JOOMLA HOSTING
Joomla hosting on a
VPS you control
Run Joomla on a fast, secure VPS with full root access and PHP 8. Dedicated NVMe resources and a stack configured your way, backed by our expert support.
99.9% uptime
Full root access
Enterprise DDoS & WAF
Free migration tools
Full control for Joomla
Joomla runs beautifully on a well-configured server. On a VPS you get root access to tune PHP, your web server, the database and caching for a fast, secure site, and to install the extensions and libraries you rely on. You get dedicated NVMe resources and a protected network. Prefer not to manage the server yourself? Add our Fully-Managed VPS and our team will look after it.
Why run Joomla on our VPS
The control to run Joomla exactly how you want, on performance hardware.
Full root access
Install the PHP version, extensions and libraries Joomla needs, and configure the server your way.
PHP 8 tuned
Modern PHP with OPcache, tuned for a fast, responsive Joomla site.
Your web server
Run Apache or NGINX, configured to serve your Joomla site efficiently.
Your caching stack
Add Redis or Memcached to keep pages quick as your traffic grows.
Site security
Free SSL, terabit-scale DDoS protection and a dedicated IP keep your site secure.
Managed if you want it
Run it yourself, or add our Fully-Managed VPS and we will handle updates and security.
Your server, your Joomla stack
Root access means you build the environment Joomla runs in. Here is what you get to work with.
Root SSH accessFull control of your server from the command line.
Choose your OSPick from popular Linux distributions when you deploy.
PHP 8 with OPcacheModern PHP with opcode caching, tuned for Joomla.
Apache or NGINXRun and configure the web server you prefer.
MariaDB & MySQLA tuned database for your Joomla content and users.
Redis & MemcachedAdd the caching that keeps your site quick.
Git deploymentsPull and deploy your code straight from your repository.
Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6A dedicated IPv4 address and a /64 IPv6 subnet.
Set it up your way
A VPS gives you a clean, dedicated server where you install exactly the PHP settings, web server, database and extensions your Joomla site needs, rather than accepting the defaults of a shared platform. It is your server, configured your way.
Scales with your traffic
As your site and audience grow, scale your server up in a click, with no migration and no downtime. Dedicated NVMe, CPU and memory give you predictable performance, and caching keeps pages fast when visitor numbers climb.
Made for Joomla sites
From business sites to busy communities, a VPS gives Joomla the control it needs.
Business sites
Fast, reliable hosting for corporate and marketing sites.
Community and social sites
Handle members and interaction with dedicated resources.
Multilingual sites
Run large, multi-language Joomla sites with room to spare.
Directories and portals
Reliable performance for content-heavy sites and portals.
Agencies and developers
Root access, Git and a clean environment for every project.
Migrating sites
Move an existing Joomla site across, or add Fully-Managed for help.
Which plan for Joomla?
Most Joomla sites start comfortably on Velocity 2 or 3, and step up as traffic grows. Every VPS gives you full root access and dedicated resources.
Everything you need, out of the box
Every VPS gives you full control, with the essentials included and more available as add-ons.
Full root accessChoose your Linux OSPHP 8 with OPcacheApache or NGINXMariaDB and MySQLRedis and MemcachedGit deploymentsDedicated IPv4 address/64 IPv6 subnetFree SSL certificatesTerabit-scale DDoS protectionPrivate networking (VLANs)Out-of-band console accessSnapshots and backups add-onOptional Fully-Managed VPS
Already running a Joomla site?Move it across yourself with full root access and our built-in tools, or add our Fully-Managed VPS and our team will handle the move and the server. Tell us about your site and we will point you the right way.
Run Joomla on a server you control
Pick a plan, or tell us about your site and we will recommend the right VPS.
See recommended plans Talk to usCommon questions about running Joomla on our VPS, answered.
Joomla hosting FAQs
Which Joomla and PHP versions do you support?
You have full root access, so you can install the PHP 8 version current Joomla releases need, along with the required extensions, and update them on your own schedule. Do I get full root access?
Yes. A VPS gives you complete root control of your server, so you can install and configure everything Joomla needs. Which plan do I need for Joomla?
Most sites start comfortably on Velocity 2 or Velocity 3. Busier sites benefit from Velocity 5 and above. You can resize in a click at any time. Which operating system and web server can I use?
You can choose from popular Linux distributions when you deploy, and run Apache or NGINX, configured the way your site needs. Can I add caching?
Yes. You can install Redis or Memcached and configure Joomla to use them, keeping your pages fast as traffic grows. What database do I get?
MariaDB and MySQL are available, and with root access you can tune the database to suit your site. What if I do not want to manage the server?
Add our Fully-Managed VPS and our team will handle updates, security and monitoring, so you get the control of a VPS without the day-to-day admin. Do I get SSL?
Yes. Free SSL certificates are available for your domains, and you control how they are issued and renewed on your server. How much does a Joomla VPS cost?
Our VPS range starts at £9.49 a month, and our recommended Joomla starting plans, Velocity 2 and 3, give your site dedicated resources with room to grow. How can I pay?
We accept debit and credit cards for everyone. Business customers can also pay by Direct Debit or bank transfer.