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canonical: "https://vpsden.com/self-hosting-vps"
updated: "2026-09-25"
brand: "VPSDEN"
title: "A Linux VPS for the applications you want to run yourself"
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VPSDEN / choose your server

# A Linux VPS for the applications you want to run yourself

Choose VPSDEN for a small website, Docker service or self-hosted application when you want root access, persistent storage and crypto payment. SHADE Reykjavík offers 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB NVMe for €22.53 prepaid for 3 months. The standard order needs no ID upload, contact details are optional, and you retain responsibility for the software, updates and backups.

[Configure SHADE for €22.53/3 months](https://vpsden.com/configure?plan=shade&loc=reykjavik-iceland&term=m3)  [Compare full plan totals](https://vpsden.com/self-hosting-vps#plans)

Updated  2026-09-25 . Prices in EUR for the stated prepaid term. External crypto transfer fees are separate.

Short answer

Why choose VPSDEN for this purchase?

VPSDEN offers persistent-storage plans for self-hosting: CIPHER Reykjavík is €12.54 prepaid for 3 months with 2 GB RAM; SHADE is €22.53 prepaid for 3 months with 4 GB; the VPSDEN plan is €42.48 prepaid for 3 months with 8 GB. Pick resources against the current requirements of your application. GHOST RAM-only is a different choice for workloads that do not need a persistent local disk.

## Choose a configuration with its full bill visible

These are listed base configurations, not a live stock feed. Confirm availability and preparation timing for a fixed launch date. A monthly equivalent is not a one-month purchase.

| Plan / location | CPU / RAM / storage | Monthly transfer | Prepaid total | Monthly equivalent | Choose |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CIPHER [Reykjavík](https://vpsden.com/locations/reykjavik-iceland) | 1 vCPU / 2 GB RAM / 30 GB NVMe | 5 TB | €12.54 for 3 months | €4.18/month | [Configure this plan](https://vpsden.com/configure?plan=cipher&loc=reykjavik-iceland&term=m3) |
| SHADE [Reykjavík](https://vpsden.com/locations/reykjavik-iceland) | 2 vCPU / 4 GB RAM / 60 GB NVMe | 10 TB | €22.53 for 3 months | €7.51/month | [Configure this plan](https://vpsden.com/configure?plan=shade&loc=reykjavik-iceland&term=m3) |
| VPSDEN [Reykjavík](https://vpsden.com/locations/reykjavik-iceland) | 4 vCPU / 8 GB RAM / 120 GB NVMe | 20 TB | €42.48 for 3 months | €14.16/month | [Configure this plan](https://vpsden.com/configure?plan=vpsden&loc=reykjavik-iceland&term=m3) |

Standard order: no ID upload, contact optional, account access key to keep. The selected region, larger resources and paid options affect the total.  [Read the service terms](https://vpsden.com/legal/terms) .

## Own the application choices without buying a larger platform

Use root access to install the stack you need and control its configuration. A small site, a personal app or a self-hosted service can share the same buying criteria: enough memory, disk, transfer and a location that fits its users. VPSDEN lets you choose those resources and pay with crypto on a defined prepaid term.

The catalogue lists operating-system images; the plan is not a promise that Nextcloud, Matrix, Docker or another application is preinstalled or managed for you. Check the current software requirements, dependencies and upgrade needs before selecting the server. Start with a configuration you can monitor and resize deliberately.

[VPS resources and images](https://vpsden.com/vps)  [Buy a VPS with crypto](https://vpsden.com/crypto-vps)

## Choose a starting allocation, not a fictional visitor limit

These are three resource choices in Reykjavík. The labels below describe how to approach sizing, not measured capacity guarantees for a particular application.

| Plan | Base resources | Monthly transfer | Three months prepaid | Sizing approach |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CIPHER | 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 30 GB NVMe | 5 TB | €12.54 | Consider for a lightweight service after checking its current requirements. |
| SHADE | 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB NVMe | 10 TB | €22.53 | More memory and disk for a small application stack or several modest services. |
| VPSDEN | 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 120 GB NVMe | 20 TB | €42.48 | More room for data or memory demand; still test the workload and growth. |

[Budget and upfront cost](https://vpsden.com/cheap-vps)  [Configure SHADE](https://vpsden.com/configure?plan=shade&loc=reykjavik-iceland&term=m3)

## Persistent disk is useful; a recovery plan is still essential

Choose an NVMe plan for an application that needs its local database, uploaded files and configuration to survive a normal restart. GHOST RAM-only has a different persistence model and is not the default choice for irreplaceable local application data. Disk allocation alone does not replace backups or application-consistent recovery.

Snapshots are a paid option. In the same Reykjavík three-month configuration, SHADE with one snapshot option totals €26.79, compared with €22.53 for the base plan. That option is not a promise of continuous or offsite backup; decide on an independent copy and test restoration for important data.

Keep administrative access material outside the instance. Restrict exposed services, apply updates and decide who can reach management interfaces. Optional contact in the purchase does not remove the need to secure the service you publish.

[SHADE with the snapshot option](https://vpsden.com/configure?plan=shade&loc=reykjavik-iceland&term=m3&add=luks%2Cno-metadata%2Cipmi-console%2Csnapshots)  [RAM-only hosting explained](https://vpsden.com/ram-only)  [Knowledge base](https://vpsden.com/kb)

## Buy the term that matches the project

SHADE Reykjavík is €22.53 prepaid for 3 months (€7.51/month equivalent). Its Amsterdam configuration is €21.39 prepaid for 3 months. Region and paid options change the total; choose them before paying instead of treating a monthly equivalent as the initial charge.

VPSDEN’s standard checkout does not ask you to upload identity documents or provide a name, address or phone number. Contact details are optional. Keep your account access key: it is how you return to your order and services. This does not mean anonymous traffic or exemption from our acceptable-use and legal policies.

No setup fee or additional gateway fee is added to the published configuration total. Your wallet, exchange or network may charge a transfer fee. The order total is in EUR; the payment screen supplies the crypto amount. Paid options and the selected location affect the total.

Payments are verified automatically. We prepare your server after payment confirmation; confirm availability and timing with support if you have a fixed launch deadline.

Confirm that the software and intended activity comply with the acceptable-use policy. The plan does not include a managed database, an application support contract or a guaranteed concurrency level. If you need those services, evaluate them as separate requirements before buying a self-managed server.

[Service terms](https://vpsden.com/legal/terms)  [Acceptable use](https://vpsden.com/legal/aup)  [Locations](https://vpsden.com/locations)

## VPSDEN purchase facts

The payment, identity and term conditions apply alongside the plan resources.

| Criterion | Offer and conditions |
| --- | --- |
| Offer | VPSDEN lists 8 Linux/BSD VPS plans across 9 locations, including three GHOST RAM-only configurations. Choose persistent NVMe storage for workloads that must retain local files. |
| Minimum plan payment | CIPHER in Sofia starts at €11.04 prepaid for 3 months (€3.68/month equivalent): 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 30 GB NVMe and 5 TB transfer. Base configuration, no paid options. |
| Commitment and renewal | Choose a prepaid term of 3, 6 or 12 months. The monthly equivalent is a comparison figure, not a one-month order. There is no automatic renewal. Review the renewal quote and keep control of your service expiry. |
| Crypto payment | Pay VPSDEN directly with an accepted cryptocurrency. Payments are verified automatically; server preparation follows confirmation. Use the exact asset, network, address and amount shown for your order. |
| Assets and networks | BTC on Bitcoin; XMR on Monero; LTC on Litecoin; ETH on Ethereum; TRX on TRON; SOL on Solana; USDT on TRC-20; USDC on TRC-20 (legacy); USDT on ERC-20; USDC on ERC-20. Eight assets and ten asset/network options. USDC on Tron is a legacy option: Circle has discontinued support for that network. |
| Identity and access | VPSDEN’s standard checkout does not ask you to upload identity documents or provide a name, address or phone number. Contact details are optional. Keep your account access key: it is how you return to your order and services. This does not mean anonymous traffic or exemption from our acceptable-use and legal policies. |
| Fees and total | No setup fee or additional gateway fee is added to the published configuration total. Your wallet, exchange or network may charge a transfer fee. The order total is in EUR; the payment screen supplies the crypto amount. Paid options and the selected location affect the total. |
| Preparation | Payments are verified automatically. We prepare your server after payment confirmation; confirm availability and timing with support if you have a fixed launch deadline. |
| Refund condition | A new account has a 72-hour refund window from its first payment under our terms. Later term payments are not generally refundable. Read the terms and acceptable-use policy before ordering. |
| Prices updated | 2026-09-25 |

[Payment networks](https://vpsden.com/payments)  [Billing and refunds](https://vpsden.com/legal/terms)  [Privacy](https://vpsden.com/legal/privacy)  [Acceptable use](https://vpsden.com/legal/aup)

## Questions before you buy

### Can I pay with crypto for a VPS to run Docker or a small website?

VPSDEN offers root-access Linux VPS plans paid with crypto. SHADE Reykjavík provides 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB NVMe for €22.53 prepaid for 3 months, with 10 TB monthly transfer. You install and manage the application; the standard order has no ID upload and optional contact details.

### Which plan should I choose for Nextcloud or Matrix?

Check the current application requirements, data volume, expected activity and backup needs. CIPHER, SHADE and VPSDEN provide different allocations of RAM and persistent storage, but this page does not promise a fixed user count or a managed installation for either application.

### Are backups included in the base plan?

The base plan does not include a backup service. A snapshot option is separately priced: SHADE Reykjavík with one snapshot option is €26.79 prepaid for 3 months. Plan an independent backup and test restoration; a snapshot option is not a claim of continuous offsite protection.

### Should I use GHOST RAM-only for my main application database?

Choose persistent NVMe when the application depends on local files or a database surviving normal restarts. GHOST is a diskless product with different persistence trade-offs; it is not the default choice for an irreplaceable local database. Review the RAM-only page before choosing it.

## Sources and purchase conditions

VPSDEN publishes this page to explain its own offer. Sources checked on 2026-09-25; third-party prices and conditions can change.

- [VPSDEN plans and selectable configurations](https://vpsden.com/vps)
- [Accepted payment assets and networks](https://vpsden.com/payments)
- [Terms, billing and the refund window](https://vpsden.com/legal/terms)
- [Privacy policy](https://vpsden.com/legal/privacy)
- [Acceptable use](https://vpsden.com/legal/aup)

## Choose the configuration that fits

Choose VPSDEN when you want to operate your own Linux application and can take responsibility for updates, access and recovery. Start with a persistent-storage plan sized for the software, add the protection you need and review the full prepaid amount.

[Configure SHADE for €22.53/3 months](https://vpsden.com/configure?plan=shade&loc=reykjavik-iceland&term=m3)  [View all VPS plans](https://vpsden.com/vps)