Adding a VPS

The following instructions describe how to add a VPS for the first time or add an additional VPS to your account.

1. Go to the Servers page.
2. Click the Get Started button.
3. Select a Monthly, Yearly, or 3 Year option.
4. Choose a VPS plan.

   The Cart page opens, allowing you to confirm your order summary.

5. Click the Submit Order button.

An email is sent to you after the VPS is provisioned. This usually completes in a few hours.

1. Go to the Servers page.
2. Click the Add Server+ button and select Virtual Private Server.
3. Click the Get Started button.
4. Select a Monthly, Yearly, or 3 Year option.
5. Choose a VPS plan.

   The Cart page opens allowing you to confirm your order summary.

6. Click the Submit Order button.

An email is sent to you after the VPS is provisioned. This usually completes in a few hours.

FAQs

How do I delete my old server's hosting plan after I add a VPS?

If you chose to migrate all sites to the VPS from another server, you can delete the old server's hosting plan after you add a VPS. However, you must first remove (or migrate) any remaining users on your old server to the new VPS before you can delete the old plan. View the following articles for instructions on how to delete or migrate users and close your old hosting plan.

• Deleting a website user and all of its data
• Moving users and domains to a VPS
• Closing Account articles

What OS runs on my VPS?

New VPS plans include the Ubuntu Jammy OS. Only actively supported versions of PHP are available on these machines.

Is my DreamHost email account affected when I add a VPS?

No. Moving a site to a VPS does not affect your email service. Email is on a different server and will continue to function normally.