All 8Bit VPS and VDS plans run Linux. You can choose your OS at checkout and reinstall a different one at any time from the Server Portal.
Available operating systems
| Operating System | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | Recommended. Latest LTS, wide community support |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | Stable LTS, widely used |
| Debian 12 (Bookworm) | Rock-solid, minimal |
| Debian 13 (Trixie) | Latest Debian |
| Rocky Linux 9 | RHEL-compatible, enterprise-grade |
| Rocky Linux 10 | Latest Rocky Linux |
| AlmaLinux 9 | RHEL-compatible alternative |
| AlmaLinux 10 | Latest AlmaLinux |
| Fedora 43 | Cutting-edge, rolling features |
| Arch Linux | Rolling release, for experienced users |
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | Stable enterprise Linux |
What about Windows?
Windows is not currently available as a self-service install. If you need Windows Server, please open a support ticket. It requires a licensing fee and is configured manually by our team.
Switching OS
You can reinstall a different OS at any time from the Server Portal. See How to Reinstall Your Operating System for instructions.
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