Ubuntu VPS India
An Ubuntu VPS is a KVM virtual server running Ubuntu Server with full root SSH. WebJi® pre-installs the LTS release you name, usually 24.04 (supported to April 2029) or 26.04 (to April 2031), and sizes it from ₹499 a month before 18% GST, quoted before you pay. It suits developers running Docker, Node.js or Python.
For developers, agencies and learners in India who want a root Ubuntu server and need the right release, size and first-hour setup.
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What is an Ubuntu VPS?
An Ubuntu VPS is a KVM virtual server running Ubuntu Server, Canonical's Linux distribution, with full root access over SSH so you install and configure the software stack yourself. It suits most web and app workloads because nearly every tutorial, Docker image and install script is written and tested on Ubuntu first.
At WebJi® it is the Ubuntu build of the Linux VPS: reserved vCPU, RAM and NVMe, a static IPv4, and the Ubuntu release you name pre-installed. Other distributions such as Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux are on that parent page.
Which Ubuntu release should you run on a VPS?
Pick a Long Term Support (LTS) release: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is the safe default in late 2026, and 26.04 LTS suits new builds that want the longest runway. Each LTS gets five years of standard security updates from Canonical; Ubuntu Pro extends maintenance beyond that. Interim releases such as 25.10 are supported for only nine months and do not belong on a production server.
| Release | Codename | Released | Standard support ends | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.04 LTS | Resolute Raccoon | 23 April 2026 | April 2031 | New project, and your stack already supports it |
| 24.04 LTS | Noble Numbat | April 2024 | April 2029 | You want the most-tested images and guides |
| 22.04 LTS | Jammy Jellyfish | April 2022 | April 2027 | Matching an existing server you are migrating; plan to upgrade |
Release dates and support windows from Canonical's Ubuntu release cycle, checked 14 November 2026. Ubuntu usually offers LTS-to-LTS upgrades through do-release-upgrade after the first point release (for example 26.04.1).
Who should choose an Ubuntu VPS over another Linux?
Choose Ubuntu when you follow online guides, run Docker, Node.js or Python, or want the largest community answering your error messages. Choose AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux instead if you plan to run cPanel/WHM, because WebJi® builds cPanel servers on those distributions; Debian suits admins who want a leaner base that changes slowly.
- Developers deploying Next.js, Django or Laravel apps behind NGINX.
- Automation teams self-hosting n8n or other Docker Compose stacks.
- Agencies standardising client servers on one image and one set of Ansible scripts.
- Students and learners practising Linux administration on a real server with root.
The best Linux distro for a server guide compares the options in more depth.
How much does an Ubuntu VPS cost in India?
WebJi® VPS sizing starts from ₹499 a month before 18% GST, and an Ubuntu build is quoted to the vCPU, RAM and disk you need before you pay. There is no forever-free Ubuntu VPS; paid VPS plans carry the money-back window on the first-term hosting fee, explained on the free VPS trial page.
| Sample | vCPU | RAM | NVMe | Typical Ubuntu workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS-Start | 2 | 4 GB | 60 GB | One app behind NGINX, staging server, learning |
| VPS-Growth | 4 | 8 GB | 120 GB | Docker Compose stack with a database, busy WordPress |
| VPS-Pro | 8 | 16 GB | 240 GB | Several containers, CI runners, SaaS production |
To get a figure, email support@webji.services with the Ubuntu release, the sample row or your own vCPU/RAM/disk, and whether you want a panel; or open a quote ticket.
If your software needs Windows rather than Ubuntu, the published cloud servers run Windows Server 2019, 2022 or 2025:
| Configuration | Specs | Price (₹/mo) | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Entry | 2 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · 100 GB | ₹5,900 | Order Now → |
| Cloud Business | 4 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · 250 GB | ₹7,900 | Order Now → |
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First hour on a new Ubuntu VPS: the setup checklist
Before installing your app, patch the system, create a sudo user with an SSH key, close password logins and turn on the firewall. These five steps take about fifteen minutes and stop most automated attacks that hit every new public IP.
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade -y
sudo adduser deploy && sudo usermod -aG sudo deploy
# copy your key, then set PasswordAuthentication no in /etc/ssh/sshd_config
sudo ufw allow OpenSSH && sudo ufw allow 80,443/tcp && sudo ufw enable
sudo apt install -y unattended-upgrades fail2ban- Update packages and reboot if a new kernel was installed.
- Create a sudo user — see add a sudo user on Ubuntu.
- Log in with a key from generate an SSH key on Ubuntu, then disable password and root logins.
- Allow only SSH, HTTP and HTTPS through UFW, then enable it.
- Turn on unattended security upgrades and install Fail2ban.
Then add your stack: Docker, a LAMP or LEMP build, or Node.js under a process manager, with free TLS from Certbot.
Self-managed Ubuntu VPS or a control panel?
A plain Ubuntu VPS is self-managed: you run updates, backups and security, while WebJi® keeps the hardware, network and virtualisation running. If you would rather manage sites through a browser, ask for CyberPanel on Ubuntu, or choose a cPanel VPS on AlmaLinux. Keep at least one copy off the server with VPS server backup. Support is by email at support@webji.services, 24/7 in Hindi and English, with an average first reply under 60 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I upgrade my VPS from Ubuntu 22.04 to 24.04 myself?
Yes. Take a backup or snapshot first, update all packages, then run sudo do-release-upgrade and follow the prompts. Test the app on a copy where you can; PHP, Python and database versions change between LTS releases and can break older code.
Do I get root access on a WebJi® Ubuntu VPS?
Yes. Ubuntu builds come with root over SSH, so you can install packages, edit system files and run Docker. Good practice is to work from a sudo user with key login and keep direct root login disabled.
Is Ubuntu Desktop available, with a graphical interface?
The VPS runs Ubuntu Server without a desktop, which keeps RAM free for your app. A light desktop with xrdp can be installed afterwards, but if staff need a remote desktop every day an RDP VPS on Windows is usually simpler.
How much RAM does an Ubuntu VPS need for Docker?
Ubuntu Server itself idles at a few hundred megabytes. Size for what runs on top: the 4 GB VPS-Start sample handles one app plus a database container, while several containers with MySQL or PostgreSQL fit the 8 GB VPS-Growth sample better.
Can I move an existing Ubuntu server from another host?
Yes. Ask for the same Ubuntu release you run today, copy data with rsync and database dumps, test on the new IP, then switch DNS. Matching the release avoids package version surprises during the move.
Ubuntu release data checked against Canonical on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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