A lean, stable server
T1 · Dallas
AMD Ryzen
$14.99/mo
USD per month · billed for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months
- 2 shared vCPU
- 2 GB DDR5 RAM
- 40 GB Gen4 NVMe SSD
- 1 Gbps port · 1 IPv4
Linux · Debian
Debian VPS with full root access over SSH
A Debian VPS is a virtual server running the Debian Linux distribution that you control as root over SSH. At RyzenRDP it runs on high-clock AMD Ryzen or AMD EPYC cores with Gen4 NVMe SSD storage, set up within minutes of your order. Debian is lean and conservative by design, so it idles in very little memory and runs comfortably even on a small tier; you install your own stack with apt, Docker and systemd, and it keeps running after you log out.
- Full root access over SSH
- Debian stable, packages from apt
- Gen4 NVMe SSD storage
- Set up within minutes
Why choose Debian for a VPS?
Debian is a lean, community-run Linux distribution with a long reputation for stability, which
is why so much server software is built and tested against it first. The base install is small
and runs in very little memory, so it leaves most of a tier's RAM for your own work and is
comfortable even on a small server. You manage everything with apt, the same package manager
Ubuntu uses, so most Linux tutorials apply with little change.
A Debian VPS from RyzenRDP comes with the root account over SSH, on high-clock AMD Ryzen or AMD EPYC cores with Gen4 NVMe SSD storage. You pick Debian when you order, it is set up within minutes, and it keeps running after you log out. For the other distributions and how they compare, see the Linux VPS hub.
Your first few minutes on a new Debian server
You administer a Debian server over SSH as root, using the server's IP address and the root
password from your details in the console (or an SSH key you add). On Windows use the built-in
ssh command or PuTTY; on macOS or Linux open a terminal. A sensible first session looks like
this:
- Sign in:
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP. - Update the system:
apt update && apt upgrade. - Add a login user with sudo:
adduser deploy, thenusermod -aG sudo deploy. - Turn on the firewall:
apt install ufw,ufw allow OpenSSH, thenufw enable. - Harden SSH: add your public key for the new user and switch password authentication off
in
/etc/ssh/sshd_config.
From there you install only the packages you need; the base image stays minimal, so nothing runs that you did not put there yourself.
Which Debian VPS plan should you choose?
Shown in Dallas; the same tiers run in every AMD Ryzen and AMD EPYC location at the same price. Because Debian is so light, T1 (2 GB RAM) comfortably runs one lean, stable service, such as a single bot, a small self-hosted app or a modest database. T2 (4 GB) gives room for a few Docker containers at once, or an app and its database. T3 (8 GB) suits a larger Docker stack or several services sharing one box.
T2 · Dallas
AMD Ryzen
$24.99/mo
USD per month · billed for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months
- 4 shared vCPU
- 4 GB DDR5 RAM
- 80 GB Gen4 NVMe SSD
- 1 Gbps port · 1 IPv4
T3 · Dallas
AMD Ryzen
$39.99/mo
USD per month · billed for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months
- 6 shared vCPU
- 8 GB DDR5 RAM
- 160 GB Gen4 NVMe SSD
- 1 Gbps port · 1 IPv4
Plan prices do not go up at renewal, and there is no setup fee. Prices and specs from our live catalog, checked .
What runs well on a Debian VPS
Debian's small footprint leaves more of each tier for your workload, so these run well even on a lean server.
Docker and containers
Docker Engine runs natively on Linux, so containers share the kernel with no nested virtualization. Add Docker's apt repository, install the engine and run your stack with docker compose.
Lightweight self-hosted apps
A reverse proxy, a Git server, a status page or a personal tool, each kept alive as a systemd service that restarts on failure.
A small database
PostgreSQL, MariaDB or Redis for one app or a handful of services. A lean tier handles a modest working set; move up a tier as the data grows.
Bots and automation
Discord and Telegram bots and Python or Node.js scripts that should never sleep, run as systemd services.
Why Debian stable ships older packages on purpose
Debian's stable release deliberately favors tested, well-understood versions over the newest ones. Once a release is out, package versions are frozen and then receive security and bug fixes rather than feature updates, so the server you set up behaves the same way months later. That predictability is the point: it is what makes Debian a common pick for a machine you want to leave running untouched.
The cost of that is that a package may be a version or two behind the latest upstream release. When you need a newer version of one component, you have options that keep the rest of the system steady: install it from the project's own apt repository (Docker and PostgreSQL both publish one), use Debian backports, or run it in a container. If you would rather track newer packages across the whole system, Ubuntu on the same hardware is the more current choice, as the Linux VPS hub explains.
Debian vs Ubuntu: which should you pick?
Both are apt-based and run on the same AMD Ryzen and AMD EPYC hardware at the same prices. The difference is how current the packages are, not the cores underneath.
| What matters | Debian | Ubuntu |
|---|---|---|
| Package versions | Conservative; frozen per stable release | Newer, especially on the interim releases |
| Best for | A server you leave running for a long time | Following current tutorials and recent packages |
| Memory footprint | Small; comfortable on a lean tier | Small, with a little more by default |
| Package manager | apt | apt, the same commands |
| Hardware here | AMD Ryzen or AMD EPYC, Gen4 NVMe SSD | AMD Ryzen or AMD EPYC, Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Prefer Ubuntu's newer packages instead? See Ubuntu VPS. Want the AlmaLinux option or a side-by-side of all three distributions? See the Linux VPS hub.
Debian and Linux VPS guides
Workloads
How to make a Minecraft server on a Linux VPS, step by step
Make a Minecraft server on a Linux VPS: install Java and Paper, accept the EULA, edit server.properties, open port 25565, run it with systemd, and connect.
RDP how-to
MSTSC command guide: every switch with examples
A complete guide to the mstsc command: /v, /admin, /f, /w and /h, /multimon, /span, /public and /shadow, with copy-ready examples for Windows Server RDP.
RDP how-to
RDP port 3389 explained: TCP vs UDP and when to change it
Remote Desktop uses TCP and UDP port 3389 by default. See how RDP uses each, how to check the port, and how to change it safely on Windows Server.
Debian VPS FAQ
What is a Debian VPS?
A Debian VPS is a virtual server running the Debian Linux distribution that you control as root over SSH. At RyzenRDP it runs on AMD Ryzen or AMD EPYC cores with Gen4 NVMe SSD storage, set up within minutes, and you install your own stack with apt, Docker and systemd.
Is Debian a good choice for a small or low-RAM server?
Yes. Debian's base install is small and idles in a few hundred megabytes, so T1 (2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM and 40 GB Gen4 NVMe SSD) comfortably runs one lean service, a small database or a single bot. Move up a tier when you add more containers or services.
Why does Debian ship older package versions on purpose?
Debian's stable release freezes package versions and then supplies security and bug fixes rather than feature changes, so your server keeps behaving the same way over time. When you need a newer version of one component, install it from the project's own apt repository, use Debian backports, or run it in a container.
Can I run Docker on a Debian VPS?
Yes. Docker Engine runs natively on Linux because containers share the server's kernel, so no nested virtualization is needed. Add Docker's official apt repository, install the engine, and run your containers with docker compose. See Docker hosting for more on running containerized apps here.
Should I choose Debian or Ubuntu for my VPS?
Both use apt and run on the same hardware at the same prices. Choose Debian for a server you want to leave running untouched, with conservative, well-tested packages. Choose Ubuntu if you want newer packages and the widest set of current tutorials. You can switch between them whenever you reinstall.
Can I run AI or machine-learning workloads on a Debian VPS?
Only CPU workloads. The plans include no GPU, so GPU-dependent work such as model training, image generation or large local inference is out of scope. A Debian VPS is fine for CPU-only tasks: data processing, lightweight models, or an agent that calls a model through an external API. See AI agent hosting.
How do I connect, and can I switch distribution later?
You reach the server over SSH as root (ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP); most Debian servers run headless, so no desktop is installed, and if you want one you add it yourself. You pick Debian when you order and can reinstall to Ubuntu or AlmaLinux from the console later; a reinstall wipes the disk, so back up your data first.
How do I pay for a Debian VPS?
You can pay with cryptocurrency or a credit or debit card. The plan price does not go up at renewal, and there is no setup fee. If we ever change prices, we tell you before your next renewal.
Deploy your Debian VPS
A lean, stable Debian server with full root on AMD Ryzen or AMD EPYC, set up within minutes. Plans from $14.99/mo.