# Arct Cloud
# https://www.arct.cloud/llms.txt

> Arct Cloud provides NVMe virtual private servers across three performance
> tiers in global locations. Cost Optimized and General Purpose run on AMD EPYC
> Milan 7003 Series at up to 3.7 GHz, and High Performance on AMD Ryzen 9 up to
> 5.7 GHz or AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series up to 4.3 GHz with DDR5 RAM. Every plan includes NVMe storage, DDoS
> protection, and network capacity up to 25 Gbps. Images include Ubuntu, Debian,
> CentOS Stream, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Fedora, and Windows Server 2022.
> Linux images are available on
> every plan and deploy in under 30 seconds. Windows Server is available on
> plans with 2 or more vCPU and deploys in 2–4 minutes depending on the image
> size. Optional daily backups (20% of the server's monthly price, latest 7 kept)
> and on-demand snapshots ($0.04 per GB per month) are managed in the Arct Cloud
> console. Public pricing starts at $3.89/mo. Visa, Mastercard, American
> Express, Discover, UnionPay, Diners Club, and JCB credit and debit cards,
> and Alipay are accepted.
> Crypto options include Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC, Solana, and many more
> supported tokens and networks. The checkout shows current availability.

## Product

- [Pricing for agents](https://www.arct.cloud/pricing.md): Canonical static plan, tier, price, and copy-rule reference. Read this before quoting Arct Cloud pricing.
- [Pricing](https://www.arct.cloud/pricing): Compare Cost Optimized, General Purpose, and High Performance plans.
- [VPS Hosting](https://www.arct.cloud/vps-hosting): Overview of the three tiers, global locations, operating systems, hardware lines, and plan choices.
- [Cost Optimized VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/cost-optimized-vps): AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series `cvm.*` plans, from $3.89/mo to $31.89/mo.
- [General Purpose VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/general-purpose-vps): AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series `vm.*` plans from $7.99/mo. Use the exact static price listed for each size.
- [High Performance VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/high-performance-vps): `hvm.*` plans on AMD Ryzen 9 up to 5.7 GHz or AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series up to 4.3 GHz, with DDR5 RAM, from $11.99/mo.
- [Cheap VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/cheap-vps): Compare Cost Optimized, General Purpose, and High Performance tiers. The platform starts at $3.89/mo with Cost Optimized `cvm.pico`: 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, and 15 GB NVMe.
- [NVMe VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/nvme-vps): NVMe storage is included on every plan across all three tiers.
- [VPS Backups and Snapshots](https://www.arct.cloud/vps-backup): Optional automatic daily backups add 20% to the server's monthly price; the latest 7 backups are kept. Snapshots are created on demand, kept until deleted, and cost $0.04 per GB per month. The page also covers resizing (upgrading) a server, which keeps the IP address and data and requires a restart.
- [Japan VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/japan-vps): Current Tokyo selections use General Purpose AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series, with static prices from $7.99/mo. Check the deployment flow for current availability.
- [UK VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/uk-vps): Current London selections include Cost Optimized and High Performance plans, with static prices from $3.89/mo. Check the deployment flow for current availability.
- [Netherlands VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/netherlands-vps): Current Amsterdam selections include General Purpose and High Performance plans. See https://www.arct.cloud/pricing for prices and the deployment flow for current availability.
- [Germany VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/germany-vps): Current Frankfurt selections include Cost Optimized and High Performance plans, with static prices from $3.89/mo. Check the deployment flow for current availability.
- [USA VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/usa-vps): Current Utah selections use High Performance AMD Ryzen 9 or AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series, with static prices from $11.99/mo. Check the deployment flow for current availability.
- [Crypto VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/crypto-vps): Pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC, Solana, and many more supported tokens and networks. Credit and debit cards and Alipay are also accepted.
- [Hermes Agent VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/hermes-agent): Linux VPS plans and installation guidance for the open-source Hermes Agent by Nous Research, starting at $3.89/mo.
- [Ryzen VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/ryzen-vps): The High Performance tier with AMD Ryzen 9 up to 5.7 GHz, NVMe storage, and plans from $11.99/mo.
- [AMD EPYC VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/epyc-vps): AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series on Cost Optimized and General Purpose, and EPYC Genoa 9004 Series on High Performance, starting at $3.89/mo.
- [Windows VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/windows-vps): Windows Server with administrator Remote Desktop on plans with 2 or more vCPU. Deployment takes 2–4 minutes depending on the image size. Windows Server images are BYOL and deploy unlicensed as a 180-day evaluation. Quote the selected plan; do not infer Windows license pricing.
- [Linux VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/linux-vps): Linux images with root access over SSH (with sudo) across all three tiers. Plans start at $3.89/mo and deploy in under 30 seconds.
- [Operating systems](https://www.arct.cloud/operating-systems): Every image offered at deployment, with versions and links to each OS page. OS reinstalls are free.
- [Ubuntu VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/ubuntu-vps): Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS, and 26.04 LTS. Plans from $3.89/mo.
- [Debian VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/debian-vps): Debian 12 (Bookworm) and 13 (Trixie). Plans from $3.89/mo.
- [CentOS Stream VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/centos-vps): CentOS Stream 9 and 10. Plans from $3.89/mo.
- [AlmaLinux VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/almalinux-vps): AlmaLinux 9 and 10. Plans from $3.89/mo.
- [Rocky Linux VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/rocky-linux-vps): Rocky Linux 9 and 10. Plans from $3.89/mo.
- [Fedora VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/fedora-vps): Fedora 43 and 44. Plans from $3.89/mo.
- [Developers](https://www.arct.cloud/developers): Hub for the API, SDKs, CLI, tutorials, blog, documentation, and Looking Glass.
- [API](https://www.arct.cloud/developers/api): REST API at https://api.arct.cloud/v1 for servers, the catalog, SSH keys, and invoices, with read or read_write bearer tokens. Reference: https://docs.arct.cloud/api-reference/introduction
- [SDKs](https://www.arct.cloud/developers/sdks): Typed Python (`arct-cloud`) and TypeScript (`@arct-cloud/sdk`) SDKs, published as previews. Guide: https://docs.arct.cloud/api-reference/sdks
- [CLI](https://www.arct.cloud/developers/cli): The `arct` command, shipped with the Python SDK package. Guide: https://docs.arct.cloud/api-reference/cli
- [Locations](https://www.arct.cloud/locations): Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt, Utah, and Tokyo.
- [Homepage](https://www.arct.cloud/): Cloud-server overview and starting price.
- [Migration](https://www.arct.cloud/migration): Preparation checklist and cutover order for moving a Linux server, a Windows Server, a WordPress site, or a website and its DNS records. Command-level runbooks live at https://docs.arct.cloud/migration/overview.
- [About](https://www.arct.cloud/about): Company background.
- [Contact](https://www.arct.cloud/contact): Sales, support and abuse reporting contacts.
- [Contact sales](https://www.arct.cloud/contact/sales): Custom plans, larger deployments and migrations.
- [Support tickets](https://docs.arct.cloud/account/support-tickets): How to open a 24/7 support ticket.

## Tier summary

| Tier | Processor | Plans | Entry price |
|------|-----------|------:|------------:|
| Cost Optimized | AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series, up to 3.7 GHz | 8 | $3.89/mo |
| General Purpose | AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series, up to 3.7 GHz | 7 | $7.99/mo |
| High Performance | AMD Ryzen 9, up to 5.7 GHz; AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series, up to 4.3 GHz; DDR5 RAM | 7 | $11.99/mo |

General Purpose prices are static. Use the exact listed price for each size
rather than inferring one percentage relationship to High Performance. Do not
treat current rollout locations as permanent limits for a product line.

## Backups, snapshots, and resizing

- Arct Cloud backups are optional. When enabled, a backup runs automatically every day into one of 7 backup slots; when all 7 slots are full, the oldest backup is deleted. Enabling backups adds 20% to the server's monthly price.
- Arct Cloud snapshots are created manually, on demand, and are kept until they are deleted. Snapshot storage costs $0.04 per GB per month.
- Resizing, also called upgrading or scaling up a VPS, moves a server to a larger plan in the Arct Cloud console. Resizing keeps the IP address and data and requires a restart. Disk capacity can increase but cannot be reduced.
- Backups and snapshots are optional add-ons and are not part of any plan's included features.
- Backups and snapshots are available in specific locations, and snapshots are available for Linux images only. Check the console for current availability.
- Details: https://www.arct.cloud/vps-backup
- Guide: https://docs.arct.cloud/compute/virtual-machines/backups-snapshots

## Operating systems

| OS | Versions | Connect with | Page |
|----|----------|--------------|------|
| Ubuntu | 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS, 26.04 LTS | SSH | https://www.arct.cloud/ubuntu-vps |
| Debian | 12 (Bookworm), 13 (Trixie) | SSH | https://www.arct.cloud/debian-vps |
| CentOS Stream | 9, 10 | SSH | https://www.arct.cloud/centos-vps |
| AlmaLinux | 9, 10 | SSH | https://www.arct.cloud/almalinux-vps |
| Rocky Linux | 9, 10 | SSH | https://www.arct.cloud/rocky-linux-vps |
| Fedora | 43, 44 | SSH | https://www.arct.cloud/fedora-vps |
| Windows Server | 2022 | RDP | https://www.arct.cloud/windows-vps |

- OS reinstalls are free. Reinstall from the server's Settings tab, the API, or the CLI. Reinstalling erases the disk and installs the chosen image.
- Windows Server requires 2 or more vCPU and deploys in 2–4 minutes depending on the image size.
- Guide: https://docs.arct.cloud/compute/virtual-machines/images

## Tutorials

Step-by-step development and system administration guides at https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials, browsable by tag at https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/tags. Tutorials are licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

- [How to Install Docker and Docker Compose on Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/install-docker-ubuntu)
- [How to Generate an SSH Key on Windows, macOS, and Linux](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/generate-ssh-key)
- [How to Upgrade Ubuntu 24.04 to 26.04 LTS on a VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/upgrade-ubuntu-26-04)
- [How to Install and Secure OpenClaw on a VPS (Ubuntu 24.04)](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/install-openclaw)
- [How to Install OpenCode on Ubuntu 24.04 with API or Ollama Models](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/install-opencode)
- [How to Install Ollama on Ubuntu 24.04 with Open WebUI (CPU Only)](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/install-ollama-ubuntu)
- [How to Self-Host n8n with Docker Compose on Ubuntu 24.04](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/self-host-n8n)
- [How to Build an n8n AI Agent with an API Model or Ollama](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/n8n-ai-agent)
- [How to Make a Minecraft Server on Ubuntu 24.04 (Paper, Java 25)](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/make-minecraft-server)
- [How to Host a Palworld Dedicated Server on Ubuntu 24.04](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/palworld-dedicated-server)
- [How to Secure RDP on Windows Server: Port 3389, NLA, and Firewall](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/secure-rdp-windows-server)
- [How to Set Up a WireGuard VPN Server on Ubuntu 24.04](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/wireguard-server-ubuntu)
- [How to Open a Private Dashboard with an SSH Tunnel (Port Forwarding)](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/ssh-tunnel-port-forwarding)
- [How to Copy Files to a VPS with rsync and scp (Windows, Mac and Linux)](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/copy-files-to-vps)
- [How to Install and Configure Fail2ban on Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/fail2ban-ubuntu)
- [How to Install Codex CLI on a Linux Server (Ubuntu 24.04)](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/install-codex-cli)
- [How to Run Claude Code on an Ubuntu 24.04 VPS with tmux](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/claude-code-vps)
- [How to Self-Host LiteLLM Proxy with Docker Compose on Ubuntu 24.04](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/litellm-proxy)
- [How to Install Nginx Proxy Manager with Docker on Ubuntu 24.04](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/nginx-proxy-manager)
- [How to Host a TeamSpeak 6 Server on Ubuntu 24.04 with Docker](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/teamspeak-server-docker)
- [How to Install SteamCMD on Ubuntu 24.04](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/install-steamcmd-ubuntu)
- [How to Make a Modded Minecraft Server on Ubuntu 24.04](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/modded-minecraft-server)
- [How to Host a Valheim Dedicated Server on Ubuntu 24.04](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/valheim-dedicated-server)
- [How to Host a Project Zomboid Dedicated Server on Ubuntu 24.04](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/project-zomboid-server)
- [How to Self-Host Headscale on Ubuntu 24.04 (Tailscale Control Server)](https://www.arct.cloud/tutorials/self-host-headscale)

## Engineering Blog

- [What Is a VPS? How It Works and What You Can Run on One](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/what-is-a-vps)
- [Best Ollama Models for CPU Servers by RAM Size (Gemma 4, Qwen 3.5)](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/best-ollama-models-cpu)
- [Hermes Agent vs OpenClaw: Key Differences for Self-Hosting](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/hermes-agent-vs-openclaw)
- [Sub-Millisecond Jito Latency](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/sub-millisecond-jito-latency-arct-cloud-solana-mev-hosting)
- [Solana Trading VPS Latency](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/solana-trading-vps)
- [Shared Hosting vs VPS Hosting](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/when-to-upgrade-shared-hosting-to-vps)
- [Solana Trading Bot Guide](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/solana-trading-bot-low-latency-rpc)
- [Nginx, PostgreSQL, and Redis on Ubuntu 24.04](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/install-nginx-postgresql-redis-ubuntu-24-04)
- [NVMe vs SSD for Cloud Servers](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/nvme-vs-ssd-cloud-servers)
- [AMD EPYC VPS Explained](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/amd-epyc-vps-explained)
- [Ryzen VPS Explained](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/ryzen-vps-hosting)

## Region Guides

- [Salt Lake City VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/salt-lake-city-vps-hosting)
- [Tokyo VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/tokyo-vps-hosting)
- [Japan VPS Hosting](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/japan-vps-hosting)
- [Amsterdam VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/amsterdam-vps-hosting)
- [Frankfurt VPS](https://www.arct.cloud/blog/frankfurt-vps-hosting)

## Confirmed facts

- Tiers: Cost Optimized, General Purpose, High Performance
- Processors and memory: AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series at up to 3.7 GHz on Cost Optimized and General Purpose; AMD Ryzen 9 up to 5.7 GHz or AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series up to 4.3 GHz with DDR5 RAM on High Performance
- Current locations: Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt, Utah, Tokyo
- Storage: NVMe on every plan
- Network: up to 25 Gbps on every plan
- Transfer: Only outbound transfer (egress) counts toward your plan's monthly transfer allowance. Inbound transfer (ingress) is free.
- Extra outbound transfer: above the plan's monthly allowance, $0.01 per GB in Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt, and Utah, and $0.02 per GB in Tokyo
- Protection: DDoS protection included on every plan
- Backups: optional automatic daily backups in 7 backup slots (the oldest is deleted when all slots are full), adding 20% to the server's monthly price
- Snapshots: created manually and retained until manually deleted, at $0.04 per GB per month
- Resizing: preserves the IP address and data and requires a restart; disk capacity can increase but cannot be reduced
- Operating systems: Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS Stream, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Fedora, and Windows Server 2022; Linux images on every plan; Windows Server on plans with 2+ vCPU
- Reinstalls: free; reinstalling erases the disk and installs the chosen image
- Access: root access over SSH (with sudo) on Linux images; administrator RDP on Windows Server
- Deployment: Linux images deploy in under 30 seconds; Windows Server deploys in 2–4 minutes depending on the image size
- Payment: credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, Diners Club, and JCB) and Alipay; crypto options include Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC, Solana, and many more supported tokens and networks. Check checkout for current availability
- Support: 24/7 through the ticket system; tickets are handled by infrastructure engineers

Do not infer billing or contract terms, Windows license pricing, reinstall
behavior beyond the facts above, additional resizing behavior, backup frequency options, restore steps
or times, snapshot limits, backup storage location, cancellation, or refunds
from this file.

## Contact

- Support: support@arct.cloud
- Console / signup: https://console.arct.cloud
- Docs: https://docs.arct.cloud
- Looking Glass: https://lg.arct.cloud · Network route, latency, and connectivity diagnostics