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Fastest way to get started with Pangolin using the hosted control plane. No credit card required.
Pangolin generally requires minimal resources to run effectively. A basic VPS with 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, and 8GB SSD is sufficient for most deployments.

Minimum Requirements

  • CPU: 1 vCPU
  • RAM: 1GB
  • Storage: 8GB SSD

Recommended Specs

  • CPU: 2 vCPU
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Storage: 20GB SSD
We’re part of RackNerd’s affiliate program. Using our links helps support Pangolin development at no extra cost to you.

RackNerd - 1GB RAM VPS

$11.29/Year
  • 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 24GB SSD, 2TB Bandwidth

RackNerd - 2GB RAM VPS

$18.29/Year
  • 1 vCPU, 2GB RAM, 40GB SSD, 3.5TB Bandwidth
  • Great value for performance

RackNerd - 3.5GB RAM VPS

$32.49/Year
  • 2 vCPU, 3.5GB RAM, 65GB SSD, 7TB Bandwidth

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DigitalOcean Marketplace

Deploy Pangolin with a single click using the DigitalOcean marketplace. The one-click installer automatically provisions a DigitalOcean droplet with Pangolin pre-installed and firewall rules configured.
We’re part of the DigitalOcean affiliate program. Using our links helps support Pangolin development at no extra cost to you. If you decide to use the DigitalOcean one-click installer, please use our link.

View App Listing

View Pangolin on the DigitalOcean marketplace

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Create your droplet with Pangolin pre-installed

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VPS Provider Comparison

ProviderPlanCPURAMStoragePrice/MonthPrice/YearBest For
RackNerdStarter1 vCPU1GB24GB SSD$0.94$11.29Budget users
RackNerdBasic1 vCPU2GB40GB SSD$1.52$18.29Small teams
RackNerdStandard2 vCPU3.5GB65GB SSD$2.71$32.49Growing teams
Hetzner CloudCX112 vCPU4GB40GB SSD$4.59$55.08Performance
UpCloud1xCPU1 vCPU1GB10GB SSD$3.30$39.60European users
VultrCloud Compute1 vCPU1GB25GB SSD$5.00$60.00Global presence
LinodeNanode1 vCPU1GB25GB SSD$5.00$60.00Developer friendly
DigitalOceanBasic1 vCPU1GB25GB SSD$6.00$72.00Easy setup
OVHcloudStarter2 vCPU2GB40GB SSD$5.50$66.00European users
AWS EC2t3.micro2 vCPU1GB8GB SSD$8.50$102.00Enterprise
Prices shown are approximate and may vary based on location, promotions, and currency exchange rates. Check provider websites for current pricing.

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Selection Criteria

When choosing your VPS provider, consider these factors:
Resource usage depends on several key factors:Primary factors:
  • Number of connected sites: More sites = higher CPU and memory usage
  • Data throughput: Amount of traffic transiting through the server
Secondary factors:
  • Dashboard UI usage: Active admin sessions and configuration changes
  • Database activity: User management, logging, and analytics queries
Choose a data center close to your users:
  • North America: RackNerd, DigitalOcean, Vultr
  • Europe: Hetzner, OVHcloud, UpCloud
  • Asia Pacific: Vultr, Linode, DigitalOcean
  • Global: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
Consider these factors:
  • Uptime guarantees: Most providers offer 99.9%+
  • Support quality: 24/7 support vs. community forums
  • Backup options: Automated backups vs. manual
  • Monitoring: Built-in monitoring tools
Hidden costs to watch for:
  • Bandwidth overages: Most plans include 1-2TB/month
  • Backup storage: Additional charges for automated backups
  • IPv4 addresses: Some providers charge extra
  • Support tiers: Premium support may cost extra