Cloud VPS + RunCloud — Self-Managed

RunCloud Cloud VPS Hosting
on Cloud VPS by Host4Fun

Deploy a RunCloud Cloud VPS with Host4Fun. AMD Ryzen, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD, 10 Gbps. Connect RunCloud to your Cloud VPS for easy server management. Free plan available. From $3/mo.

RunCloud account required. Host4Fun provides Cloud VPS infrastructure only. RunCloud is a cloud-based server management panel — you connect your VPS to RunCloud's dashboard at runcloud.io. A free plan (1 server) is available. We do not configure RunCloud on your behalf.
Compatible with: Ubuntu 20.04 Ubuntu 22.04 Ubuntu 24.04 Debian 11/12
99.99%
Uptime SLA
10Gbps
Network Port
Free
Free Plan
35+
Global Locations
24/7
Support
AMD Ryzen CPU
DDR5 RAM
NVMe SSD Storage
10 Gbps Port
DDoS Protection
Full Root Access
35+ Locations
Instant Deploy

What is RunCloud?

RunCloud is a cloud-based server management panel that takes a different approach from traditional control panels. Rather than installing a heavy panel directly on your server, RunCloud installs a lightweight agent on your VPS and manages it through RunCloud's own web dashboard hosted externally.

This architecture means your VPS runs lean — no panel web server consuming RAM and CPU, just Nginx, PHP-FPM, and MySQL running at full efficiency. RunCloud handles deployment of web applications, WordPress sites, SSL certificates, team access, and server monitoring all from its external dashboard.

On a Host4Fun Cloud VPS, RunCloud connects via a lightweight agent. Your VPS gets AMD Ryzen, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD, and a 10 Gbps port — with RunCloud providing the management layer from its own cloud infrastructure.

Free
1 Server Free Plan
Agent
Lightweight on VPS
Nginx
PHP-FPM Stacks
Git
Deploy Integration

RunCloud on Cloud VPS — How It Works

RunCloud works differently: create a RunCloud account, add a new server, and RunCloud generates a one-line install command. Run it on your Host4Fun Cloud VPS to install the RunCloud agent. Your server connects to the RunCloud dashboard within minutes.

From the RunCloud dashboard you then manage web applications, PHP versions, SSL, databases, team members, and Git deployments — all without SSH for routine tasks. The VPS itself runs only the essential stack — no panel overhead consuming your resources.

Agent
On VPS
Cloud
Dashboard
Free
1 Server Plan
KVM Compatible Lightweight Agent Git Deploy Free Plan

Everything RunCloud Gives You

A complete feature set tailored for the RunCloud control panel on a high-performance Cloud VPS.

Cloud Dashboard — No Panel on VPS

RunCloud installs only a lightweight agent on your VPS. All management happens through RunCloud's cloud dashboard. This means more RAM and CPU available for your web applications rather than being consumed by a panel web server.

WordPress Management

Deploy WordPress with one click from the RunCloud dashboard. Manage plugins, themes, and updates across multiple WordPress sites. RunCloud's WordPress toolkit handles staging, cloning, and security hardening.

Git Deployment

Connect GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repositories to your RunCloud web applications. Trigger automatic deployments on push — a built-in CI/CD workflow without requiring separate pipeline tools.

AutoSSL / Let's Encrypt

One-click SSL provisioning and auto-renewal for all web applications via Let's Encrypt. Force HTTPS and manage SSL certificates from the RunCloud dashboard without touching the command line.

Multi-PHP & Stack Management

Install and switch between PHP 7.x and 8.x per application. RunCloud manages Nginx, Apache, and multiple PHP-FPM versions from its dashboard — letting you configure each web app with its own PHP version and settings.

Team Access & Roles

Add team members with role-based access — useful for agencies managing multiple client servers. Grant developers access to specific web applications without giving full server root access.

Database Management

Create and manage MySQL and MariaDB databases from the RunCloud dashboard. phpMyAdmin available per database. Manage database users, permissions, and backups without SSH commands.

Automated Backups

Schedule automated backups of web applications and databases. Configure backup storage destinations including RunCloud's own storage, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, or other S3-compatible storage providers.

Server Monitoring

Real-time server metrics — CPU, RAM, disk, network — accessible from the RunCloud dashboard. Set up monitoring alerts for threshold breaches. View per-application performance data without logging into the server.

License & Minimum Cloud VPS Specs

Review license options and minimum server requirements before ordering your Cloud VPS.

Minimum Cloud VPS Requirements

CPU1 vCPU (2+ recommended)
RAM512 MB minimum (1 GB+ recommended)
Disk10 GB minimum (20+ GB recommended)
OSUbuntu 20.04/22.04/24.04, Debian 11/12
IPv41 dedicated public IPv4
Root AccessFull root SSH required for agent install
VirtualisationKVM (fully supported)

RunCloud License

Free
1 Server — Forever Free
Basic
~$8/mo — Up to 2 servers
Pro
~$15/mo — Up to 5 servers
Business
~$30/mo — Unlimited servers

RunCloud Account at runcloud.io

Sign up at runcloud.io. The Free plan manages 1 server at no cost — ideal for getting started. Paid plans scale to multiple servers. Host4Fun does not resell RunCloud plans.

Visit RunCloud Pricing

Compatible Operating Systems

All listed OS options are available free during Host4Fun Cloud VPS provisioning.

Supported Distributions for RunCloud
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Debian 11
Debian 12
AlmaLinux (not supported)
Recommended: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS for RunCloud. Debian 12 is also excellent. Both are available free during Host4Fun Cloud VPS provisioning.

Choose Your RunCloud Cloud VPS

All plans include AMD Ryzen CPU, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD, 10 Gbps port, DDoS protection, and a dedicated IPv4.

Starter
Personal use & testing
$5/mo
 
  • 1 vCPU AMD Ryzen Core
  • 1 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 15 GB NVMe SSD
  • 1 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
Get Started
Basic
Small projects & dev servers
$7/mo
 
  • 2 vCPU AMD Ryzen Cores
  • 2 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 30 GB NVMe SSD
  • 4 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
Get Started
Business
High-traffic & production
$28/mo
 
  • 6 vCPU AMD Ryzen Cores
  • 8 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 120 GB NVMe SSD
  • 16 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Full Root Access
  • Priority Support
  • Maximum Performance
Get Started

Annual billing charged as one payment. Prices exclude taxes. Visit RunCloud license purchased separately where required.

Why Choose Host4Fun for Your RunCloud Cloud VPS?

AMD Ryzen hardware, NVMe SSD, 10 Gbps networking, and DDoS protection — the ideal foundation for RunCloud.

True KVM Virtualisation

Host4Fun Cloud VPS runs on KVM — delivering a fully isolated kernel environment with dedicated resources and proper process isolation essential for any control panel stack.

AMD Ryzen Processors

Dedicated AMD Ryzen vCPU cores on every plan. Multi-account PHP execution, database queries, and mail processing all benefit from fast, dedicated CPU performance without resource contention.

NVMe SSD Storage

NVMe SSD delivers up to 10x faster I/O than SATA — improving page load times, database performance, backup speeds, and overall server responsiveness for all hosted accounts.

DDoS Protection Included

Enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation included at no extra cost on every Cloud VPS — keeping your RunCloud server and all hosted sites accessible during attacks.

Instant Deployment

Your Cloud VPS is provisioned within minutes of payment. SSH in immediately, run the installer, and have RunCloud operational in under 30 minutes.

24/7 Technical Support

Our support team is available 24/7 for Cloud VPS infrastructure issues. RunCloud application-level support is available via its official documentation and community.

How to Install RunCloud on Cloud VPS

Follow these steps after receiving your Cloud VPS credentials from Host4Fun.

root@server — bash — RunCloud Installation
# Step 1 — SSH into your Cloud VPS
local$ ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP
[OK] Connected — Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

# Step 2 — Sign up at runcloud.io and add a new server
[!] RunCloud generates a unique install command for your server

# Step 3 — Run the generated agent install command (example)
[root@vps ~]# bash <(curl -sL YOUR_RUNCLOUD_INSTALL_URL) YOUR_API_KEY
[~~] Installing RunCloud agent + Nginx + PHP-FPM + MySQL...
[OK] Server connected to RunCloud dashboard

# Step 4 — Manage your server from the RunCloud dashboard
[OK] Add web apps, deploy WordPress, manage SSL from runcloud.io
[root@vps ~]#

Pre-Installation Checklist

Fresh Cloud VPS with Ubuntu 22.04 or Debian 12
RunCloud account created at runcloud.io
Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB+ recommended)
Full root SSH access
Server visible in RunCloud dashboard before install
No existing Nginx/Apache already installed
Valid FQDN hostname set before install
Use the exact install command generated by RunCloud

RunCloud vs Other Hosting Panels

How RunCloud compares to popular alternatives.

FeatureRunCloudPleskcPanelaaPanelHestiaCP
License / PlanFree / ~$8–$30+/mo~$10–$40+/mo$15–$45+/moFreeFree
Panel on VPS Agent only (light) Full panel Full panel Full panel Full panel
Git Deployment Native
Team Access Role-based
Free Plan 1 server free Free forever Free forever
Min. RAM on VPS512 MB1 GB1 GB256 MB256 MB

Who Uses RunCloud Cloud VPS?

From individual developers to hosting businesses — RunCloud serves a wide range of use cases on a Cloud VPS.

WordPress Agencies

Agencies managing multiple client WordPress sites get clean team-based access control, staging, cloning, and Git deployment — all from a cloud dashboard without needing server SSH access for every task.

WordPressAgenciesGit Deploy

Developers & CI/CD Workflows

Connect GitHub or GitLab repositories to web apps and auto-deploy on push. RunCloud brings a genuine CI/CD workflow to VPS-hosted applications without complex pipeline infrastructure setup.

Git DeployCI/CDAutomation

Managed Client Servers

Give clients or team members access to their own applications through RunCloud's role-based access system — without exposing root SSH. Manage dozens of client VPS servers from a single RunCloud dashboard.

Multi-ServerTeam AccessClient Management

Performance-Focused Hosting

RunCloud's agent-only architecture means the VPS runs lean — no panel web server consuming RAM. Nginx + PHP-FPM stacks configured for maximum performance on even the smallest Cloud VPS plans.

NginxPHP-FPMPerformance

Multi-App Development Servers

Manage multiple web applications per server, each with its own PHP version, environment variables, and Git deployment branch. RunCloud makes multi-app VPS management clean and organised.

Multi-AppDev ServerPHP Isolation

Budget-Conscious VPS Hosting

RunCloud Free plan manages 1 server at zero cost. Combined with a $3/mo Host4Fun Cloud VPS, you get a fully managed Nginx + PHP + MySQL stack with Git deployment for the lowest possible total cost.

Free PlanBudget$3/mo VPS

35+ Global Cloud VPS Locations

Deploy your RunCloud Cloud VPS closest to your users across 35+ locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running RunCloud on a Host4Fun Cloud VPS.

RunCloud installs only a lightweight agent on your VPS. All management happens through RunCloud's cloud dashboard hosted externally. Traditional panels like cPanel or Plesk install a full web server and control panel directly on the VPS, consuming significant RAM and CPU resources.
RunCloud offers a Forever Free plan for 1 server at no cost. Paid plans start from ~$8/mo for 2 servers. The free plan includes full functionality — web app management, SSL, Git deployment, and monitoring. Sign up at runcloud.io.
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is the recommended OS for RunCloud. Debian 12 is also fully supported. Ubuntu 20.04 and 24.04 are also compatible. Choose during Host4Fun Cloud VPS provisioning at no extra cost.
Yes. RunCloud supports one-click WordPress installation, staging environments, site cloning, and Git-based WordPress deployments from its cloud dashboard — without needing SSH for routine WordPress management tasks.
Yes. Connect GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repositories to RunCloud web applications and configure automatic deployment on push to a specific branch. This gives VPS-hosted applications a built-in CI/CD workflow directly from the RunCloud dashboard.
Yes. RunCloud supports role-based team access. Add developers or clients as team members with specific permissions — giving them access to web applications without exposing full server root SSH credentials.
Yes. RunCloud is fully compatible with KVM virtualisation used by Host4Fun Cloud VPS. Connect any Host4Fun Cloud VPS running Ubuntu 22.04 or Debian 12 to the RunCloud dashboard using the generated install command.
RunCloud requires as little as 512 MB RAM and 1 vCPU. The Host4Fun Starter plan ($3/mo, 1 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 vCPU) combined with RunCloud Free (1 server) gives you a fully managed Nginx + PHP + MySQL stack for $3/mo total.

Ready to Launch Your RunCloud Cloud VPS?

Order your Host4Fun Cloud VPS today, choose Ubuntu 22.04, connect to RunCloud's free plan, and have a fully managed Nginx + PHP + MySQL stack with Git deployment in under 20 minutes.

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