// VPS HOSTING AUSTRALIA
VPS hosting on Australian servers
Dedicated resources, root access and NVMe storage on Aussie soil — for when shared hosting is no longer enough. Managed or unmanaged, built to your spec, supported by local humans.
When do you actually need a VPS?
Most Australian websites run beautifully on our shared hosting plans — that is what they are built for. A VPS earns its keep when you need guaranteed resources or full control of the box. The usual triggers:
- An ecommerce store where a traffic spike must never slow checkout — dedicated CPU and RAM mean your neighbours can never affect you.
- Development environments that need specific stacks: custom PHP builds, Node.js services, Docker containers, staging servers, CI runners.
- Agencies consolidating many client sites onto one machine they control, with per-site cPanel accounts and room to grow.
- Compliance or data-control requirements where you need to know exactly what runs on the server — and that it all stays in Australia.
Managed vs unmanaged — plain-English version
Unmanaged: we hand you a clean server with root access and keep the hardware, network and virtualisation layer healthy. Operating system updates, software configuration and security hardening are yours. Choose this if the words "ssh root@" make you happy.
Managed: we run the server like it is one of ours — OS patching, uptime monitoring, nightly backups, firewall and malware defence, cPanel/WHM installed and maintained. You build sites; we keep the machine boring. Choose this if you would rather never think about kernels.
What every Web Cat VPS includes
- NVMe SSD storage — the same fast disks as our shared platform, with no spinning rust anywhere.
- Australian data centre location with low-latency routes to all major AU ISPs.
- Full root access (unmanaged) or cPanel/WHM configured for you (managed).
- Scale-up path — start small and resize CPU, RAM and storage as you grow, without rebuilding.
- The same local support humans who answer for every other Web Cat service. No offshore queue, no scripts.
VPS plans are built to order
Rather than sell you a one-size-fits-nobody box, we spec VPS plans to the workload: tell us what you are running, expected traffic, and whether you want it managed. You will get a fixed AUD monthly price — typically within a few hours.
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VPS FAQ
01What is the difference between VPS and shared hosting?
Shared hosting puts many customers on one server with resources shared between them — great value for most sites. A VPS (virtual private server) gives you dedicated CPU, RAM and storage carved out just for you, plus root access to configure the server however you like. You get consistent performance and full control, in exchange for a bit more responsibility.
02Do you offer managed or unmanaged VPS?
Both, configured to order. Unmanaged suits developers who want raw root access and handle their own updates. Managed means we look after patching, monitoring, backups and security hardening while you focus on your sites. Tell us what you need and we will quote both ways.
03Where are the VPS servers located?
Sydney, Australia — the same onshore infrastructure as our shared hosting. Low latency Australia-wide and your data never leaves the country.
04Can I move from shared hosting to a VPS later?
Yes, that is the classic growth path. We migrate your cPanel accounts across with zero downtime when you are ready — usually within a day.
05Can you migrate my existing VPS from another provider?
In most cases yes. If it is cPanel-based it is straightforward and free. For custom stacks (Node.js, Docker, etc.) we will scope it with you first — open a ticket with the details.