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- Documented Access Control features (e.g., Device Approvals, Password Rotation, 2FA, Custom Login Pages).
- Added detailed descriptions for Logs & Analytics (Access Logs, Request Logs, Action Logs).
- Included configuration instructions and feature-specific notes for Pangolin Cloud and Enterprise Edition.

Signed-off-by: Stefan Mogeritsch <stefan.mo.co@gmail.com>
2026-03-11 11:24:24 +01:00

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Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pangolin.net/llms.txt Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

Choosing a VPS

Compare hosting options and find the best VPS for your Pangolin deployment

Fastest way to get started with Pangolin using the hosted control plane. No credit card required.

Pangolin generally requires minimal resources to run effectively. A basic VPS with 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, and 8GB SSD is sufficient for most deployments.

* **CPU**: 1 vCPU * **RAM**: 1GB * **Storage**: 8GB SSD * **CPU**: 2 vCPU * **RAM**: 2GB * **Storage**: 20GB SSD

Recommended Options

We're part of RackNerd's affiliate program. Using our links helps support Pangolin development at no extra cost to you. **\$11.29/Year** 
* 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 24GB SSD, 2TB Bandwidth
**\$18.29/Year** 
* 1 vCPU, 2GB RAM, 40GB SSD, 3.5TB Bandwidth
* Great value for performance
**\$32.49/Year** 
* 2 vCPU, 3.5GB RAM, 65GB SSD, 7TB Bandwidth

DigitalOcean Marketplace

Deploy Pangolin with a single click using the DigitalOcean marketplace. The one-click installer automatically provisions a DigitalOcean droplet with Pangolin pre-installed and firewall rules configured.

We're part of the DigitalOcean affiliate program. Using our links helps support Pangolin development at no extra cost to you. If you decide to use the DigitalOcean one-click installer, please use our link. View Pangolin on the DigitalOcean marketplace Create your droplet with Pangolin pre-installed

VPS Provider Comparison

Provider Plan CPU RAM Storage Price/Month Price/Year Best For
RackNerd Starter 1 vCPU 1GB 24GB SSD $0.94 $11.29 Budget users
RackNerd Basic 1 vCPU 2GB 40GB SSD $1.52 $18.29 Small teams
RackNerd Standard 2 vCPU 3.5GB 65GB SSD $2.71 $32.49 Growing teams
Hetzner Cloud CX11 2 vCPU 4GB 40GB SSD $4.59 $55.08 Performance
UpCloud 1xCPU 1 vCPU 1GB 10GB SSD $3.30 $39.60 European users
Vultr Cloud Compute 1 vCPU 1GB 25GB SSD $5.00 $60.00 Global presence
Linode Nanode 1 vCPU 1GB 25GB SSD $5.00 $60.00 Developer friendly
DigitalOcean Basic 1 vCPU 1GB 25GB SSD $6.00 $72.00 Easy setup
OVHcloud Starter 2 vCPU 2GB 40GB SSD $5.50 $66.00 European users
AWS EC2 t3.micro 2 vCPU 1GB 8GB SSD $8.50 $102.00 Enterprise
Prices shown are approximate and may vary based on location, promotions, and currency exchange rates. Check provider websites for current pricing.

Selection Criteria

When choosing your VPS provider, consider these factors:

**Resource usage depends on several key factors:** 
**Primary factors:**

* **Number of connected sites**: More sites = higher CPU and memory usage
* **Data throughput**: Amount of traffic transiting through the server

**Secondary factors:**

* **Dashboard UI usage**: Active admin sessions and configuration changes
* **Database activity**: User management, logging, and analytics queries
**Choose a data center close to your users:** 
* **North America**: RackNerd, DigitalOcean, Vultr
* **Europe**: Hetzner, OVHcloud, UpCloud
* **Asia Pacific**: Vultr, Linode, DigitalOcean
* **Global**: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
**Consider these factors:** 
* **Uptime guarantees**: Most providers offer 99.9%+
* **Support quality**: 24/7 support vs. community forums
* **Backup options**: Automated backups vs. manual
* **Monitoring**: Built-in monitoring tools
**Hidden costs to watch for:** 
* **Bandwidth overages**: Most plans include 1-2TB/month
* **Backup storage**: Additional charges for automated backups
* **IPv4 addresses**: Some providers charge extra
* **Support tiers**: Premium support may cost extra