Ruby Environment
Full control over Ruby versions, gem management, and Rails application configuration
Ruby on Rails Hosting
Explore a self-hosted Ruby on Rails deployment, from software capabilities to installation considerations and the server resources needed for your workload.
01 / Software overview
Ruby on Rails (Rails) is a server-side web application framework written in Ruby. It follows the model-view-controller (MVC) pattern and emphasizes convention over configuration.
02 / What it does
Explore the tools and workflows available in this software, then choose the VPS resources needed to run them.
Full control over Ruby versions, gem management, and Rails application configuration
Easy integration with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and other Rails-supported databases
Puma application server, nginx reverse proxy, and production-optimized configurations
Free SSL certificates, security hardening, and Rails security best practices
SSD storage, Redis caching, and optimized server configurations for Rails
Deploy across multiple regions with load balancing and CDN integration
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 usYes! PostgreSQL is our recommended database for Rails and comes pre-configured.
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.