MoreHow do I log into a VPS?
To log into a Linux based VPS (i.e. CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora) you would utilize an SSH client such as PuTTY or WinSCP. To access a Windows based VPS, you would use Remote Desktop Connection, mak...
Read MoreHow do I manage my VPS?
Most VPS providers provide a VPS control panel where you will be able to administrate your server’s state - this is usually powered by either SolusVM, Virtualizor, or a custom control panel solution t...
Read MoreHow much disk space does my VPS need?
Every project has different needs and takes different demands. You should consider numerous factors when determining how much storage space you might need, such as the operating system, and the type o...
Read MoreDoes a VPS come with a dedicated IP address?
Yes, VPS’s generally include a dedicated IPv4 address. If your provider advertises that they are providing you with a “NAT IP” - then be aware that this is not a dedicated IP. Otherwise, if there is n...
Read MoreCan I host a game server on a VPS?
Yes, gameservers are commonly hosted on VPS’s because of the great amount of flexibility and root access that VPS servers come with. Common gameservers hosted on VPS include, but are not limited to: M...
Read MoreHow do I use a VPS?
LowEndBox is a resource website which has dozens of different tutorials published, designed to help you navigate the use of your VPS server. Just go on our website and click on the Tutorials section o...
Read MoreHow much is a VPS?
On LowEndBox, the cost of a VPS is anywhere from $1/month to $10/month. The cost of VPS hosting varies, depending on how much resources you’re looking for. Using a resource website like LowEndBox, you...
Read MoreWhat is a VPS?
A VPS is a Virtual Private Server. It is a private server which is exclusively yours to use, and can be installed with any operating system of your choice. A VPS service provides you with a carved out...
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