What it does
Hostinger VPS Hosting provides a virtual server for customers who want to configure the operating system and services themselves. Hostinger's setup guide starts with choosing a plan and connecting over SSH, then covers system updates, a non-root user, SSH security, and firewall configuration. It also outlines the additional steps for serving a website, including a control panel, domain, SSL, and site files.
Start with access and server hygiene
Hostinger's VPS guide treats the first job as preparing the machine, not simply uploading an app. It walks through choosing a VPS plan, connecting with SSH, updating the system, creating a non-root account, securing SSH access, and configuring a firewall. That sequence is useful before opening a custom service to public traffic.
Turning it into a website host
The follow-on website workflow adds a control panel, points a domain to the server, enables SSL, and uploads the site. This is a self-administered server path, not a Git-push deployment service; plan for responsibility for operating-system updates and access rules.
Strengths
- The official setup tutorial gives a concrete order for SSH access, operating-system updates, user privileges, SSH security, and firewall rules.
- The guide connects server preparation to the separate steps of adding a domain, SSL, and website files.
Watch out for
- The documented setup requires the customer to handle server access, updates, user setup, and firewall configuration rather than relying on a managed application deploy flow.
Best for
- Developers who need a server they can configure over SSH for custom software.
- Small sites where the operator is prepared to maintain the VPS and its network exposure.