Full Root Access on VPS
Install, configure, and control your server environment with no restrictions.
Shared hosting decides what you can run. Managed platforms hide the configuration. Root access on a VPS puts you in charge — install the software you need, configure it how you want, and manage your server as a real Linux system administrator.
Every QDE VPS plan includes full root access via SSH from day one. KVM virtualization gives you your own kernel, so Docker, custom services, and kernel-level tuning all work without restrictions. Plans start at €3.95/month. See what root access enables for self-hosted apps, development environments, or VPN servers.
Why Root Access Matters
Root access is the difference between renting a room in someone else's house and having the keys to your own. You decide what gets installed, how services are configured, and what runs on your machine.
No whitelists, no approval process, no restricted package lists. If it compiles or installs on Linux, you can run it — Nginx, PostgreSQL, Docker, WireGuard, or anything else.
Edit any configuration file, set up any service, configure any port. Tune your web server, database, firewall rules, and SSH settings exactly how your application needs them.
KVM virtualization gives you a real kernel — not a shared one. Load kernel modules, tune sysctl parameters, and run Docker natively without container-on-container limitations.
No disabled PHP functions, no blocked ports, no forbidden software. Root access means the server does what you tell it to do, not what your hosting provider allows.
Beyond Shared Hosting
Shared hosting limits what you can do so that one user can't break things for everyone else. A VPS with root access removes those limits — your server is isolated, so your configuration choices affect only you.
Shared hosting restricts you to pre-installed packages and specific versions. Root access lets you install exactly what your project requires — including bleeding-edge releases.
On shared hosting, you can't touch system files. With root access, you can edit /etc/nginx/nginx.conf, configure systemd services, or set up cron jobs without execution time limits.
Shared hosting typically limits you to HTTP/HTTPS on ports 80/443. Root access lets you run services on any port — databases, APIs, game servers, VPN endpoints.
Start, stop, and manage your own processes and daemons. No process limits, no execution time caps, no memory restrictions beyond your plan's allocation.
Under the Hood
Root access is only as useful as the infrastructure underneath it. QDE provides the hardware, network, and virtualization layer that makes your administrative control meaningful.
Full hardware virtualization with your own kernel. Not a container sharing a kernel with other users — a real virtual machine where root means root.
Fast storage for your databases, application files, and Docker images. Root access lets you choose your filesystem, configure mount options, and optimize I/O for your workload.
High-speed connectivity with 4 TB to 32 TB monthly bandwidth. Configure your own firewall rules, network services, and listening ports without restrictions.
Automatic server-level backups at no extra cost. When root access lets you change anything, having a restore point matters.
Full Control from Day One
You get root access the moment your VPS is provisioned. SSH in, install your stack, and start working — no waiting for permissions, no tickets to open.
Connect via SSH immediately after provisioning. Your VPS is ready for configuration — no onboarding delay, no setup wizard required.
Deploy with Debian, Ubuntu, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Arch Linux, or mount a custom ISO. Switch anytime through the control panel.
Reinstall your OS, trigger manual backups, configure rDNS, access the VNC console, and monitor resources — all without contacting support.
We handle the hardware, network, and backups. You handle everything inside your VPS — no opinionated defaults, no forced updates, no restrictions.
What You Can Install and Configure
Root access means no restrictions on your software stack. Here are common setups that customers run on QDE VPS — all fully supported by the underlying KVM infrastructure.
Web Servers & Reverse Proxies
Install and configure Nginx, Apache, Caddy, or HAProxy. Set up virtual hosts, SSL certificates, caching rules, and custom headers without limitations.
Databases
Run MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, or any database. Tune buffer pools, connection limits, and replication settings at the config file level.
Docker & Container Stacks
Deploy your entire application stack with Docker Compose — app server, database, cache, queue, and reverse proxy — all managed from a single compose file.
VPN & Networking
Install WireGuard, OpenVPN, or any VPN software. Configure iptables rules, set up NAT, manage routing tables, and control your network stack.
Self-Hosted Applications
Run Nextcloud, Gitea, Matrix, Vaultwarden, Mastodon, or any self-hosted software. Install dependencies, configure services, and manage updates on your schedule.
Development Tools & Runtimes
Install Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, Ruby, Java, or any language runtime. Set up CI runners, staging environments, and development stacks your way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Every QDE VPS plan includes full root access via SSH. You're the administrator of your server from the moment it's provisioned.
Yes. You can install anything that runs on Linux — web servers, databases, Docker, programming languages, monitoring tools, or any package available in your distribution's repositories or compiled from source.
Yes. KVM virtualization gives you your own kernel, so Docker, Docker Compose, Podman, and any other container runtime work without restrictions. No special configuration needed.
Yes. KVM virtualization means you have your own kernel. You can tune sysctl settings like vm.swappiness, net.core.somaxconn, or any other parameter your workload requires.
Debian, Ubuntu, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Arch Linux, and more. You can also mount custom ISOs via the control panel.
Unmanaged. You have full control and full responsibility. We provide the infrastructure, network, and backups — you manage everything inside your VPS.