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GoDaddy

Virtual private server · Optional cPanel / Plesk

GoDaddy VPS Hosting offers KVM virtual servers with NVMe storage, root access, Linux or Windows options, monitoring, snapshots and optional control panels.

Plan-level pricingSee plansTerms and required extras vary

Virtual private serverHosting modelOptional cPanel / PleskManagementPlan-specificCheck the catalog belowNot benchmarkedReason documented below

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At a glance

What GoDaddy offers

Research record: September 4, 2026

Best for users who want VPS resources and optional cPanel/Plesk within the broader GoDaddy account ecosystem.

VirtualizationKVM

Root accessIncluded

Availability99.9%Provider-published

BackupsAutomated snapshotsOn-demand snapshots available

Independent benchmarkNot yet publishedNo controlled HostingHunt test

Provider feature research

Features arranged by category

Official provider claims

Compute & performance

Allocated CPU, RAM and storage by plan
Root-level server control
Vertical upgrades available through larger plans
Actual workload performance is not inferred from specifications

Security

Network protection varies by provider
OS and application patching depends on management level
Control-panel licensing may be optional
Backups must be checked separately before purchase

Server workflow

Choose an operating system or image
Deploy through provider portal
Configure applications through SSH or an optional panel
Monitor usage and scale resources as required

Support & billing

Introductory and renewal rates are identified
Taxes and add-ons can change checkout total
Managed and unmanaged support scopes differ
Official order page is the final source of truth

Platform coverage

Infrastructure & supported workloads

Infrastructure options

Global data centersKVM virtualizationNVMe SSDLinux and Windows

Applications and use cases

Web serversDatabasesEcommerceEmail serversDevelopment environments

Decision guide

Strengths and considerations

Why it may fit

Broad OS selection
Root access
Monitoring and alerting
Optional cPanel or Plesk

Check before buying

Displayed price is locale-specific
Intro price requires a two-year term
OS/panel patching is customer-managed on self-managed plans
Control panel and managed service can add cost