Check memory and processing needs.
RAM is working memory; CPU cores process requests. Check your current host’s peak usage and allow space for growth. Hosting several sites? Count their combined needs when choosing a plan.
Save up to 73% on 3-year plans
Managed VPS.
Powerfully simple.
Give your business site, store or web app its own memory and processing power. We handle server updates and security. You run your websites from one familiar panel.
Managed Linux hosting. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Introductory savings vs. standard monthly pricing. Renewal rates below.
- Your own resource allocation
- Unmetered bandwidth
- Expert support
Auto-Boost RAMExtra help for traffic spikes
THE POWER BEHIND YOUR PROJECTSYour Managed VPS
WordPressWeb appsOnline stores
CPUAllocated vCPUs
RAMYour RAM allocation
NVMeFast SSD storage
One familiar control panel
- Websites
- SSH
- Traffic insights
Managed by DreamHost
Security updates · monitoring · daily backups
Managed hosting. Backed by people who know it.
FOUR PLANS. SERVER MANAGEMENT INCLUDED.
Find the right Managed VPS plan.
Every plan includes email, daily backups and expert support. Choose the memory, processing power and file storage your websites need, then select a subscription length to see your price.
Length of Subscription
The full term plus taxes are charged at checkout.
Count your files, too.
Add up the storage used by all the sites you’re moving, including images and uploads. Choose enough NVMe storage—fast solid-state storage—for those files and the ones you’ll add next.
Introductory price. Clear renewal.
Cards show both rates. Eligible annual and multi-year plans include a domain for the first year; domain renewal costs extra.
VPS POWER. WEB HOSTING SIMPLICITY.
Manage your sites without managing a server.
Your DreamHost panel puts websites, email and server usage in one place. Add a site, create a mailbox or check how much capacity you have left, without learning server administration.
Your sites and domains
Add a website, connect a domain and turn on SSL to encrypt your visitors’ connections.
Your business email
Create addresses at your domain and manage your team’s mailboxes.
Your server, in view
See how much processing power, memory and storage your sites use before you upgrade.
No command line needed for everyday panel tasks.
Understand the traffic behind your growth
Recent trafficExample data
Unique visitors100
Total requests500
See how traffic changes over time.
Visitors by location
United States937
Mexico566
United Kingdom123
Device traffic
- Desktop
- 1,459
- Tablet
- 780
- Mobile
- 283
A CLEARER NEXT STEP
Less time deciphering error logs.
AI-assisted analysis can summarize errors and suggest where to investigate. Our team is there when you need help understanding a hosting issue.
Put your server closer to your audience. Choose from available data-center locations when setting up your Managed VPS.
Explore our global network →WHAT WILL YOU BUILD NEXT?
Run your store, your apps and your business email.
Host several projects on one plan. Give your developer secure access to work on them, and give your team email addresses at your domain.
Your next project
BookingsClient portalOnline store
PHPPythonNode.js
WEBSITES + WEB APPS
Launch a store or a custom app.
Build a business site, an online store or a custom web app with familiar languages and dedicated resources. We maintain the server; you manage your application.
Check your app’s requirements →Your AI coding tool↓SSH
Your hosting accountCode · files · logs
YOUR AI WORKFLOW
Build with AI. Connect through SSH.
SSH is a secure connection to your hosting account. Use a compatible AI coding tool to edit files, deploy updates and investigate logs within your account’s permissions.
Explore SSH access →Your business. Your domain.
hello@yourdomain.com
YouYour teamIncluded
BUSINESS EMAIL INCLUDED
Give your team business email.
Create professional email addresses for yourself and your team. Email hosting comes with your Managed VPS plan, with webmail and access through your preferred email app.
See how email works →SSH is included; root and sudo are not. For Docker, system-level changes or agents that need full server control, choose self-managed VPS.
Explore self-managed VPS →WHAT MANAGED MEANS
You run the website.
We run the server.
A virtual private server gives your websites resources reserved for you. Managed means our team maintains the server software and security, so server upkeep takes less of your time.
- Server software updates and security patches
- Proactive monitoring and usage alerts
- Daily automated backups and performance scans
You still control your content, applications and site settings. Custom development and ongoing site management are separate services.
Your Managed VPSYour allocation
CPUProcessing power
RAMWorking memory
NVMeFast file storage
Your business siteYour online storeYour next project
Multiple websites share the resources of your plan.
Need root access? Managed VPS includes SSH access, but not root or sudo.
Explore VPS with root access →LET YOUR AUDIENCE GROW
More traffic.
Zero bandwidth overage fees.
A big launch. A busy season. A link everyone shares. Every Managed VPS plan includes unmetered bandwidth, so more website traffic does not add a per-GB or per-TB transfer charge.
No monthly transfer quota to outgrow.
Some providers reduce your speed instead.
Hostinger VPS drops to 10 Mbps after its monthly bandwidth allowance is used, until the next month. Read their policy ↗
Unmetered describes bandwidth billing, not unlimited server capacity. Your plan’s CPU, RAM and storage still apply. DreamHost may limit traffic to protect network stability; fair-use and resource policies apply.
When traffic goes beyond the allowance.
Bandwidth fees only; hosting prices are extra. Examples assume the selected amount is chargeable outbound transfer after all included allowances. Allowances and regions differ.
GB uses decimal units. 1 GiB = 1.073741824 GB. DigitalOcean estimates are converted to GiB and rounded to cents.
STILL POWERED BY HUMANS
Get help moving.
And settling in.
Moving a site or troubleshooting an error? Our in-house team can help you work out the next step. You don’t have to figure out hosting on your own.
Recognized for showing up.2025 Gold Stevie® Award for front-line customer service ↗
Shared hosting
Managed VPS
Moving beyond shared hosting?
Choose a VPS with enough storage for your existing sites. In the DreamHost panel, open your new VPS and select Transfer to move all your websites and users. Your email keeps working without extra steps.
Check your sites after the move, then close the old hosting plan to stop its billing. It stays active until you cancel it. See the moving steps →
Coming from another host?
Tell us where your sites are hosted and what you need to move. We’ll help you confirm migration options, what’s included and any cost before you switch.
Planning for growth?
Adding sites or expecting more visitors? Ask your Customer Success Manager for guidance on your next step.
Chat may start with AI. You can ask for a person.
Need help with your first website, too?
Ask about a free starter website with an eligible plan. Custom development and ongoing website management are separate services.
THE DETAILS BEHIND THE POSSIBILITIES
The tools developers need, included.
Development tools, secure access and everyday essentials included across Managed VPS plans.
Build with familiar tools
Apache or Nginx
Choose the web server that suits your websites.
PHP, Perl and Python
Run websites and applications with familiar languages.
Node.js
Run server-side JavaScript within your managed environment.
Ruby Version Manager
Manage the Ruby versions your projects need.
Access files and automate tasks
SSH access
Work securely from the command line; root and sudo are not included.
Unlimited SFTP users
Give trusted collaborators secure file access.
Crontab access
Schedule recurring tasks instead of running each one by hand.
Git
Keep your project in version control with Git, installed on the server.
IPv4 and IPv6
An IP address is included with your server; IPv6 is supported.
Keep things running
Automatic software updates
We handle server software updates and security patches.
OPcache
Compiled PHP stays in memory so it can be reused on later requests.
Raw log access
Investigate errors and requests with your preferred tools.
Password protection
Restrict access to selected website directories.
Built-in traffic analytics
Understand visitors and spot unwanted traffic from your dashboard.
MySQL runs separately from your VPS.
Explore Managed MySQL →Standard MySQL databases run on separate shared database servers. For isolated database resources, add Managed MySQL VPS as a separate service.
THE DETAILS, EXPLAINED
Your Managed VPS questions, answered.
VPS means virtual private server. Your plan gives your websites protected RAM, CPU and storage resources on a physical server shared with other virtual servers. DreamHost maintains the server software and security; you manage your website content, applications and settings.
A VPS has an isolated share of a physical server. A dedicated server gives one customer the resources of the whole physical machine. Choose based on your workload and the resources you need.
Compare VPS and dedicated hosting →No. DreamHost Managed VPS runs Linux, using Ubuntu. Windows hosting is not available on these plans.
Auto-Boost temporarily adds RAM during memory spikes. Resource graphs and alerts help you understand demand. If higher usage continues, optimize your websites or move to a plan with more capacity; temporary protection does not replace a larger plan.
Standard MySQL databases run on a separate shared database server. Managed MySQL VPS is an optional separate service if you need isolated database resources. Your Managed VPS hosts your website files and applications.
Learn about Managed MySQL VPS →
Web Hosting shares server resources among websites. Managed VPS reserves resources for your plan, giving you more control over capacity as your websites grow. It costs more than shared hosting and is worth considering when your sites need more memory, processing power or storage.
Compare shared and VPS hosting →No. Managed VPS includes SSH access, but not root or sudo. If you need to control the operating system or install software that requires root, choose VPS hosting. With that product, you manage the server environment while DreamHost maintains the underlying hardware and network.
Explore VPS with root access →Yes. Managed VPS has no per-GB or per-TB bandwidth overage charges. Fair-use and resource policies still apply, and your websites remain subject to the CPU, memory and storage resources of your plan. Your panel can show traffic and resource activity even though bandwidth is not billed by usage.
Read the Resource Allocation Policy →All four plans include email at your domain, SSL certificates and daily automated backups. Eligible annual and multi-year terms include a domain for the first year, with domain renewal billed separately. The plan cards show the introductory price, renewal rate and term you are choosing.
Yes. Our in-house team can help with hosting questions. Chat may start with AI, and you can ask for a person. Existing customers can contact support through the DreamHost panel. Custom development, design and ongoing website management may need a separate service.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Get the resources you need.
Leave server upkeep to us.
Choose a plan and subscription length, then select Sign Up Now to review your order at checkout.
Chat may start with AI. You can ask for a person.
Already a customer? Get support in your panel →