Setting up a VPS on UltaHost is a straightforward process, perfect for hosting web applications such as WordPress, email servers, or VPNs. This detailed guide will walk you through each step to ensure your VPS is up and running smoothly.
Let’s get this done with.
How to Buy and Setup UltaHost VPS
Step 1. Choosing Your UltaHost VPS Plan
Begin by navigating to UltaHost website. Look for the VPS Hosting option under the hosting menu. UltaHost offers various plans that are tailored to your needs.
Select a Term: You can opt for a plan with a duration ranging from one month to three years. UltaHost offers significant discounts for longer commitments—up to 50% off for a three-year term. For this guide, we’ll choose a monthly plan.
Pick Your VPS Specifications: Choose a VPS with 4GB of RAM for a balance between performance and cost. This specification is sufficient for running moderate to high-traffic websites, email servers, or other web applications.
Step 2. Configuring the Server
Billing Cycle: Confirm your billing cycle (e.g., monthly).
Server Location: Select your preferred server location, such as Los Angeles or Frankfurt. The closer the server is to your target audience, the better the performance.
Operating System: Opt for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, a stable and widely supported Linux distribution. It’s a solid choice for web hosting.
Control Panel: Choose a control panel like CyberPanel or Hestia CP. These are free and provide a user-friendly interface for managing your server. If you prefer not to install a control panel manually, selecting one here ensures automatic installation.
Additional Resources: If you don’t require extra disk space or an additional IPv4 address, you can leave these options unselected. This keeps your setup simple and cost-effective.
Skip Scripts and SSL: For this initial setup, skip adding scripts or SSL certificates, especially if you plan to perform benchmarking tests first.
Step 3. Account Setup and Payment
Create an Account: If you’re a new user, create an account by filling in your personal information. Existing customers can simply log in.
Choose Payment Method: UltaHost supports various payment methods, including PayPal, which we’ll use in this guide.
Complete Payment: Proceed with the payment process. After completing the payment, your VPS will be activated, and you’ll receive an invoice.
Step 4. Initial Server Setup
Accessing Your VPS: Once your VPS is ready, go to the UltaHost dashboard, click on Manage next to your VPS, and note your IP address.
Check IP for Blocklists: To ensure your IP is clean, use MXToolbox. Enter your IP address and run a Blocklist Check. Ignore results from filters like UCEPROTECTL3, as many hosting providers report issues with this tracker.
SSH Login: Use an SSH client like Bitvise to log into your server. Enter your IP address, set the port to 22, and log in as the root user using the password provided in the server information. Accept and save the connection settings.
Step 5. Benchmarking Your Server (Optional)
Install Geekbench: To assess the server’s performance, install Geekbench 6, a popular benchmarking tool.
Run the Test: Execute Geekbench and wait for the results. You’ll receive a URL with the benchmark scores, which you can view in your browser. See my results here: https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/7236917
Analyze Results: For this VPS (4GB RAM, three virtual CPU cores), expect a Single-Core Score around 956 and a Multi-Core Score around 2,381. Compared to similar offerings from other providers like Contabo, UltaHost provides better single-core performance.
For our Yet-Another-Bench-Script results, check out the image below.
Step 6. Final Steps
Installing Applications: With your VPS set up and performing well, you can now install web applications like WordPress or additional control panels like CyberPanel. UltaHost’s superior performance makes it an excellent choice for hosting demanding applications.
Watch on YouTube
Conclusion
UltaHost provides a powerful and reliable VPS solution that outperforms many competitors, particularly in single-core performance. With this guide, you’re equipped to set up your VPS, benchmark its performance, and start hosting your favorite web applications.
