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Your software · Your server · Tampa, Florida
Run what matters.
Run what matters.
Own the stack.
Deploy Linux or BSD on isolated KVM, then run the service your way. Every LayerOne VPS includes Enterprise SAS SSD, ports starting at 2.5 Gbps, always-on DDoS protection, full root access, and a documented 99.9% uptime SLA. From $2.50/month.
TRUST
Trust, built into the platform.
LayerOne is CSA STAR Level 1. Always-on DDoS protection and account identity controls ship with every plan, not as a paid upgrade.
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DDoSAlways on
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2FATOTP & recovery
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SSOSingle Sign-On
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PasskeysHardware-backed
Why LayerOne
Built for performance. Priced for everyone.
Every plan starts with isolated KVM compute, Enterprise SAS SSD, always-on DDoS protection, full root access, and ports at 2.5 Gbps. No setup fees, 2 TB transfer per account plus up to 500 GB for each server per month, prorated by time provisioned. From $2.50/month.
Platform baseline
Everything that matters, included.
Start small without accepting hobby-host infrastructure. Every LayerOne VPS gets the same isolation, storage class, protected network, and direct administrative access.
- Compute
- KVM Isolated virtualization
- Network
- 2.5 Gbps Starting port speed
- Storage
- SAS SSD Enterprise drives
- Access
- Full root SSH keys or password
Choose an image and plan; provisioning handles allocation and first boot.
A documented monthly commitment, backed by service credits when we miss it.
Real workloads
What you can build on a LayerOne VPS.
Production applications, data stores, and internal infrastructure on isolated KVM. Enterprise SAS SSD, ports that start at 2.5 Gbps, always-on DDoS, and a 99.9% uptime SLA from Tampa, with engineers on support, not a scripted first line.
Production apps and APIs
Reverse proxies, application servers, queues, and workers on a machine you control. Deploy with Docker or systemd, then split the stack when traffic or reliability needs it.
Databases and stateful services
Postgres, MySQL, Redis, and search on Enterprise SAS SSD with a dedicated IPv4. Optional backup storage covers snapshots and backups; still copy irreplaceable databases off the box.
CI, staging, and private networks
Preview environments, build runners, bastion hosts, and team VPN endpoints that should not live on a laptop or a shared cloud account. Virtual networks keep east-west traffic on an isolated LAN.
The useful part
A VPS recommendation with the runbook attached.
Picking a server is only the first decision. The LayerOne docs show the install, the ports to expose, the memory and disk headroom to keep, and the checks to run before you trust the service.
- 01 Minimum and recommended RAM
- 02 Real commands and firewall rules
- 03 CPU, storage, SKU, and monthly cost
- 04 Verification, updates, and backups
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- 03 How to set up a WireGuard VPN on a VPS Configure a WireGuard VPS exit node on Ubuntu with native packages, exact UFW and NAT rules, client keys, realistic sizing, and recovery steps.
- 04 How to host n8n on a VPS with PostgreSQL and HTTPS Run a production-minded n8n VPS with Docker Compose, private PostgreSQL, Caddy TLS, execution pruning, exact firewall rules, backups, and upgrades.
- 05 How to install Coolify on a VPS for self-hosted deployments Install a Coolify VPS on Ubuntu with the official script, exact port rules, a secured HTTPS dashboard, realistic build sizing, backups, and updates.
- 06 How to install Dokploy on a VPS securely Set up a Dokploy VPS with its official installer, exact Traefik and dashboard firewall rules, HTTPS hardening, realistic build capacity, backups, and updates.
Pricing
Find the right starting point.
Nano, Pro, and Enterprise from the General Compute ladder. Ports start at 2.5 Gbps. 2 TB transfer included per account, plus up to 500 GB for each server per month, prorated by time provisioned. Compare the full matrix, hourly rates, and Network Optimized on the pricing page.
Nano
Bots, personal VPN, and light Linux services.
$
3.00
/mo
$0.0041/hr from account credit
- 1 vCPU
- 1 GB RAM
- 20 GB SAS SSD
- Starts at 2.5 Gbps
Pro
Production apps, panels, and modded game servers.
$
15.00
/mo
$0.0205/hr from account credit
- 4 vCPU
- 8 GB RAM
- 160 GB SAS SSD
- Starts at 2.5 Gbps
Enterprise
Heavier production workloads and priority support.
$
45.00
/mo
$0.0616/hr from account credit
- 8 vCPU
- 32 GB RAM
- 500 GB SAS SSD
- Starts at 2.5 Gbps
Compare all plans
Plans start at $2.50/month.
Tampa network
Hosted in Tampa, Florida.
Our Tampa, Florida data center is live and accepting orders - a carrier-neutral facility with multi-homed BGP through Hurricane Electric, NTT, GTT, and Arelion, plus direct fiber routes to the Southeast US, Caribbean, and Latin America.
Live now
Tampa, Florida
Carrier-neutral East Coast facility on multi-homed BGP, with always-on DDoS. Orders open today.
Deploy in Tampa
DevOps tooling
Powerful tools for DevOps. Automate VPS servers with code.
Use the same workflows your team already knows. Provision infrastructure, configure hosts, and run container workloads without waiting on manual setup.
Manage VPS infrastructure as code.
Run containers and Cluster API workflows.
Configure Linux servers over SSH.
About LayerOne
Hosting built by engineers, for engineers.
LayerOne was started because we were tired of overpriced, over-promised, under-delivered hosting. We run lean, we own our infrastructure, and we treat every customer - from one-server hobbyists to fleet operators - like the engineer they are.
What that looks like in practice: nodes that are not packed past the point of useful performance, a public status page, support tickets answered by the people who operate the platform, and invoices that match the pricing page. We're a Florida-registered LLC running our own hardware in a Tampa carrier-neutral facility.
- Clear specs and measured capacity
- 2 TB transfer pooled per account, plus up to 500 GB per server per month, prorated by time provisioned
- Engineers on support, every shift
- Owned hardware, not reseller-of-a-reseller
- Florida LLC, registered and accountable
- Crypto accepted - BTC, ETH, USDC
99.9%
Uptime SLA
2 TB
Included transfer; each VPS earns up to 500 GB / month
Getting started
From signup to running server in under five minutes.
No sales calls. No "talk to a representative." No approval queue. Pick a plan, place the order, and your VPS is online before your next sip of coffee.
Pick your VPS plan
Plans from $2.50/month. Start with whatever fits your workload today - you can upgrade later from the dashboard without losing your data. Choose hourly billing for flexibility, or save 20% with annual.
Deploy in under 60 seconds
Pick a Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky), FreeBSD, Windows, or upload a custom ISO. Your VPS provisions, boots, and gets a dedicated IPv4 address in roughly the time it takes you to switch tabs. We email the root credentials.
Connect, configure, ship
SSH in, install your stack, set up your firewall, run your workload. Full root access, no panels-in-the-way. DDoS protection is already on, with 24/7 platform monitoring and ticket intake if something gets weird.
Customer voices
Built for real workloads.
Teams use LayerOne for production apps, data stores, and internal infrastructure that need predictable pricing and engineer support.
"We moved off a $6 host that kept randomly restarting mid-deploy. Six weeks on the Pro plan now and I haven't had to explain an outage to anyone."
"I have a small VPS with LayerOne which I just use as part of my personal VPN network. Their pricing is excellent, and the node is performant despite only having 1 vCore and 2GB RAM. I highly recommend LayerOne to anyone looking for service in Tampa — which is a bit of a niche location, but you'll find has excellent routing as a southeast-NA-node."
"Nothing fancy, just an API and a Postgres box. What actually sold me was the invoice matching the pricing page, no surprise bandwidth line item like my last host pulled in month two."
Questions
Full FAQ
Common questions.
How fast can I deploy a VPS?
Most orders provision in under 60 seconds after payment. You receive root credentials by email as soon as the VM is online.
What is included on every plan?
A port that starts at 2.5 Gbps, Enterprise SAS SSD storage, always-on DDoS protection, dedicated IPv4, full root access, and engineer support.
How does hourly billing work?
Hourly billing draws from prepaid account credit at your plan's effective hourly rate. Add credit anytime from the client dashboard.
Where are servers located?
Tampa, Florida. That is the live region today. See the Tampa facility.
How does bandwidth work?
General Compute ports start at 2.5 Gbps. Transfer starts with a 2 TB free account pool each UTC calendar month. Each server earns up to 500 GB over the month, prorated by time provisioned. Extra transfer is $3.00/TB per calendar month, whether you add Extra Bandwidth blocks in advance or usage goes beyond the pool.
Ready to launch?
Spin up your first LayerOne VPS in under a minute. No long-term contracts, no setup fees, engineer support if anything goes sideways, and a 99.9% uptime SLA we back with service credits.