VPS for Contao CMS — optimized server hosting for your site

Why Contao CMS runs best on VPS

Contao is a secure, high-performance open-source CMS with German roots, used for corporate websites, government portals, educational platforms, and content directories. It combines flexibility with reliability, making it perfect for scalable projects.

To use Contao to its full potential, you need a modern server stack: PHP 8.x, Composer, MySQL/MariaDB, caching, and command-line access. VPS hosting from bit.hosting provides everything required for stable and efficient Contao deployments.

Why VPS is better than shared hosting for Contao

• Install and run custom modules and extensions without limitations;
• Choose your PHP version and manage Composer dependencies freely;
• Enable advanced caching (OPcache, Redis, Memcached) for faster performance;
• Run cron jobs, migrations, and automated deployments;
• Full control over databases, logs, and system monitoring;
• Update Contao core and extensions safely via SSH.

Who needs VPS hosting for Contao?

• German and EU-based clients who require GDPR compliance and data sovereignty;
• Web agencies delivering Contao-based projects for businesses, government, and education;
• Developers using Symfony components and modern DevOps practices with Contao;
• High-traffic projects like directories, media portals, and online magazines;
• Organizations that prioritize performance, flexibility, and security.

Contao compatibility and technologies supported

• PHP 7.4 / 8.0 / 8.1 / 8.2 with all required extensions (intl, ctype, json, xml, curl, mbstring, zip, etc.);
• MariaDB or MySQL 5.7 / 8.0, PostgreSQL available on request;
• Composer 2, Git, SSH, WP-CLI, and Contao CLI tools supported;
• Symfony CLI, Redis, OPcache, Memcached — all pre-configurable;
• Control panels: FastPanel, HestiaCP, ISPmanager — or clean installation via SSH.

Data center locations & reliability

All VPS are hosted on KVM virtualization with fast NVMe SSDs and 1 Gbps ports. Choose from data centers in Germany, Netherlands, France, UK, Canada, or the USA. Our facilities are certified to ISO/IEC 27001 and fully GDPR-compliant.

We offer automated daily/weekly backups, DDoS protection, root access, and 24/7 technical support. Each VPS is fully optimized for stable and secure Contao CMS operation.