Overview

KVM VPS servers with NVMe SSD, 10 Gbit/s uplink and full root access. Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and more in Frankfurt.

KVM Virtual Private Server

A VPS (Virtual Private Server) gives you a full virtual machine with shared hardware resources. Unlike managed game servers, a VPS is a blank slate — you install and configure everything yourself.

KVM Virtualization

RespawnHost VPS servers use KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) technology. KVM provides true hardware virtualization, which means your server runs its own kernel and is fully isolated from other customers. This is different from container-based solutions where resources are shared at the OS level.

Benefits of KVM:

  • Own kernel — Install any operating system and kernel version you need.
  • Full isolation — Your VM is completely separated from other customers on the same host.
  • Shared CPU, dedicated RAM/SSD — CPU cores are shared with other VMs (fair use), while your RAM and SSD allocation is exclusively yours.

What You Get

Every RespawnHost VPS includes:

  • Root access via SSH
  • Shared CPU cores — fair use on AMD Ryzen 9 9950X hardware
  • Dedicated RAM and NVMe SSD — allocated exclusively to your server
  • 10 TB monthly traffic on a 10 Gbit/s uplink
  • noVNC console for browser-based access (useful when SSH is not reachable)
  • Snapshot support for saving and restoring server states
  • DDoS protection included at no extra cost (PletX)

Available Operating Systems

When creating your VPS, you can choose from a range of Linux distributions:

  • Ubuntu — 24.04 LTS
  • Debian — 13
  • AlmaLinux — 9
  • Rocky Linux — 9
  • CentOS Stream — 9

You can also upload a Custom ISO to install any Linux distribution you need.

You can reinstall your operating system at any time through the panel — in just a few minutes, without a support ticket.

Use Cases

A VPS is the right choice when you need:

  • Full control over the operating system and software stack
  • A custom game server not available as a managed product
  • A web server, database, or development environment
  • Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerized applications
  • Multiple services running on one machine

VPS vs. Game Server

If you just want to play a supported game with friends, a managed game server is easier — it comes preconfigured and ready to go. Choose a VPS when you need flexibility and are comfortable with Linux system administration.