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SME Server Hosting

SME Server,
small business, sorted.

Complete small business server on AMD EPYC + NVMe, email, files, web, VPN, all in one box.
Independent cloud, since 2008. From $2.48/mo · root SSH in 60 seconds.

4.6 · 708 reviews on Trustpilot
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~ ssh root@sme-001 connected
root@sme-001:~# signal-event post-upgrade; signal-event reboot
Configuring SME Server services...
Email (qmail)... OK
File shares (Samba)... OK
Web server (Apache)... OK
SME Server is ready. Manage at https://your-ip/server-manager
root@sme-001:~# _

SME Server Hosting at a glance

Cloudzy hosts SME Server (Koozali), a complete small business server distribution, on VPS plans across 12 regions, starting at $2.48 per month. Plans range from 512 MB to 64 GB DDR5 on NVMe storage with 40 Gbps uplinks. Install SME Server on your VPS and get email, file sharing, web hosting, DNS, VPN, and firewall management from a browser-based console. Cloudzy has operated independently since 2008, serves 122,000+ users, and is rated 4.6 / 5 on Trustpilot.

Starting price
$2.48 / month
Provisioning
60 seconds
Regions
12 worldwide
Uptime SLA
99.95%
Money-back
14 days
Founded
2008

Why builders pick Cloudzy

A tech-savvy favorite.

The four things buyers actually compare us on, done right.

High-spec infrastructure

Latest-gen AMD EPYC, NVMe-only storage, DDR5 memory, 40 Gbps uplinks. Single-thread leadership at every plan tier.

Risk-free trial

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. Our last-30-day SLA 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.

Small business servers

Small business server options.

SME Server bundles everything a small office needs. Compare it to other all-in-one servers.

SME Server
All-in-one · CentOS
Zentyal
AD alternative · Ubuntu
ClearOS
Gateway + server
UCS
Univention · LDAP
Nethserver
CentOS · Modular
Turnkey Linux
Appliance library

Use cases

Why builders choose
Cloudzy's SME Server Hosting.

Small office email

SME Server includes qmail for SMTP and Dovecot for IMAP. Create email accounts for your team, configure spam filtering and virus scanning, and access webmail.

File sharing

SME Server includes Samba for Windows-compatible file shares. Create shared folders, set user permissions, and access files from Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Company website hosting

Host your company website on the same server as your email and files. SME Server includes Apache with PHP, install WordPress or static sites from the panel.

VPN gateway

SME Server supports OpenVPN. Set up a VPN for remote workers to securely access office files and internal services, no separate VPN hardware needed.

DNS and DHCP

Run your own DNS and DHCP services. SME Server manages internal name resolution and IP assignment, useful for offices that need local domain names.

Firewall and gateway

SME Server includes a configured firewall with NAT, port forwarding, and traffic filtering. It can serve as the gateway between your LAN and the internet.

60s
Provisioning
40 Gbps
Uplink
NVMe-only
Storage
12
Regions
99.95%
Uptime SLA
14 days
Money-back

Global network

12 regions. Four continents.
One click away.

Drop your SME Server Hosting 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 · Personal projects

$2.48 /mo
$4.95/mo −50%
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  • 1 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 20 GB NVMe
  • 1 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
1 GB DDR5

Small sites · Side projects

$3.48 /mo
$6.95/mo −50%
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  • 1 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 25 GB NVMe
  • 1 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
2 GB DDR5

Busy WordPress · APIs

$7.475 /mo
$14.95/mo −50%
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  • 1 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 60 GB NVMe
  • 3 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
Most popular
4 GB DDR5

Production · AI inference

$14.47 /mo
$28.95/mo −50%
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  • 2 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 120 GB NVMe
  • 5 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
Need more? See all 10 plans (up to 64 GB)

FAQ — SME Server Hosting

Common questions, straight answers.

What is SME Server?
SME Server (also known as Koozali SME Server) is a CentOS-based Linux distribution designed as an all-in-one small business server. It includes email, file sharing (Samba), web hosting (Apache), DNS, DHCP, VPN (OpenVPN), and a firewall, all managed from a browser-based console.

How do I install SME Server?
Install CentOS/RHEL on your Cloudzy VPS and then install the SME Server packages, or use the SME Server ISO if available. Configuration is done through the browser-based server-manager at https://your-ip/server-manager.

How much RAM does SME Server need?
SME Server runs comfortably on 1-2 GB of RAM for a small office (5-10 users). For 20+ users with email, file sharing, and web hosting active, 4 GB is recommended.

Is SME Server free?
Yes. SME Server is free and open-source, maintained by the Koozali Foundation. There are no license fees. Community support is available through forums and mailing lists.

Can SME Server replace Windows Server?
For small offices that need email, file sharing, and web hosting, SME Server covers those basics. It does not provide Active Directory or Group Policy. For AD-like features, consider Zentyal or Univention.

Does SME Server include email?
Yes. SME Server ships with qmail (SMTP) and Dovecot (IMAP/POP3). It includes spam filtering (SpamAssassin), virus scanning (ClamAV), and webmail access.

Can I add more features to SME Server?
Yes. SME Server has a contrib system for community add-ons. Popular additions include WordPress, phpMyAdmin, Let's Encrypt SSL, and additional backup tools. Install them from the server-manager.

Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Cloudzy offers a 14-day money-back guarantee on every VPS plan. Set up SME Server, test email and file sharing, if the infrastructure doesn't fit, get a full refund.

Ready when you are.
Your office server, in the cloud.

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