cPanel & WHM hosting
Rocky is officially supported by cPanel. Use the standard installer or our one-click image. The same RHEL paths cPanel docs assume — no surprises during install or updates.
Rocky Linux VPS Hosting
Rocky Linux. The original
CentOS author returned.
Rocky Linux 8 and 9 — RHEL-binary-compatible — on AMD EPYC and pure NVMe.
The independent cloud for builders, since 2008.
From $2.48/mo · 50% off · 14-day money-back.
Starting at $2.48/mo · 50% off · No credit card required
~ ssh root@rocky-lon-001
connected
[root@rocky-lon-001 ~]# cat /etc/os-release
PRETTY_NAME="Rocky Linux 9.4 (Blue Onyx)"
PLATFORM_ID="platform:el9"
[root@rocky-lon-001 ~]# dnf install -y nginx php-fpm
Installed: nginx-1.20.1, php-fpm-8.0.30
[root@rocky-lon-001 ~]# firewall-cmd --add-service=https --permanent
success
[root@rocky-lon-001 ~]# _
Rocky Linux VPS at a glance
Cloudzy ships Rocky Linux VPS hosting from 12 regions, starting at $2.48 per month. One-click images cover Rocky Linux 8 and 9 — the community-led, RHEL-binary-compatible distribution founded by CentOS originator Gregory Kurtzer and governed by the Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation, managed via DNF with cPanel support and SELinux enforcing. Plans run from 512 MB to 64 GB DDR5, all on NVMe with 40 Gbps uplinks. Provisioning in 60 seconds. Independent since 2008; rated 4.6 / 5 by 685+ reviewers on Trustpilot.
- Starting price
- $2.48 / month
- Versions
- 8 · 9
- Package mgr
- DNF · RPM
- Provisioning
- 60 seconds
- Regions
- 12 worldwide
- Money-back
- 14 days
Why builders pick Cloudzy
Rocky, by the people who started CentOS.
The four things buyers actually compare us on — done right.
AMD EPYC + NVMe
Latest-gen AMD EPYC, NVMe-only storage, DDR5 memory, 40 Gbps uplinks. Single-thread leadership on every plan tier.
14-day money-back
14-day money-back guarantee on every plan. No questions asked, no setup fees. Cancel anytime from the dashboard.
99.95% uptime SLA
Automated monitoring across 12 regions. Last-30-day uptime is publicly tracked at status.cloudzy.com — no hiding.
24/7 human support
Live chat and ticket replies typically under 5 minutes. Engineers, not script-readers. Median resolution under 1 hour.
Pick your Rocky
Two RHEL clones.
Both cPanel-supported.
Rocky 9 for current production — RHEL 9 binary-compatible. Rocky 8 if your stack still targets RHEL 8 (older cPanel migrations, legacy apps). Both ship with SELinux enforcing, firewalld on, and SSH-key auth required by default.
Custom Rocky Linux ISO upload supported on every plan
Rocky Linux 9
RHEL 9 binary-compatible
Rocky Linux 8
RHEL 8 binary-compatible
DNF
Modern yum replacement
RPM
Native package format
SELinux
Enforcing by default
cPanel-ready
Officially supported
RESF-led
Founded by CentOS originator
Custom ISO
Bring your own image
Use cases
Why builders choose
Cloudzy's Rocky Linux VPS.
Container hosts with Podman
Podman ships in the Rocky base repos. Rootless-by-default, daemonless, drop-in for docker CLI. Build once, ship to any RHEL-target environment.
Migration off CentOS Linux
Run `migrate2rocky.sh` to convert a CentOS 8 / Stream 8 box in place. Or provision fresh and rsync over. Either way, RHEL-quality without a Red Hat subscription.
Hardened production servers
SELinux enforcing, firewalld on, no unnecessary services. The same security defaults Red Hat ships, on a community-led OS founded by the original CentOS author.
RHCSA & RHCE practice labs
Practice for Red Hat certifications on a binary-compatible OS. Same SELinux mechanics, same firewalld syntax, same systemd unit paths — at $2.48/mo per lab box.
Build & package farms
Build .rpm packages targeting RHEL 8/9 on a binary-identical Rocky host. Mock and rpmbuild work without RHEL subscription churn.
60s
Provisioning
40 Gbps
Uplink
NVMe-only
Storage
12
Regions
99.99%
Uptime SLA
14 days
Money-back
Global network
12 regions. Four continents.
One click away.
Drop your Rocky Linux VPS as close to your users as physics allows. Median P50 latency under 10 ms in North America and Europe.
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Pricing
Pay for what you use. That's it.
Hourly, monthly, or yearly. No egress fees. No commitments. Currently 50% off all plans.
512 MB DDR5
Sandbox · Quick yum tests
$2.48 /mo
$4.95/mo −50%
Deploy now
14-day money-back
- 1 vCPU @ EPYC
- 20 GB NVMe
- 1 TB · 40 Gbps
- Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
- Root SSH · KVM
1 GB DDR5
Personal sites · cPanel test
$3.48 /mo
$6.95/mo −50%
Deploy now
14-day money-back
- 1 vCPU @ EPYC
- 25 GB NVMe
- 1 TB · 40 Gbps
- Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
- Root SSH · KVM
2 GB DDR5
WordPress · Nginx + PHP-FPM
$7.475 /mo
$14.95/mo −50%
Deploy now
14-day money-back
- 1 vCPU @ EPYC
- 60 GB NVMe
- 3 TB · 40 Gbps
- Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
- Root SSH · KVM
Most popular
4 GB DDR5
Production · cPanel · WHM
$14.47 /mo
$28.95/mo −50%
Deploy now
14-day money-back
- 2 vCPU @ EPYC
- 120 GB NVMe
- 5 TB · 40 Gbps
- Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
- Root SSH · KVM
FAQ — Rocky Linux VPS
Common questions, straight answers.
What is Rocky Linux and who's behind it?
Rocky Linux is a 1:1 binary-compatible rebuild of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It was founded by Gregory Kurtzer — the original founder of CentOS — after Red Hat changed CentOS Linux into the rolling-preview Stream model. The project is governed by the Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF).
Which Rocky Linux versions do you offer?
Rocky Linux 8 (RHEL 8 clone) and Rocky Linux 9 (RHEL 9 clone) as one-click images. Rocky 9 is our default. Both come with up to 10 years of supported updates from RESF, matching the original RHEL support windows.
Rocky Linux vs AlmaLinux — which should I pick?
Both are RHEL clones with similar quality, similar release cadence, and the same RPM compatibility. Rocky is governed by RESF (Gregory Kurtzer's foundation). AlmaLinux is governed by an elected member-driven foundation. Functionally interchangeable — pick by community fit. Both run cPanel and Plesk.
Does cPanel work on Rocky Linux?
Yes — cPanel officially supports Rocky Linux 8 and 9. Install via the standard cPanel installer; we also offer a one-click cPanel image with Rocky 9 as the base. Bring your own cPanel license, or use the trial; we don't bundle the license.
How fast does Rocky provision on Cloudzy?
60 seconds from paid order to root SSH. The Rocky Linux image is pre-built and stored locally in each region, so provisioning is just a clone plus first-boot cloud-init. You'll get an email with the IP, root password, and SSH string within seconds.
Do I get root access on Rocky Linux?
Yes — full root SSH on every plan. KVM virtualization means you can change kernels, modify SELinux contexts, run firewalld / nftables, and load any kernel module. No shared hypervisor restrictions.
Can I migrate from CentOS to Rocky Linux?
Yes — Rocky ships a `migrate2rocky.sh` script that performs an in-place migration from CentOS 8 / Stream 8 / AlmaLinux 8 to Rocky 8 (and from CentOS Stream 9 / AlmaLinux 9 to Rocky 9). The cleaner path on a VPS is a fresh install + rsync, but the migration script works.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes — 14 days from purchase, no questions asked, full refund. Apply from the panel or email [email protected].
Can I run Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes on Rocky?
Yes. Podman ships in the base repos as the rootless-by-default Red Hat container engine. Docker installs cleanly via the upstream Docker repo. k3s, microk8s, and full upstream Kubernetes all run on Rocky 9.
What payment methods do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover, PayPal, and crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT). Wire transfer is available for annual contracts over $1,000.
Ready when you are.
Rocky Linux in 60 seconds.
Pick a release, pick a region, click. SSH'd into a true CentOS heir before your coffee.
No credit card required · 14-day money-back guarantee · Cancel anytime