Safenames Level 3, £ 179.00/mo. on Linux VPS


Level 3 has been updated on (added ), Aggregate Rating (3.3 out of 10 from 4 reviews)
safenames.net
Safenames
Safenames House, Sunrise Pkwy, Linford Wood
Milton Keynes mk14 6ls
UK
☎ Phone +44 (0)1908 200022[uk]
☎ Phone +1 703 574 5313[usa]
📠 Fax +44 (0)1908 325192
  • 💡 Plan Name: Level 3 (sku #p99647)
  • 🔧 Category: VPS / Linux
  • 💰 Price:£ 179.00/mo.
  • 💿 Disk Space: 300 GB
  • 📶 Traffic bandwidth: unmetered
  • 💲 Setup Fee: free
💪 CPU/Cores :8x vCPU
🔋 RAM :16000 MB
🔌 Hosted domains :1
🆓 free domains :0
📌 Dedicated IPs :2
💳 Payment Methods :Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPalAliPayWire TransferSkrill (Moneybookers)
🔨 Control Panel :CPanelWHM
🔧 Category :Backup
✍️ Support Options :EmailPhone / Toll-FreeAvailable 24/7
Targeting :UK
screenshot of Level 3 from safenames.net

See also initial Level 3 plan location on their website!


*📜 Plan description

Level 3 is presented as the highest pre-packaged virtual server (VPS / VDS / cloud server) option in the set and is intended for larger virtual workloads that benefit from increased vCPU, memory and storage while maintaining high availability.
Included specification on the plan card:
- vCPU: 8 vCPU
- RAM: 16 GB (16000 MB)
- Storage: 300 GB SAN storage (300000 MB)
- IP: 2 dedicated IPv4 addresses
- Availability: High Availability is included
Resource isolation and scaling model:
- The service is described as drawing from pooled compute, memory and storage, enabling resource scaling as needs change rather than being restricted by physical-server constraints
- Dedicated allocations are emphasized for CPU, RAM and IP addressing, reducing the typical concerns around multi-tenant contention at the allocation level
Optional paid service items (monthly service fees listed on the same page):
- R1 Soft Backup: from 50 per month
- Softaculous: 5 per month
- cPanel / WHM: 20 per month
- Windows 2012 Server License (per CPU): 15 per month
- Cloud Linux: 15 per month
- Disk space extra: 0.50 per GB per month (minimum 50 GB)
- LiteSpeed: price on application
- Additional IP Address: price on application

Virtual servers are positioned as a flexible alternative to physical servers by enabling resources to be scaled as requirements change while still maintaining dedicated allocations for CPU, memory and IP addressing.
The environment is described as high availability, aiming to combine affordability with privacy and security, and is presented as suitable when a dedicated-server level of isolation is not required but consistent performance and control are still important.
Operational expectations are reinforced through always-on diagnostic monitoring that tracks server health and status, plus secure facilities with 24/7/365 site security, controlled entry systems and CCTV recording practices.
The optional service catalogue provides a modular approach to adding backup, control panels, operating system licensing and additional capacity as needs evolve.

📄 Editorial Review

Safenames is a UK-based corporate domain registrar and hosting provider headquartered in Milton Keynes. The company dates back to the late 1990s and was founded by Simon (Sam) McManus. Over time it has evolved into a specialised operator focused on global domain portfolios, brand protection, and enterprise-grade infrastructure, rather than mass-market shared hosting. The group holds numerous registry accreditations, runs its own International Domain Portal (IDP) for domain management, and operates a Tier 3–enhanced data centre in the UK that underpins its hosting and colocation services.

The core business revolves around corporate domain management and online brand protection. Safenames centralises large domain portfolios (often hundreds or thousands of names), handling registrations and renewals across a wide range of gTLDs and ccTLDs, while also providing SSL certificate management, DNS hosting, and legal/UDRP support. The IDP portal gives corporate teams a single console where they can manage domains, redirects, DNS records, renewals and contact data with automation and granular control suitable for large organisations.

On the hosting side, Safenames positions itself as an infrastructure partner for companies that need more than simple web space. Under the hosting umbrella they provide Virtual Servers (VPS / "Virtual Dedicated Servers"), Dedicated Servers, Colocation Hosting, a dedicated Data Centre offering, and Disaster Recovery solutions. The overall hosting portfolio clearly targets business workloads, with a strong emphasis on high availability, security and compliance instead of low-cost shared hosting.

Their Virtual Servers function as a managed VPS platform. There are three standard levels, all based on SAN storage, dedicated vCPU and RAM, and dedicated IP addresses, running in a high-availability environment:
Level 1 VPS – 4 vCPUs, 6 GB RAM, 100 GB SAN storage, 1 dedicated IP. / Level 2 VPS – 6 vCPUs, 8 GB RAM, 200 GB SAN storage, 1 dedicated IP. / Level 3 VPS – 8 vCPUs, 16 GB RAM, 300 GB SAN storage, 2 dedicated IPs.

These virtual servers are designed for applications that have outgrown shared hosting but are not yet at the point of requiring a full physical server, combining predictable performance with isolation and privacy.

For customers that need full hardware isolation, Safenames offers Dedicated Servers in three pre-defined configurations, built on enterprise HP hardware. The entry-level dedicated server uses dual quad-core CPUs, 16 GB RAM and 2×146 GB disks, suitable for smaller businesses or projects. Higher tiers increase storage and memory up to 64 GB RAM and larger disk capacities, making them appropriate for bigger e-commerce sites or corporate applications. Dedicated packages include Windows or Linux, support for Microsoft SQL, MySQL and PostgreSQL, server monitoring, backup and restore options, a dedicated account manager, and a stated 99.999% server uptime backed by a formal SLA and 24/7 customer support.

Companies that want to run their own hardware can use the Colocation Hosting service. This allows them to place servers, firewalls and switches inside Safenames’ own facility, benefiting from a Tier 3–enhanced data centre, a 99.999% uptime guarantee, hot-desk and disaster-recovery desks, and the option of managed colocation where Safenames engineers handle installation, monitoring and changes. This model fits organisations with mission-critical IT workloads that still want physical ownership of their equipment without the burden of operating a data centre.

Beyond raw compute and rack space, Safenames integrates security and performance services such as CDN, DDoS mitigation, bot management, Web Application Firewall (WAF) and DNS hosting, together with a long-running partnership with Cloudflare. This combination makes the platform particularly attractive for brand-sensitive, high-traffic websites where uptime, performance and protection from abuse are front-line requirements.

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