> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pangolin.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Choosing a VPS

> Compare hosting options and find the best VPS for your Pangolin deployment

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Pangolin generally requires minimal resources to run effectively. A basic VPS with **1 vCPU, 2GB RAM, and 8GB SSD** is sufficient for most deployments.

<Note>
  If you choose a VPS with only 1GB RAM, you may need to create swap space to avoid memory pressure during installation, updates, or periods of higher traffic.
</Note>

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  <Card title="Recommended Specs">
    * **CPU**: 2 vCPU
    * **RAM**: 2GB
    * **Storage**: 20GB SSD
  </Card>

  <Card title="More Users or Sites">
    * **CPU**: 4 vCPU
    * **RAM**: 4GB
    * **Storage**: 40GB SSD
  </Card>

  <Card title="Large Deployment">
    * **CPU**: 8 vCPU
    * **RAM**: 8GB
    * **Storage**: 80GB SSD
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Provider Options

Most general-purpose VPS providers will work well for Pangolin. Look for a provider with reliable uptime, a data center near your users, clear bandwidth limits, snapshots or backups, and the ability to open inbound TCP ports 80 and 443 plus the WireGuard UDP ports configured during installation.

<Info>
  If you prefer a guided deployment, Pangolin is also available on the <a href="https://marketplace.digitalocean.com/apps/pangolin-ce-1?refcode=edf0480eeb81">DigitalOcean Marketplace</a>. The marketplace image can create a droplet with Pangolin pre-installed and firewall rules configured.
</Info>

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  <Accordion title="Performance Requirements">
    **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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Geographic Location">
    **Choose a data center close to your users:**

    * **North America examples**: DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, RackNerd
    * **Europe examples**: Hetzner, OVHcloud, UpCloud
    * **Asia Pacific examples**: Vultr, Linode, DigitalOcean
    * **Global examples**: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Support and Reliability">
    **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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Cost Considerations">
    **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
  </Accordion>
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