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Stream Your Library With Plex

Run a Plex media server on a Linux VPS so your library streams from the cloud, 24/7, to any device — full root, NVMe and unmetered bandwidth.

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Uptime SLA
1 Gbps
Network port
24/7/365
Human support
10 min
Instant setup
Plex VPS · Linux VPS
Recommended4 GB VPS · 2 vCPU
$12/mo
Deploy this VPS
vCPU2 cores
Memory4 GB
Storage60 GB NVMe
AccessRoot SSH
OSLinux (Ubuntu+)
Setup~10 min
Overview

Plex VPS

Running Plex (or Jellyfin/Emby) on a Linux VPS turns your media collection into an always-on streaming service you can reach from any device — without keeping a home server powered on.

With unmetered bandwidth and NVMe storage, your VPS serves your library 24/7. Note that heavy real-time transcoding is CPU-intensive on a VPS, so direct-play or pre-optimised media works best.

Why CheapWindowsVPS

Built for Plex VPS

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24/7 Streaming

Your library is always online — stream from any device, anywhere.

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Unmetered Bandwidth

Stream and sync without worrying about data caps.

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NVMe Storage

Fast storage for your media and metadata, with room to scale.

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99.99% Uptime

Redundant power and network with automatic failover keep your workload online around the clock.

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Pure NVMe SSD

Storage up to 100× faster than traditional drives — apps, builds and data fly.

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24/7 Human Support

Real engineers on live chat and ticket, any hour of any day.

Get started

How to set up Plex VPS

Choose your plan

Pick the RAM and cores that fit Plex. You can scale up any time without rebuilding.

Deploy in minutes

We provision your Linux VPS and email your IP and root SSH login instantly.

Connect over SSH

SSH in as root from any terminal on Windows, macOS or Linux.

Install Plex

Install the Plex Media Server package (or Docker image), add your media to the VPS storage, sign in to your Plex account, and stream from any device.

Plans & pricing

Linux VPS plans for Plex VPS

All plans include pure NVMe storage, unmetered bandwidth, full root SSH access and instant setup.

Choose your term — save more with longer billing
1 GB
Starter
$3$2.25/mo
$27.00 billed annually · save 25%
  • 1 Dedicated CPU Core
  • 1 GB Guaranteed RAM
  • 15 GB NVMe
  • Unmetered Bandwidth
  • Full Root / SSH Access
  • Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux
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2 GB
Light apps
$6$4.50/mo
$54.00 billed annually · save 25%
  • 1 Dedicated CPU Core
  • 2 GB Guaranteed RAM
  • 30 GB NVMe
  • Unmetered Bandwidth
  • Full Root / SSH Access
  • Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux
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8 GB
Production
$24$18.00/mo
$216.00 billed annually · save 25%
  • 3 Dedicated CPU Cores
  • 8 GB Guaranteed RAM
  • 120 GB NVMe
  • Unmetered Bandwidth
  • Full Root / SSH Access
  • Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux
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16 GB
High performance
$48$36.00/mo
$432.00 billed annually · save 25%
  • 4 Dedicated CPU Cores
  • 16 GB Guaranteed RAM
  • 240 GB NVMe
  • Unmetered Bandwidth
  • Full Root / SSH Access
  • Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux
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32 GB
Heavy workloads
$96$72.00/mo
$864.00 billed annually · save 25%
  • 5 Dedicated CPU Cores
  • 32 GB Guaranteed RAM
  • 480 GB NVMe
  • Unmetered Bandwidth
  • Full Root / SSH Access
  • Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux
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64 GB
Enterprise-class
$192$144.00/mo
$1728.00 billed annually · save 25%
  • 6 Dedicated CPU Cores
  • 64 GB Guaranteed RAM
  • 960 GB NVMe
  • Unmetered Bandwidth
  • Full Root / SSH Access
  • Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux
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Custom
Bigger or dedicated builds
Let’s talk
  • Up to 1024 GB RAM
  • Dedicated CPU & bare metal
  • Custom storage & bandwidth
  • Built around your workload
Get a custom quote

Need more power? Custom & dedicated plans up to 1024 GB RAM available.

FAQ

Plex VPS — frequently asked questions

Yes. You can install Plex (or Jellyfin/Emby) on a Linux VPS to stream your media library 24/7. Direct-play and pre-optimised files work best, since heavy live transcoding is CPU-intensive without a GPU.

Choose a plan whose NVMe storage fits your library, and scale up as it grows. Our larger Linux plans offer up to 960 GB NVMe, with custom options for more.

Yes. The VPS stays powered on around the clock, so your media server is always available without keeping a machine running at home.

Most Linux VPS plans are provisioned within minutes of ordering. You receive your IP and root SSH credentials by email and can install Plex right away.

Yes. Your Linux VPS stays powered on 24/7, so Plex and any services keep running after you close your SSH session.

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