CloudLinux VPS hosting

CloudLinux is an operating system created for shared hosting environments. It comes with a lightweight virtualized environment, a file system, a PHP compatibility checker, and more. The CloudLinux OS is also compatible with the most popular hosting control panels and supports KernelCare, which provides security patches without rebooting the server. 

We recommend using CloudLinux on a VPS hosting environment – this way, you will be able to configure the server as you want with full root access. 

Hostinger users will also get the Kodee AI assistant to help manage the server efficiently as well as robust security features like a malware scanner and free automatic backups. 

First, you need to get the CloudLinux license from their official website. Once you get and activate the key, simply follow our VPS onboarding flow and select a CentOS with CloudLinux template. 

For more information, refer to our quick guide on how to use the CloudLinux VPS template.

CloudLinux and cPanel are important software for your hosting environment. That said, they aren’t competitors; they complement each other to help you achieve your goals.

CloudLinux is an operating system that comes with various features for your server configuration and management. Meanwhile, cPanel is a hosting control panel with a graphical user interface (GUI) and tools mainly for managing your website, domains, email, and server resources.

While you can use CloudLinux with cPanel, you can also choose another control panel, such as Plesk.

Yes, you can install additional software on your VPS with full root access. However, be sure to check if the software you want to install is compatible with CloudLinux.

Additionally, be sure to check if you have enough resources on your VPS for additional programs. To get more resources, follow our guide on how to upgrade your VPS plan. 

In a traditional server environment, you can get as many CPU cores as your plan supports. Meanwhile, the lightweight virtual environment (LVE) technology enables you to allocate a specific amount of CPU resources for each user. 

• This is ideal if you manage client websites and want to ensure they all have enough resources. 

We offer self-managed VPS hosting services and various tools to help you manage your server effectively:

• Kodee – our AI-powered assistant can help you with any VPS-related question or command. Simply prompt, and get your reply instantly. 
• Hostinger VPS tutorials – explore over a hundred elaborate VPS tutorials.
• Support guides – follow quick step-by-step guides. 
• Hostinger Academy – watch videos on YouTube.

Should you have any general questions about our VPS service, such as billing methods, feel free to contact our Customer Success team 24/7. However, our agents won’t be able to provide technical support for VPS clients.