Introduction
Hippo VPS plans provide a powerful, secure, and flexible Virtual Private Server environment for your website or custom application. This guide will take you through the steps to order a Hippo VPS plan. Our VPS options include: Business Smart VPS, Premium VPS, and Premium VPS Xtreme.
Find Your Hippo VPS Plan
- Existing customers should log into their account first.
- Order one of our VPS plans directly from our website.
- Select the VPS plan that matches your requirements.
Set Up a Product Domain Name
This product requires a domain name to function correctly. Choose the option that best suits your needs.
Choose Your Billing Cycle
- Select a billing cycle: monthly, annually, or triennially.
Choose Your Discounted Email Options
- If needed, add discounted professional email to your plan.
Configure The Instance Options
Customize your server to match your preferences. Actual options may vary based on the selected plan.
Operating System
Choose from a range of operating systems. If you need an alternative, you can modify your server after deployment. Note: The OS choice will be ignored if you install a Control Panel. Selecting cPanel incurs an additional monthly cost due to its licensing agreement.
Application or Control Panel
Choose an application or web control panel to help manage your server. Note: Some applications may override the selected OS.
Server Location
Your data is stored at the selected server location. The default is London, GB. There are 25+ worldwide locations to choose from. Select the data center closest to your core user base for faster page loading. Not all plans are available at all locations.
High Deliverability Web Forms
Our web form delivery service ensures your form emails reach their destination, avoiding junk folders. Each email is digitally signed for guaranteed delivery.
Automatic Server Backup
We recommend including a backup plan. Our auto-backup feature allows you to schedule complete server backups, including configurations. This ensures quick recovery in case of issues. Note: The monthly price varies based on server size.
DDoS Protection
Protect your server from DDoS attacks with our proactive monitoring and blocking service, allowing legitimate traffic through.
Additional IPv4 Address
Add an extra IPv4 address for enhanced flexibility, performance, and security management.
IPv6 Address
IPv6 offers more security, reliability, and speed. However, a slight delay may occur when communicating with older IPv4 systems.
Choose Your Add-ons
Select from various add-ons, including Free Website Migration/Transfer, Website Security, Advanced SSL, and an SEO plan.
Complete Configuration
For existing customers, the final price today may differ slightly due to proration, aligning with your account's billing cycle. Subsequent payments will match the advertised price. When satisfied with your options, proceed to checkout.
Complete Checkout
Fill in your details at checkout and complete your order. Provisioning may take a few moments; please be patient and do not leave the page.
Provisioning
You will receive an email confirmation once your order is processed. After payment, your Hippo VPS service will be provisioned automatically. The setup time may vary based on your selected options. We will run manual checks to ensure everything is functioning correctly before sending you the final setup details.
