InMotion VPS Hosting

InMotion VPS Hosting delivers powerful, scalable virtual private server solutions with full root access, solid-state storage, and the flexibility to run custom applications. Built on enterprise-grade infrastructure with KVM virtualization and high-performance hardware, InMotion's VPS hosting provides dedicated resources and complete control for developers, agencies, and businesses requiring more power than shared hosting can offer. With both managed and self-managed options, 24/7 U.S.-based support, and automatic backups included, InMotion VPS combines the control of a dedicated server with the affordability and convenience of cloud-based virtual servers.

What sets InMotion VPS apart is their focus on performance and support quality. All VPS plans include NVMe SSD storage, free cPanel/WHM licenses ($45/month value), Launch Assist setup service, and complimentary server management for the first month. Unlike competitors charging premium fees for management or cPanel licenses, InMotion includes these essentials, making their VPS hosting exceptional value for businesses needing reliable, performant virtual servers with expert support.

VPS Hosting Plans

InMotion offers six VPS tiers across managed and self-managed options:

VPS-1000HA-S ($17.99/month intro, $29.99 renewal - Managed):

• 4 GB RAM
• 75 GB NVMe SSD storage
• 4 TB bandwidth
• 2 CPU cores
• 3 cPanel accounts
• 2 IPv4 addresses

VPS-2000HA-S ($27.99/month intro, $49.99 renewal - Managed):

• 6 GB RAM
• 150 GB NVMe SSD storage
• 5 TB bandwidth
• 4 CPU cores
• 4 cPanel accounts
• 2 IPv4 addresses

VPS-3000HA-S ($37.99/month intro, $79.99 renewal - Managed):

• 8 GB RAM
• 260 GB NVMe SSD storage
• 6 TB bandwidth
• 6 CPU cores
• 5 cPanel accounts
• 2 IPv4 addresses

Self-managed plans (Core) available starting at $13.99/month with same resources but without cPanel/WHM licenses or management services.

All managed plans include: Free cPanel/WHM, Launch Assist setup, automatic backups, DDoS protection, free SSL, managed security updates, and 90-day money-back guarantee.

Performance and Technology

NVMe SSD storage: Ultra-fast solid-state drives deliver 6x faster performance than traditional SSDs. KVM virtualization: Full virtualization with dedicated resources - CPU, RAM, storage never shared. High-performance CPUs: Latest generation Intel Xeon processors. RAID-10 configuration: Data redundancy and performance optimization. 10 Gbps network: High-speed connectivity for fast data transfer.

Scalability: Easy upgrades between VPS tiers without migration hassles. Add resources as needs grow. Vertical scaling within minutes.

Control Panel and Management

Managed VPS includes:

• cPanel/WHM licenses: Industry-standard control panel ($45/month value)
• Launch Assist: Expert setup and configuration assistance
• First month managed: Full server management for 30 days
• Security patching: OS and security updates managed by InMotion
• Server monitoring: 24/7 proactive monitoring

Self-Managed VPS includes:

• Full root access: Complete server control
• SSH access: Command-line administration
• Custom software: Install any compatible applications
• OS choices: CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian distributions

Developer Features

InMotion VPS provides comprehensive tools for development:

• Full root/SSH access: Complete command-line control
• Git integration: Version control for projects
• Multiple PHP versions: PHP 7.4, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3
• Database support: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Node.js, Python, Ruby: Modern programming language support
• Docker support: Containerization for applications
• WP-CLI: WordPress command-line tools
• Composer, npm, pip: Package managers available

Security and Backups

Security features:

• DDoS protection: Multi-layered protection at network level
• Free SSL certificates: Let's Encrypt SSL auto-installed
• Firewall configuration: Custom firewall rules
• Malware scanning: Regular security scans
• OS hardening: Security-optimized configurations

Backup system:

• Automatic daily backups: Complete server backups
• Backup retention: Multiple restore points
• 1-click restore: Easy recovery from backups
• Downloadable backups: Export backups offsite

Support and Migration

24/7 U.S.-based support: Phone, chat, and ticket support with VPS specialists. Average response under 5 minutes. Expert assistance with server configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Free migration service: InMotion's migration team transfers existing VPS or dedicated server to InMotion infrastructure at no charge.

Data Centers

Two U.S. locations (Los Angeles, Ashburn) with redundant power, climate control, DDoS protection, and 99.99% uptime SLA.

Ideal Use Cases

Perfect for: High-traffic websites, web applications, development/staging servers, multiple client sites (agencies), e-commerce stores, custom software applications, resource-intensive CMS installations.

Not ideal for: Basic websites (shared hosting sufficient), global audiences requiring worldwide data centers, Windows-based applications (Linux VPS only), absolute cheapest VPS (DigitalOcean/Vultr lower cost).

InMotion VPS vs Competitors

vs DigitalOcean/Vultr: InMotion includes cPanel/WHM ($45/month value) and managed support; DO/Vultr bare-metal cheaper but require technical expertise. InMotion better for businesses wanting management; DO/Vultr better for developers wanting minimal costs.

vs Liquid Web: Liquid Web more feature-rich with advanced management; InMotion offers better value with included cPanel and competitive pricing. Liquid Web for enterprises; InMotion for SMBs.

vs A2 Hosting: Similar performance and features. A2 slightly faster with Turbo options; InMotion longer money-back guarantee (90 vs 30 days). Both excellent choices for managed VPS.

InMotion VPS Hosting provides enterprise-grade virtual servers with the performance, control, and support businesses need without enterprise pricing. The combination of NVMe storage, included cPanel/WHM, Launch Assist, and U.S.-based support makes InMotion VPS compelling for organizations outgrowing shared hosting.