Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux
Linux VPS in Johannesburg
Root access over SSH, for websites, APIs, databases and Docker.
Read the Linux VPS hosting guide for distributions, sizing and security.
Johannesburg
South Africa VPS in Johannesburg
A South Africa VPS from VPSRely runs in Johannesburg, the best-connected city on the continent, so customers across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa reach your application over a short local route. Pick Linux or Windows and pay one fixed monthly price.
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Plans from $14.99 per monthLinux or Windows?
JohannesburgAfrica
$14.99per month
Plans
South Africa VPS plans and prices
Every South Africa VPS plan has dedicated vCPU and RAM, NVMe storage and one IPv4 address. The monthly price stays the same when you renew.
| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | OS | Per month | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nano | 1 core | 2 GB | 50 GB NVMe | 1 TB | Linux | $14.99 | Deploy in Johannesburg |
Recommended Core | 2 cores | 4 GB | 50 GB NVMe | 1 TB | Linux or Windows | $29.99 | Deploy in Johannesburg |
Plus | 4 cores | 8 GB | 50 GB NVMe | 1 TB | Linux or Windows | $54.99 | Deploy in Johannesburg |
Turbo | 8 cores | 16 GB | 50 GB NVMe | 1 TB | Linux or Windows | $99.99 | Deploy in Johannesburg |
Power | 16 cores | 32 GB | 50 GB NVMe | 1 TB | Linux or Windows | $179.99 | Deploy in Johannesburg |
Max | 16 cores | 64 GB | 50 GB NVMe | 1 TB | Linux or Windows | $319.99 | Deploy in Johannesburg |
Prices in USD. Every plan runs Linux, and Windows is available from Core up. Every plan includes full root access, KVM virtualisation, 1 dedicated IP and the same price on renewal. Snapshots and backups are not included. The same plans apply in all 47 VPS locations.
What you get
Every South Africa VPS includes
The same specification applies to every plan in Johannesburg. Only the size and the price change.
NVMe storage
Fast disks for databases, builds and page loads.
Dedicated RAM
Memory reserved for your server, from 2 GB to 64 GB.
KVM virtualisation
A full virtual machine, so you can run Docker and your own settings.
Full root access
Root over SSH on Linux, administrator over RDP on Windows.
1 dedicated IP
One IPv4 address that belongs to your server, on a 100 Mbps LAN port.
Same price on renewal
The price you see is the price you renew at.
Why Johannesburg
Why host a VPS in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg and the surrounding Gauteng province hold much of South Africa's business and network infrastructure. Hosting there keeps traffic for South African users on local networks instead of sending it to Europe and back.
Africa has fewer local servers than other regions, so a server on the continent matters more here than it does in Europe. A Johannesburg VPS gives e-commerce, SaaS and media projects a base close to their users.
Not sure this is the right country? Compare every VPS server location, or read the VPS hosting overview first.
Who it reaches
From Johannesburg you cover South Africa, then reach Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia over regional links. For North Africa, a server in Egypt is closer, and it is worth testing latency from your own users before you decide.
Data and privacy
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). South Africa's POPIA governs how personal information is processed and when it may be sent abroad. If you collect data from South African users, read its transfer rules.
Who it is for
Who a South Africa VPS is for.
- A
South African online stores
Sell to customers who pay in rand and expect checkout pages that load quickly on local connections.
- B
African SaaS and fintech startups
Run an API and web app close to users in the region, with room to add a second location later.
- C
Agencies and developers
Host client sites and staging servers in the same country as the client, which keeps contracts and data questions simple.
Linux or Windows
Linux VPS or Windows VPS in South Africa?
Both run on the same plans in Johannesburg. Choose the operating system your software needs when you order.
Windows Server
Windows VPS in Johannesburg
Administrator access over Remote Desktop, for Windows-only software and remote desktops.
Read the Windows VPS server guide for RDP security and licensing.
Sizing
Which South Africa VPS plan to choose
Start from what you will run, not from the biggest plan you can afford. You can move up later.
| What you run | Plan | CPU / RAM | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Static site, small API or test server | Nano | 1 core / 2 GB | $14.99 |
| WordPress or a small web app | Core | 2 cores / 4 GB | $29.99 |
| App with its own database | Plus | 4 cores / 8 GB | $54.99 |
| Busy store or several services | Turbo | 8 cores / 16 GB | $99.99 |
| Large database or many users | Power | 16 cores / 32 GB | $179.99 |
Unsure how much memory you need? Our guide on how much RAM a VPS needs shows how to measure what you use today.
Setup
Set up your South Africa VPS for Johannesburg
Set the clock and language once, so logs, cron jobs and certificate renewals use local time for Johannesburg.
| Time zone ID | Africa/Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Main languages | English and Afrikaans |
| Locale codes | en_ZA.UTF-8, af_ZA.UTF-8 |
# Ubuntu and Debian
sudo timedatectl set-timezone Africa/Johannesburg
sudo locale-gen en_ZA.UTF-8
sudo locale-gen af_ZA.UTF-8
sudo update-localeGet started
How to buy a South Africa VPS
Three steps from order to login.
- 01
Pick a plan
Choose a size from the table above, from 1 core and 2 GB to 16 cores and 64 GB.
- 02
Choose Johannesburg and an operating system
Select Johannesburg, then Linux or Windows. You can reinstall a different system later.
- 03
Pay and log in
Your login details arrive by email once the server is ready.
Questions
South Africa VPS FAQ
Is Johannesburg the right location for all of Africa?
It is the right base for South Africa and the nearby southern markets. For North Africa a server in Egypt is closer, and routes across Africa vary by network, so test from your own users.
Can I run WooCommerce or Magento on a South Africa VPS?
Yes. Root access lets you install WooCommerce, Magento or a custom store, with the database on the same server or a separate one.
How much does a VPS in South Africa cost?
A VPS in South Africa starts at $14.99 per month for 1 core and 2 GB of RAM and goes up to $319.99 per month for 16 cores and 64 GB. Every location uses the same plans and prices, and the price stays the same on renewal.
Which operating systems can I use on the South Africa VPS?
Linux (Ubuntu, Debian and AlmaLinux) and Windows Server. Pick one when you order, and reinstall a different one later from the control panel.
Are backups included with a VPS in Johannesburg?
No. Snapshots and backups are not included, so copy important data off the server on a schedule and test a restore. You have full root or administrator access to set up the tool you prefer.
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