Self-Hosted Private VPN — Full Control

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Hosting Your Own VPN

Deploy a secure private VPN server in minutes with our high-performance Cloud VPS hosting. WireGuard, OpenVPN, Shadowsocks and more — your server, your rules, your privacy.

Full Root Access 10 Gbps Network 35+ Global Locations Deploy in Minutes From $5/mo
10Gbps
Network Port
35+
VPN Locations
$5
Starting /mo
<5min
WireGuard Install
99.99%
Uptime SLA
AMD Ryzen CPU
DDR5 RAM
NVMe SSD
10 Gbps Port
DDoS Protected
Full Root Access
35+ Locations
Instant Deploy

Why Host Your Own VPN?

Commercial VPN services log your data, throttle your speed, and share infrastructure with thousands of strangers. A self-hosted VPN on a Cloud VPS gives you complete control — no logs, no sharing, no trust required.

Zero Logs — It's Your Server

Commercial VPN providers claim no-logs, but you can't verify it. On your own VPS, you control the logging configuration. Set it to log nothing — and actually mean it.

Dedicated Bandwidth — No Sharing

Commercial VPNs share bandwidth across thousands of users, causing slowdowns. Your Host4Fun VPS delivers a dedicated 10 Gbps port for your use only — full speed, no congestion.

Choose Exactly Where You Exit

With 35+ locations, choose your VPN exit node precisely — not just "USA" but Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and more. Commercial VPNs rarely offer this granularity.

Cost-Effective for Teams & Families

Commercial VPNs charge per device or per user. Your self-hosted VPN on a $5/mo VPS serves unlimited simultaneous connections — share with family, friends, or a whole team.

Your private VPN server — connected globally

10Gbps
Dedicated Port
35+
Exit Locations
0
Shared Users
24/7
Always On
🇺🇸 USA ×15 🇪🇺 Europe ×10 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇯🇵 Tokyo 🇦🇺 Sydney 🇲🇾 Malaysia

All VPS plans include a dedicated public IPv4 — required for VPN server deployment

VPN Software You Can Install

Our VPS servers support all popular VPN software. Install your preferred VPN stack in minutes with full root access and a dedicated public IP.

WireGuard

Fastest Protocol

The modern, state-of-the-art VPN protocol. WireGuard is leaner than OpenVPN with a 4,000-line codebase vs OpenVPN's 100,000+, delivering faster connection times, better throughput, and lower battery drain on mobile. The default recommendation for most use cases.

OpenVPN

Battle-Tested

The gold standard for VPN deployments since 2001. OpenVPN is rock-solid, widely trusted, and supported by virtually every VPN client app across all platforms. Excellent for corporate deployments, site-to-site VPN, and scenarios where WireGuard client support is unavailable.

IPSec / IKEv2

Native Mobile

IPSec with IKEv2 is natively supported by iOS, macOS, Windows, and Android — no client app required. Ideal for teams and families who need VPN without installing software. StrongSwan makes server-side deployment straightforward on a Linux VPS.

SoftEther VPN

Multi-Protocol

A powerful multi-protocol VPN server that supports L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, SSTP, and its own SoftEther protocol simultaneously from a single installation. Ideal when you need to support multiple client types from one VPN server without running separate services.

Outline VPN

Team-Friendly

Developed by Jigsaw (Google). Outline makes sharing a self-hosted VPN with non-technical users dead simple — install the Outline Manager on your VPS, generate shareable access keys, and users connect with the Outline app. No configuration files or certificates to manage.

Shadowsocks

Censorship Bypass

A lightweight SOCKS5-based proxy designed specifically to bypass deep packet inspection (DPI) and censorship. Traffic looks like normal HTTPS to network firewalls. Widely used in environments where standard VPN protocols are blocked at the network level.

Deploy WireGuard in Under 5 Minutes

The fastest way to get a self-hosted VPN running on a Host4Fun Cloud VPS — using the angristan/wireguard-install one-liner.

root@vpn-server — WireGuard Install
# Step 1 — SSH into your fresh Cloud VPS
local$ ssh root@YOUR_VPS_IP
[OK] Connected — Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

# Step 2 — Run the WireGuard one-liner
[root@vps ~]# curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/angristan/wireguard-install/master/wireguard-install.sh && bash wireguard-install.sh
[~~] Installing WireGuard...
[OK] WireGuard installed — <2 minutes

# Step 3 — Enter client name when prompted
[?] Client name: my-phone
[?] Client IP: 10.66.66.2

# Step 4 — Scan the QR code on your phone
[OK] Config saved to: wg0-client-my-phone.conf
[OK] QR code displayed — scan with WireGuard app
[root@vps ~]#

WireGuard

Fastest — recommended for most users

1SSH into your Cloud VPS (Ubuntu 22.04 or Debian 12)
2Run the one-line installer:
bash wireguard-install.sh
3Answer the prompts (default server IP auto-detected)
4Scan the QR code with the WireGuard app on iOS/Android
5Connect — your VPN is live in under 5 minutes

OpenVPN

Proven — widest client compatibility

1SSH into your Cloud VPS (Ubuntu 22.04 recommended)
2Run the angristan OpenVPN installer:
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/angristan/openvpn-install/master/openvpn-install.sh && bash openvpn-install.sh
3Follow the prompts — server IP is auto-detected
4Download the generated .ovpn client config file
5Import into OpenVPN Connect app on any device

Outline VPN

Team-friendly — share with QR / link

1SSH into your Cloud VPS
2Run the Outline Server installer:
bash -c "$(wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Jigsaw-Code/outline-apps/master/server_manager/install_scripts/install_server.sh)"
3Copy the management API URL shown after install
4Open Outline Manager app and paste the URL to connect
5Share access keys with users via the Outline Manager

Shadowsocks

Stealth — bypass deep packet inspection

1SSH into your Cloud VPS (Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04)
2Install shadowsocks-libev:
apt-get install shadowsocks-libev -y
3Edit /etc/shadowsocks-libev/config.json with your password and port
4Enable and start the service:
systemctl enable --now shadowsocks-libev
5Connect from any Shadowsocks client using your VPS IP and config

VPN Setup Guides & Tutorials

Step-by-step guides for setting up your own private VPN server on a Cloud VPS — from beginner-friendly to advanced configurations.

How to Install WireGuard on a VPS

Complete step-by-step guide to installing and configuring WireGuard on Ubuntu 22.04 or Debian 12. Covers server setup, client key generation, QR code sharing, and adding multiple devices.

WireGuardUbuntu 5 min read

Setup OpenVPN on Ubuntu Server

Install and configure OpenVPN on Ubuntu 22.04 using the angristan installer script. Generate client certificates, configure firewall rules, and connect from Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

OpenVPNUbuntu 10 min read

Create Your Own VPN in 5 Minutes

The fastest path from zero to a running private VPN server. Deploy a Host4Fun Cloud VPS, run one command, scan a QR code, and have WireGuard connected on your phone — in under 5 minutes total.

Quick StartWireGuard 3 min read

Secure Your VPN Server

Hardening your VPN VPS after installation — configure UFW firewall, disable root SSH password login, set up fail2ban, enable automatic security updates, and implement IP tables rules to minimise attack surface.

SecurityHardening 8 min read

Share WireGuard VPN with Family

Add multiple WireGuard clients to your VPS VPN. Generate configs for each family member or device, set bandwidth limits per peer, and manage client access without exposing your server credentials.

WireGuardMulti-User 6 min read

Shadowsocks on VPS for Censorship Bypass

Install and configure Shadowsocks-libev on Debian 12. Configure obfuscation plugins (v2ray-plugin) to disguise VPN traffic as HTTPS and bypass deep packet inspection firewalls effectively.

ShadowsocksDPI Bypass 12 min read

Who Uses a VPS VPN Server?

From privacy-conscious individuals to global businesses — self-hosted VPN on a VPS serves a wide range of legitimate needs.

Personal Privacy & Security

Encrypt your internet traffic on public Wi-Fi at cafes, airports, and hotels. Route all traffic through your private VPN server so network operators and ISPs cannot monitor your browsing activity.

Family VPN Sharing

A single $5/mo VPS hosts a WireGuard server that your entire family connects to. Protect everyone's devices — phones, laptops, tablets — with no per-device fees unlike commercial VPN subscriptions.

Remote Team Access

Give remote employees secure access to internal company resources. Deploy a VPN server in your preferred region, issue WireGuard configs per employee, and revoke access instantly when needed.

Developer Remote Access

Developers use VPS VPN servers to securely access staging servers, bypass corporate firewall restrictions, or test how their applications perform from specific geographic regions.

Bypass Network Restrictions

In environments where standard VPN protocols are blocked, Shadowsocks or Outline VPN disguise VPN traffic as regular HTTPS — effectively bypassing deep packet inspection without detection.

Geographic IP Flexibility

Deploy VPN servers in specific cities — not just countries. Access Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, or Singapore as your exit node. 35+ city-level location options available.

Choose Your VPN VPS Plan

All plans include a dedicated public IPv4, 10 Gbps port, DDoS protection, and full root access — everything you need to run a private VPN server.

Starter
Personal VPN — 1-5 users
$5/mo
 
  • 1 vCPU AMD Ryzen Core
  • 1 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 15 GB NVMe SSD
  • 1 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Dedicated Public IPv4
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
Get Started
Basic
Family VPN — 5-15 users
$7/mo
 
  • 2 vCPU AMD Ryzen Cores
  • 2 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 30 GB NVMe SSD
  • 4 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Dedicated Public IPv4
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
Get Started
Business
Corporate VPN — 50+ users
$28/mo
 
  • 6 vCPU AMD Ryzen Cores
  • 8 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 120 GB NVMe SSD
  • 16 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Dedicated Public IPv4
  • Priority Support
  • DDoS Protection
Get Started

All plans include 1 dedicated public IPv4. Annual billing charged as one payment. Prices exclude taxes.

35+ Global VPN Server Locations

Deploy your VPN server in the region that matters to you. City-level location selection across USA, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

USA & North America
Europe
Asia & Oceania

VPN VPS FAQ

Common questions about hosting your own VPN server on a Cloud VPS.

Yes. Any Host4Fun Cloud VPS with full root access and a dedicated public IPv4 address can run WireGuard, OpenVPN, Shadowsocks, SoftEther, or any other VPN software. WireGuard installs in under 5 minutes using a single command.
WireGuard is the recommended choice for most users — fastest protocol, lowest overhead, excellent mobile app support, and installs in under 5 minutes. OpenVPN is the proven alternative for wider client compatibility. Shadowsocks is ideal for bypassing network-level VPN blocks.
The Starter plan at $5/mo (1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 1 TB bandwidth) is more than sufficient for a personal VPN server with 1-5 concurrent users. For a family or small team, Basic ($7/mo, 2 GB RAM, 4 TB bandwidth) provides comfortable headroom.
Yes, typically. Commercial VPNs share bandwidth across thousands of users, causing congestion. Your Host4Fun VPS has a dedicated 10 Gbps port shared only by you. WireGuard on a nearby Host4Fun server will often deliver faster speeds than popular commercial VPN services.
It depends on how you configure it. When you self-host on your own VPS, you control all logging configuration. You can configure WireGuard or OpenVPN to log nothing — and you can verify this yourself, unlike commercial VPN providers where you must take their word for it.
Choose the location closest to where you will connect from for the lowest latency VPN performance. If you want to access content from a specific country or region, choose a server in that location. Host4Fun offers 35+ city-level locations across USA, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Yes. SoftEther VPN runs multiple protocols simultaneously (L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, SSTP, SoftEther) from a single installation. Alternatively, you can run WireGuard and Shadowsocks side-by-side on the same VPS on different ports — serving different device types concurrently.
Self-hosting a VPN for personal privacy and security is legal in most countries. Laws regarding VPN usage vary by jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to ensure your VPN usage complies with the laws applicable in your location and our acceptable use policy.

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