Full Root / Admin Access
SSH root access on Linux or Administrator RDP on Windows from the moment your VPS is provisioned. No restricted shell, no locked directories, no blocked commands. The entire OS is yours to configure.
Unmanaged VPS — Zurich, Switzerland
Unmanaged VPS
Switzerland
from $8/mo
Full root access. Zero hand-holding. You control the OS, stack, and config — we handle the hardware, network, and hypervisor. KVM VPS in Zurich. NVMe SSD, 1 Gbps, Swiss IP. Linux & Windows. Built for sysadmins and developers.
$8/mo
From
Full
Root access
Any
Software stack
KVM
Hardware isolated
What We Handle
Your Responsibility vs Ours
Unmanaged VPS means a clear division of responsibility. We own the hardware layer; you own everything inside your VPS.
WE MANAGE
- Physical hardware & datacenter
- Network connectivity & uplink
- KVM hypervisor & virtualisation
- IP routing & Swiss IP assignment
- Hardware failures & replacement
- Control panel & VNC console
YOU MANAGE
- OS installation & configuration
- Software stack & packages
- Security hardening & firewall
- OS & application updates
- Backups & disaster recovery
- Application monitoring
Who It's For
Built for Technical Users
Unmanaged VPS delivers maximum control and the best price-to-performance ratio — for those who know how to use it.
DevelopersDeploy your own stack without a managed layer adding overhead or restrictions. Run any language runtime, any framework, any database.
System AdministratorsYou know Linux and server hardening. Unmanaged gives you bare metal-level control at VPS price. Build exactly the environment you need.
Web Hosting ResellersInstall Hestia CP, CyberPanel, or DirectAdmin on an unmanaged VPS and build your own reseller hosting business on Swiss infrastructure.
DevOps & Container UsersDocker, K3s, Podman, Ansible, Terraform — full kernel access on KVM means all container and infrastructure-as-code tooling works without restriction.
What You Get
Unmanaged Swiss VPS — Full Specification
Full KVM Virtualisation
Hardware-level isolation with your own kernel. Docker, custom kernels, WireGuard, eBPF programs, and nested VMs all work. No OpenVZ limitations, no shared kernel restrictions.
NVMe SSD Storage
All plans use NVMe SSD. Database I/O, application startup, Docker image pulls, and OS operations run at full NVMe speed. No SATA SSDs, no HDDs on any tier.
VNC Console Access
Out-of-band VNC console included on all plans. If SSH becomes unreachable after a misconfigured firewall or failed network change, VNC gives you direct access to the VPS as if sitting in front of it. Essential recovery tool for unmanaged servers.
Free OS Reinstall
Reinstall any supported OS from the control panel in under 5 minutes at no cost. Switch from Ubuntu to Debian, Debian to AlmaLinux, or Linux to Windows Server at any time. No data is preserved on reinstall.
Swiss Data Sovereignty
All data on your Swiss unmanaged VPS is physically in Zurich, protected by Switzerland's nFADP data protection law — outside EU and US legal reach. Swiss jurisdiction for your self-managed infrastructure.
Pricing
Unmanaged VPS Plans — Switzerland
All plans: full root, KVM, NVMe SSD, 1 Gbps, Swiss IP, VNC console. Linux & Windows. No setup fees.
Monthly
Annual
Save 40% Annually
Helvetia
$8/mo
Billed monthly — self-managed starter
$88/yr
Just $7.33/mo — save 40%
- 2 vCPU Intel Silver
- 2 GB DDR4 RAM
- 30 GB NVMe SSD
- 4 TB Bandwidth
- 1 Gbps Port
- Full Root Access
- Linux or Windows
Most Popular
Zurich
$16/mo
Billed monthly — production unmanaged
$176/yr
Just $14.67/mo — save 40%
- 4 vCPU Intel Silver
- 4 GB DDR4 RAM
- 60 GB NVMe SSD
- 8 TB Bandwidth
- 1 Gbps Port
- Full Root Access
- Priority Support
Gotthard
$32/mo
Billed monthly — high-demand unmanaged
$352/yr
Just $29.33/mo — save 40%
- 6 vCPU Intel Silver
- 8 GB DDR4 RAM
- 120 GB NVMe SSD
- 16 TB Bandwidth
- 1 Gbps Port
- Full Root Access
- Priority Support
Swiss IP • IPv4 + IPv6 • VNC console • Free OS reinstall • 50+ crypto accepted. Entry-level from $5/mo.
FAQ
Unmanaged VPS Switzerland — Common Questions
What does unmanaged VPS mean?
Unmanaged VPS means the provider manages only the physical hardware, network, and hypervisor. Everything inside the VPS — OS, software stack, security patches, firewall, and backups — is your responsibility. You get root or Administrator access and total freedom to configure the server as needed. Unmanaged VPS costs less than managed VPS because no provider labour is involved in server administration.
Is unmanaged VPS suitable for beginners?
Unmanaged VPS is designed for sysadmins, developers, and technically experienced users who are comfortable with SSH, Linux command line (or Windows Server), package management, firewall configuration, and basic server security. If you can run apt update && apt upgrade, configure ufw, and set up fail2ban, you're ready. If you're new to server administration, consider a managed hosting product first.
What support is included with an unmanaged Swiss VPS?
Support covers the infrastructure layer: hardware failures, network outages, hypervisor issues, and control panel or VNC console problems. OS configuration, software installation, application troubleshooting, and security hardening are your responsibility. VNC console access is included as a recovery tool if SSH becomes unreachable after configuration errors.
What operating systems can I install on an unmanaged Swiss VPS?
Linux: Ubuntu 20.04/22.04/24.04 LTS, Debian 11/12, CentOS/Stream, AlmaLinux 8/9, Rocky Linux 8/9, Fedora, Oracle Linux, or any custom Linux ISO. Windows: Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 (licences included), plus Windows 10/11 via custom ISO with your own licence. OS reinstall is free and completes in under 5 minutes — switch distributions at any time from the control panel.
Can I run any software on an unmanaged Switzerland VPS?
Yes, within the terms of service and applicable Swiss law. Full root access means you install and run any software the OS supports: web servers (Nginx, Apache, Caddy), databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB), container runtimes (Docker, Podman, K3s), any language runtime (Node.js, Python, Go, PHP, Ruby, Rust), VPN servers (WireGuard, OpenVPN), game servers, mail servers, and any other application. There is no software whitelist or restriction list for unmanaged VPS.
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