High Performance
Serve thousands of concurrent connections with minimal resource usage
High-Performance
Explore a self-hosted Nginx deployment, from software capabilities to installation considerations and the server resources needed for your workload.
01 / Software overview
Nginx is a high-performance web server and reverse proxy server known for its stability, rich feature set, and low resource consumption. Originally created by Igor Sysoev and publicly released in 2004, Nginx now powers more than 25% of the world's websites.
02 / What it does
Explore the tools and workflows available in this software, then choose the VPS resources needed to run them.
Serve thousands of concurrent connections with minimal resource usage
Built-in DDoS protection, SSL/TLS encryption, and security modules
Distribute traffic across multiple servers for optimal performance
Act as a reverse proxy for your backend applications
Optimized for serving static files and media content
Perfect for microservices and API serving
03 / Technical planning
Requirements change between software releases. Review the current upstream documentation and consider peak load when sizing a server.
04 / Deployment approach
Setup steps vary by software version and operating system. Use this workflow to prepare a controlled deployment.
Compare CPU, memory, storage and billing terms against the application's requirements.
Install a supported OS, update packages, configure SSH keys and restrict exposed ports.
Follow the software's release-specific instructions, verify access and configure backups and updates.
Plans & pricing
Start with a small yearly VPS or choose an NVMe cloud server with flexible billing. Compare actual resources before ordering.
Perfect for small websites and development
Billed annually. Monthly billing unavailable.
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Ideal for growing websites and applications
Billed annually. Monthly billing unavailable.
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High-performance cloud VPS with premium features
Billed monthly, before taxes
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Enterprise-grade performance for demanding applications
Billed monthly, before taxes
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Enterprise-grade performance for demanding applications
Billed monthly, before taxes
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Need a custom configuration or migration help?
Our team can help you choose a server before you purchase.
05 / Frequently asked
Practical answers about the software and common deployment decisions.
Have a different question? Contact usNginx excels in handling high concurrency with low resource usage. It's particularly good for static content, reverse proxying, and load balancing, making it ideal for modern web applications.
Yes! Nginx can be configured with PHP-FPM to serve PHP applications. Many popular frameworks and CMS like WordPress work perfectly with Nginx.
Nginx uses simple configuration files located in /etc/nginx/. Our support team can help you set up custom configurations for your specific needs.
Further reading
Workflow automation and webhook hosting.
Self-hosted backend services and storage.
.NET server applications and dependencies.
Self-hosted assistant software resource planning.
Database cluster administration and monitoring.
Discussion forums and background jobs.
Compare published VPS specifications or get help matching resources to your workload.