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Finding industry-premium hosting services and products at affordable prices will hugely benefit your business. All our services are here to provide you with an improved Internet experience.
A Dedicated Server is a physical server where all the resources of one machine are dedicated to a single user. Unlike a Shared Hosting server, where resources are distributed among the respective users, Dedicated Servers for hosting let you benefit from every resource available such as RAM, disk space, computing power, operating systems, etc.
By offering you more power and adaptability than other hosting options, Namecheap’s Dedicated Servers are best recommended for those who have a technical background, i.e. those who are comfortable with managing and configuring servers with root access.
Dedicated Server Hosting is typically used for the following: high-traffic websites, website and business applications, content streaming, podcasting, machine learning, big data, storage, infrastructure virtualization, and game servers. Choose Dedicated Hosting from Namecheap for a powerful and affordable option.
Currently, we only offer our Dedicated Server plans with Linux distributions: AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, Debian, and CloudLinux operating systems. With root access, you can reinstall Windows yourself via IPMI using your license. Note that Windows licensing and support remain self-managed.
Absolutely. Namecheap Dedicated Servers sit on their isolated hardware — no resource sharing whatsoever — so your data remains 100% private. Our network is built on a private peering fabric for rock-solid connectivity, and select servers include enterprise-grade hardware RAID for redundancy.
With Complete Server Management, you’ll get ModSecurity Web Application Firewall installation; plus our technicians routinely monitor your server for any issues.
That said, full root/administrator access means you, the client, remain ultimately responsible for implementing best-practice security measures — such as strong passwords, timely software updates, and secure application configurations — on the server.
When you buy a Dedicated Server for hosting, you are allocated one physical server in our datacenter with the highest level of access and complete freedom over its use. Unlike a Cloud VPS, there is no virtualization layer with dedicated web server hosting, so all its physical resources are available to you. A Dedicated Server also allows you full management control over its configuration and installations.
Absolutely. If you want to upgrade your current hosting plan with Namecheap or transfer an existing hosting account with a third-party provider, please get in touch with our 24/7 Support. They’ll recommend a Dedicated Server that best suits your needs and advise you on how to proceed. Check out more details on the hosting transfer process.
Scaling with a Namecheap Dedicated Server means switching to a higher-tier plan. We don’t offer custom configurations (like adding RAM or bandwidth to an existing server), but you can easily move to a more powerful configuration when your needs grow.
Just choose a new plan with the resources you require — our support team can assist with the upgrade to ensure a smooth transition. All our plans deliver cheap dedicated hosting to fit your business needs.
A hosting control panel is a tool that helps manage your dedicated hosting account and is especially useful for non-tech-savvy users.
Currently, we offer two control panel options:
1) cPanel/WHM — available only with the operating systems CloudLinux, AlmaLinux, or Ubuntu.
2) Webuzo — available only with the operating systems AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, or CloudLinux.
Price comparison:
| cPanel Solo (1 account) | $19.88/month |
| Webuzo Personal (1 account) | $5.88/month |
As many as you like. Dedicated Hosting allows you to host multiple websites, but the exact number depends on a few factors:
1. Your server’s resources and the technologies you use
2. Your bandwidth requirements
3. Whether you have an HTML website or a CMS-based website
Due to the static nature of an HTML-designed website, you can host more websites. With CMS-based websites, you can host fewer websites due to an increase in RAM and CPU processing.
To retain full root control over your Namecheap Dedicated Server, select one of the management tiers that includes root privileges, then connect and administer your server directly. By selecting User-Responsible or Basic management, you maintain complete root authority, enabling you to customize, secure, and optimize your Dedicated Server exactly as your projects require.
There is no additional setup fee for hosting Dedicated Servers. Once you’ve bought your Dedicated Server, our Risk Management specialists check your order and forward it to our Tech Team. They set up a server with a Linux-based operating system (OS), such as Ubuntu, Debian, CloudLinux, or AlmaLinux, and any other addons of your choice. From there, you’ll receive a Welcome Email with your access details and additional instructions. On average, the Dedicated Server setup process takes less than 4 hours to complete. The exception is for Dedicated Server customers who choose Complete Server Management, which may take longer. If this case, our 24/7 Support Team will personally reach out to you.
Yes, along with installing any additional software you like (web-server extensions, game engines, project-management tools, media servers, and more), you can also choose a pre-built OS template from our library (popular Linux distributions), or load your own ISO and perform a completely custom installation. Just remember that if you opt for a non-standard OS, you’ll be in charge of its licensing, updates, and security hardening.
1. User-Responsible
You manage and configure your Dedicated Hosting on your own. This is the default Server Management choice.
2. Basic
Core services are monitored by Namecheap with a proactive response in the event of an unexpected server failure. Only available with CloudLinux or AlmaLinux and cPanel already installed.
3. Complete
Namecheap runs and manages everything for you.
All dedicated hardware and technical issues are handled by our experts, letting you focus on your online business.
We’ll take care of your Dedicated Server’s settings, including firewall configurations, PHP handling, service interruptions with root cause analysis, and more.
Weekly backups to separate backup storage servers are also offered, with up to 200 GB in disk space.
CloudLinux or AlmaLinux with cPanel is required for Basic and Complete Management. Complete Management only applies to servers with two or more disks.
Namecheap offers a range of customizable hardware configurations to meet your performance needs. You can choose from single or multi-CPU servers, high RAM capacities, and various storage types, including HDD, SSD, and NVMe.
Whether you're hosting a high-traffic website, managing intensive applications, or running virtual machines, there's a configuration to suit your requirements.
Yes, absolutely. Namecheap’s Dedicated Hosting plans fully support popular e-commerce platforms such as Magento, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, and others.
You’ll have the flexibility to install and optimize your environment for these platforms. For best performance, consider selecting a plan with SSD or NVMe storage, which significantly boosts database and site load speeds, crucial for online stores.
CloudLinux is an operating system designed for shared hosting providers. It uses Lightweight Virtualized Environment (LVE) technology to isolate each user, which improves server stability, security, and performance. This prevents any single user from overusing resources, while offering fair distribution and increased uptime. Learn more about CloudLinux, its compatibility, account limits, and additional features.
Due to technical restrictions, a virtual local area network (VLAN) cannot be set up or installed by you. Please get in touch with our tech support team by submitting a ticket to Hosting (VPS and Dedicated Servers).
Currently, we only have USA Dedicated Servers, located at the PhoenixNAP datacenter, Arizona. Find out more about our Dedicated Server datacenters in the USA. There is no option to choose from other data center locations for Dedicated Servers yet.
That depends on what you're planning to host. If you’re just getting started or running a high-traffic website, smaller application, or working as a reseller, the Entry level plan should work well. It offers a solid starting point with enough resources for growing needs.
For businesses that need more power, like hosting databases, multiple websites, or small SaaS projects, the Medium level plan is a better fit. It’s also ideal if you’re managing several reseller clients.
If your business relies on multi-user applications, large SaaS platforms, or virtualization, the Advanced level plan is the most suitable. It’s built for performance-heavy workloads and enterprise-level use.
Lastly, if you’re on a tight budget and don’t mind older hardware, the Outlet category includes discounted legacy servers. These are great if you need a Dedicated Server but want to save on costs.
Depending on the Dedicated Hosting Server Management plan, additional software and resources chosen may incur a higher fee.
Users are solely responsible for their Outlet (Clearance/Legacy) Server. Only User-Responsible Server Management is applicable. Uptime guarantee does not apply.
Please be aware that sales of first-time Dedicated Servers are only refundable within 7 days (excluding licenses). This does not apply to any Dedicated Servers bought after this initial purchase.
Namecheap does not charge an additional fee to transfer an existing website and/or a Dedicated Server. Please note that a cPanel to cPanel transfer is fully supported while other transfer options may need to be checked by our Technical Team.
Please note that Dedicated Server customers with Complete Server Management receive 200 GB of backup storage.
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