VPS for your own private VPN
Hosting your own VPN gives you an encrypted tunnel you control — useful on public Wi-Fi, for securely reaching your home or office network, or for a fixed IP address for remote access. Use it responsibly and in line with local laws and the provider's terms.
Get a personalised recommendationA VPN needs very few resources
WireGuard is extremely efficient: a handful of devices runs comfortably on 512 MB to 1 GB of RAM on Linux. Traffic allowance is usually the deciding factor, because every byte you browse passes through the server twice (in and out).
WireGuard or OpenVPN
WireGuard is simpler to configure and faster on modest hardware. OpenVPN is older, widely supported and can run over TCP port 443 on restrictive networks. Tools such as wg-easy or the official installers make setup straightforward.
Keep it secure
Use key-based SSH, keep the system patched, and create one VPN key per device so you can revoke a lost phone without reconfiguring everything.
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Frequently asked questions
How much traffic do I need?
Estimate your monthly browsing and streaming through the VPN. Streaming video can use several GB per hour.
Do I need Windows for a VPN?
No. Linux is the standard choice for VPN servers and leaves more resources free.
Is a self-hosted VPN anonymous?
It encrypts your traffic on local networks, but the server's IP address is tied to your VPS. It is a privacy and security tool, not a guarantee of anonymity.