VPS stands for Virtual Private Server. It’s a type of hosting that gives you the advantages of a dedicated server — but without the high price point.

VPS hosting uses a physical server that’s been partitioned virtually into many individual virtual servers.

Even though you’re still sharing that server with a number of other users, there’s no direct competition. You can also configure your operating system and software however you want: think of it like a condo that you can remodel and decorate as you wish.