DataPacket.net VServer1, $ 3.74/mo. on Linux VPS

VServer1 has been updated on June 19, 2026 (added January 27, 2023), Aggregate Rating (10 out of 10 from 3 reviews)

💪 CPU/Cores :	Intel Xeon 1 vCPU Core
🔋 RAM :	1000 MB
🔌 Hosted domains :	unlimited
🆓 free domains :	0
📌 Dedicated IPs :	1
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPalBitcoin
🔨 Control Panel :	KVM
🔧 Category :	DNSVPNRDPDDoS Protection
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-FreeLive ChatAvailable 24/7
🌏 Server Locations :	United States
⚑ Targeting :	AU CA IN UK US
💰 Money-back guarantee :	45 days
🚀 Uptime :	99.9 %

See also initial VServer1 plan location on their website!

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*📜 Plan description

📄 Editorial Review

DataPacket is a long-established U.S. hosting provider operating under the Data Packet Networks name. Founder Brian Bennett developed the service after approximately two years of research and development, with commercial operations beginning in March 2001. The company remains independently focused on affordable hosting and server services from Central Texas.

Its product range includes Linux Hosting, Windows Hosting, Reseller Hosting, VPS, Dedicated Servers, Domain Registration, free SSL certificates, hosted email, a website builder, CDN functionality and an affiliate program. Customers can begin with ordinary shared hosting and later move to a virtual or physical server without changing providers.

Shared Web Hosting is available on both Linux and Windows platforms. Linux hosting supports PHP, MariaDB, Node.js, Laravel, Ruby, Git and Composer. Windows hosting adds ASP.NET, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server, IIS, Web Deploy, URL Rewrite and ODBC.

Shared plans use NVMe storage and include unlimited traffic, websites, email accounts, FTP accounts and databases, subject to normal resource-use policies. Customers also receive Plesk, Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates, Softaculous application installation, WordPress Toolkit, Sitejet Website Builder, malware protection, exploit protection, spam filtering, a web application firewall, DDoS protection and backup tools.

Email access is available through Roundcube on Linux and MailEnable Webmail on Windows. Free website migration is included, making the plans suitable for WordPress installations, small businesses, personal projects and moderately sized online stores.

The three Linux hosting packages include 25 GB, 50 GB or 75 GB of NVMe storage. Windows packages use the same storage levels at slightly higher monthly prices. Daily, weekly and monthly backups provide additional protection against accidental deletion, failed updates and website compromise.

Reseller Hosting is divided into Linux and Windows packages. Resellers can create custom hosting plans, use private nameservers, apply their own branding and enable overselling. Packages support unlimited customer accounts, domains, websites, email accounts, databases and FTP accounts, with 50 GB, 75 GB or 120 GB of NVMe storage.

This is practical white-label hosting rather than a basic multi-domain account. Plesk handles customer subscriptions, resource limits and account management, while Softaculous, WordPress Toolkit, Sitejet, SSL and email tools remain available within individual customer accounts.

VPS and dedicated servers can also be resold under another brand. This gives agencies and smaller hosting businesses a clear upgrade path from shared reseller accounts to isolated server infrastructure.

Current reseller ordering options include unlimited traffic, although some older package comparisons retain monthly allowances of 500 GB, 750 GB and 1,200 GB. Customers should follow the traffic terms displayed in the final order configuration.

VPS Hosting uses KVM virtualization, Intel Xeon processors, ECC memory and NVMe storage. Plans begin with 1 GB RAM, one virtual CPU and 50 GB NVMe, scaling to 16 GB RAM, six virtual CPUs and 300 GB NVMe.

Each VPS includes one dedicated IPv4 address, IPv6 availability, a 1 Gbps port, unlimited traffic, DDoS protection, root access and an online server-management interface. Customers can reinstall the operating system from templates or ISO images and use noVNC for emergency console access.

Linux is the most straightforward VPS option, while Windows Server can be installed on configurations with at least 2 GB RAM. A Windows Server 2019 installation image is available, although a valid Windows license may need to be purchased separately.

The VPS plans are self-managed. They are best suited to developers, experienced administrators, application hosting, game servers, databases, private services and customers who want to install their own control panel or software stack. Docker and other server-level applications require a VPS or dedicated server rather than shared hosting.

Dedicated Servers target the affordable bare-metal market. Available systems include Intel Core i3, Core i5, AMD FX and Intel Xeon processors with HDD, SSD or NVMe storage.

Many configurations use older processor generations, but their low monthly prices can still be useful for backup servers, development environments, private services, secondary infrastructure and workloads where dedicated hardware matters more than recent CPU architecture.

Dedicated servers are self-managed and are normally prepared within 24 hours. Initial setup, reboot requests and operating-system reloads are included. Linux and Windows are supported, with remote access through SSH, RDP or the applicable remote-management interface.

Most active configurations include one IPv4 address, DDoS protection, a 1 Gbps connection and unlimited traffic. Individual dedicated-server offers can differ in processor, memory, storage, transfer allowance and refund conditions, so the final order specification should be checked carefully.

Domain Registration includes common generic and country-code extensions, transfers and internationalized domain names. A .com registration, transfer or renewal currently costs $16.99 per year.

Other available extensions include .net, .org, .info, .biz, .us, .ca, .uk, .eu, .de, .be, .in, .nl, .asia and .xyz. A free domain is included with qualifying annual shared-hosting purchases.

SSL is primarily bundled with hosting rather than sold through a separate certificate catalog. Free Let’s Encrypt certificates are available, while externally purchased commercial certificates can also be installed through Plesk.

Business email is included within the hosting packages rather than offered as a separate hosted-email product.

The main website uses English. The customer portal supports Arabic, Azerbaijani, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Persian, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and Ukrainian.

All hosting and server prices are displayed in USD.

The website has a responsive and reasonably modern design, while the customer area follows a conventional hosting-account layout. Navigation is straightforward, although customers should rely on the final checkout specification whenever introductory pricing and individual product configurations differ.

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