Rent a Root Server
Choose between currently in-stock dedicated hardware or KVM VPS from €1.99 per month with root access — on hardware operated by noez in Frankfurt am Main, prepaid with no minimum term and free DDoS filtering with up to 1 Tbit/s filtering capacity.
root@fra1:~# ssh root@srv.noez.de
root@fra1:~# apt update && apt upgrade -y
system up to date
root@fra1:~# docker run -d --name web nginx
container started
root@fra1:~#
You administer the operating system, software and network yourself.
What is a root server?
A root server gives you administrative root privileges. You manage the operating system, software, configuration and security yourself.
The term says nothing about the form factor: both a physical dedicated server and a fully virtualized KVM VPS with root access are root servers. What matters is the access — not whether bare metal or a hypervisor is running underneath. At noez you get both options from a single provider, on the same infrastructure and with the same support in German and English.
Root access also means responsibility: updates, firewall and backups are in your hands. You can shape your server environment yourself within the booked resources.
Two ways to a root server at noez
Choose between dedicated hardware and a virtual machine based on your project. The comparison shows the differences in resources, operating systems and scaling.
Dedicated root server (bare metal)
A complete physical server is reserved exclusively for your use, without shared CPU, memory or storage resources. You manage the operating system and applications and can run compatible virtualization software.
Current in-stock offers
No setup fee · prepaid
- Exclusive hardware — no shared resources
- CPU, RAM and storage reserved exclusively
- Compatible virtualization software supported
Virtual root server (KVM VPS)
A fully virtualized machine with its own guest kernel plus Linux and Windows images. The VPS is online in under 60 seconds after confirmed payment; on upgradeable plans, you add CPU, memory and storage directly in the control panel.
from €1.99 /month
No setup fee · prepaid
- Online in under 60 seconds
- Linux and Windows images
- Resource upgrades depending on the plan
Dedicated vs. KVM — a direct comparison
| Feature | Dedicated root server | Virtual root server (KVM) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Exclusively yours (bare metal) | Fully virtualized VM on noez hardware |
| Root access | Yes, administrative root access | Yes, within the KVM environment |
| Operating systems | Compatible operating systems | Linux/Windows images or compatible ISO |
| Deployment | Available preinstalled models online immediately | Online in under 60 seconds |
| Scaling | Move to more powerful hardware | Upgrades where available for the plan |
| DDoS filtering | Up to 1 Tbit/s filtering capacity included | Up to 1 Tbit/s filtering capacity included |
| Typical use | Exclusive physical resources and your own virtualization | Virtual machine with a dedicated guest kernel |
For gaming projects: game servers or Minecraft servers.
Popular configurations for your root server
Starting-point guidance — choose the available memory, CPU and storage options in the configurator.
The all-rounder for web projects & databases
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU (3–3.6 GHz)
- 40 GB SSD
High-clock CPU for demanding workloads
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU (4.2–5.7 GHz)
- 40 GB NVMe
Dedicated Server
Physical resources reserved exclusively for your service
- Exclusive physical hardware
- 2.5 TB traffic included
- 1× IPv4 & 1× IPv6 address each
Prepaid, no minimum term, DDoS filtering included.
noez at a glance
Trial offers
You can test a VPS free for 7 days in the test center. The trial ends automatically.
Go to test centerHosting since 2012
We operate our own server hardware in premium data centers in Frankfurt am Main.
See server infrastructureI am very pleased with my collaboration with Noez. They have extremely low prices, and their services are of German quality.
Overall the service was stable. I had for 4 months and no outages. However, the support only available on work days. The disk IOPS was low.
Öfters schon hier Kunde gewesen und bin jedesmal wieder auf neue sehr positiv überrascht. Noez und Team machen einen guten Job und ich bin sehr zufrieden damit was ich für mein Geld bekomme. Kein … Read more
Server infrastructure in Frankfurt am Main
Our own server hardware is located in premium data centers in Frankfurt am Main and is operated and maintained by us. We have provided hosting services since 2012, and our team has direct access to the hardware.
Our free DDoS filtering up to 1 Tbit/s is permanently active for every root server. You pay in advance with no minimum term and do not need to cancel.
Not sure which option fits your project? In the test center you can try a VPS free for 7 days. The trial ends automatically. Support is available in German and English.
Frequently asked questions about root servers
What exactly does root access mean?
Dedicated or virtual root server — which one suits me?
Can I install Windows on a root server?
Is DDoS protection included with a root server?
Is there a minimum term?
Can I test a root server first?
Where are the servers located?
Ready for your root server?
Choose between dedicated hardware and KVM VPS — both with full root access on our own hardware in Frankfurt am Main.