VPS Hosting – Rent Your Linux Virtual Server

The advantages of your VPS server at LWS

A virtual server (managed VPS or with root access) combines the power of a dedicated server and the flexibility of virtual hosting. Your own VPS with no commitment, a free domain name, and 7/7 support.

Turnkey VPS server

Pre-installed, updated, and secured virtual server. With French IPv4 and IPv6. Delivered in 30 minutes max.

Operating systems

The best Linux distributions at your disposal: Debian, Ubuntu, Centos, Almalinux, Oracle Linux, Rocky Linux.

Web control panel

ISPConfig or HestiaCP: domains, emails, databases, SSL certificates, FTP, unlimited PHP. Anti-malware and virus.

Managed or Root SSH

Managed server 7/7 for free or root SSH access for total control (web console, VPN activation possible).

Backups & Snapshot

Automatic daily full server backups on secure NAS. Snapshot tool available.

Managed server or root SSH access

Full management: Let our technicians handle maintenance, updates, and configuration of your VPS. Focus on your project.
Root SSH access: Take full control of your server. Ideal for advanced users.

Disable management at any time to get root access. To reactivate it, you will need to reinstall your VPS.

Easily manage your managed VPS with a control panel

Manage your domains, emails, databases, SSL certificates, FTP, PHP, and MySQL unlimited.
ISPConfig is highly appreciated by agencies and resellers for hosting multiple sites and CMS.
HestiaCP offers an intuitive interface with NGINX reverse proxy configuration, ideal for those seeking increased performance.

Install software in 1 click on your managed virtual server

Easily install your favorite applications and CMS to launch your site in record time.

With ISPConfig, benefit from the Softaculous auto-installer (limited free version, full license optional or included with our cPanel servers).
With HestiaCP, enjoy an integrated auto-installer to quickly deploy your applications: WordPress, PrestaShop, Drupal, NextCloud, etc.

Install software in 1 click on your managed virtual server

Choose your VPS service level according to your needs

LWS offers you 3 service levels adapted to your needs: from standard support included to advanced managed service with 24/7 interventions, professional backups, and fast recovery guarantee (RTG).

Choose the level that fits your project and benefit from personalized technical assistance.

Service level details

Basic Service (included)

Standard support included 7 days a week in France
24/7 hardware monitoring
Daily backups offered for 30 days: limited to VPS up to 20 GB, frequency not configurable.

Business Service (professional use)

Priority technical support
Recovery Time Guarantee (RTG) within 4 business hours
Personalized diagnosis in case of failure
Daily incremental backups with no size limit. Backup frequencies and archiving configurable (D-1 to D-5, W-1 to W-3)
Full restoration available at any time

Serenity Service (critical use)

4h RTG available 24/7
On-call and interventions 24/7
Comprehensive software monitoring (servers, OS, security)
Proactive intervention on updates (OS, kernel, security)
Dedicated project manager for your server
Advanced backups on two separate NAS in two datacenters
30-day rolling archiving, custom restoration at any time

WordPress & PrestaShop: our tips for configuring your VPS

Setting up your own VPS server is simple. Benefit from dedicated CPU and RAM resources, and easily install your CMS with your domain name. Follow our tips to choose the VPS solution best suited to your project.

WordPress

Best-seller: Managed ISPConfig + Apache.

ISPConfig + NGINX or HestiaCP are also good choices.

PrestaShop

Best-seller: Managed ISPConfig + Apache.

ISPConfig + NGINX is also an interesting option.

VPS Servers FAQ

What is a VPS (Virtual Private Server)?

A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a virtual machine hosted on a physical server. You have dedicated resources (CPU, RAM, SSD storage). You can also install the OS or software of your choice, just as if you had your own independent server.

Why choose an LWS VPS rather than a low-cost server?

LWS is a French hosting provider focused on hardware reliability and service flexibility. Here’s what makes LWS VPS solutions stand out:

Premium hardware: Intel® Xeon®, NVMe SSD in RAID, reliable infrastructure and high availability.
High-performance technologies: Xen, KVM Qemu or OpenVZ, offering CPU burst in case of peak load. Enjoy the benefits of server virtualization for better performance.
Flexible management: Managed service included or full root access; you choose your level of control. You can install a panel and configure your DNS, your firewall.
Secondary DNS server: Add your domains at any time from your client area. Your secondary DNS server takes over.
OpenSource panels: ISPConfig, HestiaCP with unlimited domains, FTP, PHP, MySQL.
Many bonuses: French IPv4 and IPv6 included, free domain name for 1 year, unlimited Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates…
Daily backups and free snapshots.
7/7 monitoring and managed service: Our datacenters in France ensure continuous monitoring. Our on-site technical teams are ready to intervene on our Cloud infrastructures.
7/7 technical support: Expert VPS team based in France, always responsive.

What is the difference with shared hosting?

The virtual server differs from classic shared hosting in several key aspects:

Guaranteed resources: VPS hosting reserves a specific CPU/RAM quota for you. You benefit from exceptional dedicated hardware resources.
Isolated server: A dedicated partition that is not affected by other users.
Increased performance: More stability and speed, large bandwidth ideal for demanding sites or applications.

Which VPS should I choose for WordPress or PrestaShop?

For WordPress or WooCommerce, the simplest setup is ISPConfig with Apache: easy to manage, everything is handled via .htaccess files.

If you want more performance (unlimited traffic, heavy sites), NGINX is often faster and more efficient than Apache. You can use it with ISPConfig (more technical) or HestiaCP (more accessible, with auto-installer and NGINX as a reverse proxy).

For PrestaShop, ISPConfig (Apache or NGINX) is recommended for its stability with the latest version of PrestaShop.

Do you offer other server solutions?

Yes. In addition to our VPS, LWS offers you:

High-performance dedicated servers: Designed to handle heavy traffic and host demanding applications.
KVM VPS: KVM virtualization with our intuitive in-house interface, for advanced users seeking maximum control.
Game servers (pterodactyl): Ideal for Minecraft, Rust or ARK, with quick launch and simple management.
cPanel servers: Easily manage multiple sites via cPanel, WHM and Softaculous.
Private Cloud: An ultra-powerful private server offering isolation, flexibility and superior performance.

Can I reboot my server myself?

If you made a mistake or an error, don’t worry! You can reboot your VPS at any time (soft or hard reboot) directly from your client area. This allows you to regain control of your server instantly, without having to contact support.