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Luxvps KVM plans give you a real Linux kernel — not a shared OpenVZ/LXC container — so Docker, Docker Compose, and nested containers run natively, with full root access, NVMe RAID storage, and 3.2 Tbit DDoS protection from Equinix Frankfurt, Germany, starting at €4.50/mo.
Last updated: July 2026Recommended Plans
All plans run full KVM virtualisation with real root access, sized for how much you're actually running.
One container or a small single-service app.
App + database + reverse proxy via Docker Compose.
4 vCores • 12 GB RAM • Docker Swarm or dozens of containers.
Why It Matters
Not every "VPS" is the same underneath. Container-based virtualisation platforms (OpenVZ, LXC) share a single host kernel across every customer — which means Docker inside them often hits nested-container restrictions, missing kernel modules, or blocked cgroups. Luxvps runs full KVM virtualisation on every plan.
KVM gives every VPS its own kernel, so Docker's own kernel-level features (namespaces, cgroups, overlay filesystems) work exactly as they would on bare metal.
Container-based VPS platforms sometimes block or restrict Docker running inside them. With KVM, that limitation simply doesn't exist.
Start with a single container, move up to Compose, and scale to Swarm or many containers — upgrade CPU, RAM, and storage anytime.
Quick Start
3 simple steps — from ordering your VPS to a running container.
Choose one of the recommended plans above. Once your service is marked Active in the billing panel, open the control panel and select an operating system template. All major Linux distributions are available (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Fedora, Arch) — pick Ubuntu or Debian for the smoothest Docker install, or install your preferred Linux distribution.
Once the OS is installed, connect over SSH:
ssh root@your-server-ipUse Docker's official convenience script to install Docker Engine and the Compose plugin in one step:
# Update system packages
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
# Install Docker via the official convenience script
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh
sudo sh get-docker.sh
# Verify installation
docker --version
docker compose versionRun a single container directly, or define a multi-service stack in a docker-compose.yml file:
# Run a single container
docker run -d --name my-app -p 80:80 nginx
# Or start a Compose stack
docker compose up -d
# Check status
docker psPlanning to run n8n or another Docker-based app? See our dedicated n8n VPS hosting guide for an app-specific example.
Infrastructure
Fast Image Pulls & Volume I/O
Raid-1 NVMe storage on every plan keeps container image pulls and volume writes fast.
One-Click Restore
Roll back your whole VPS before a risky image update or Compose change breaks something.
Aurologic-Powered
Keeps containerized services reachable during volumetric attacks, automatically.
No Restrictions
Install any container runtime, custom kernel module, or system package — it's your server.
Equinix Datacenters
All servers run from Equinix Frankfurt am Main, delivering low-latency EU routing and GDPR-friendly infrastructure.
Recover Without SSH
Browser-based console access included, so you can reach your containers' host even if networking breaks.
KVM vs. Container-Based VPS
OpenVZ and LXC-based VPS share a host kernel. KVM gives you your own.
Yes. Every Luxvps KVM Rootserver and Ryzen KVM plan uses full KVM virtualisation with complete root access — a real kernel, not a shared OpenVZ/LXC container — so Docker, Docker Compose, custom kernels, and WireGuard all run natively without workarounds.
Yes. Because you get full root access on a real kernel, the standard Docker Compose plugin (installed alongside Docker Engine via get.docker.com) works exactly as it would on a dedicated server — no nested-virtualisation restrictions to work around.
It depends on your workload. A single lightweight container runs comfortably on the KVM Rootserver Tiny (4GB RAM, €4.50/mo). A Docker Compose stack with a database and reverse proxy is better suited to the KVM Rootserver Small (8GB RAM, €7.45/mo). For Docker Swarm or many containers, the KVM Rootserver Pro (12GB RAM, 4 vCores, €9.45/mo) gives more headroom.
All major Linux distributions — Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Fedora, and Arch — are available as pre-built templates in the control panel, or you can mount a custom ISO. Docker's official install script supports Ubuntu and Debian directly.
Yes. Every KVM Rootserver plan includes 4 automated backups with one-click restore from the control panel, so you can roll back before a bad image or Compose change if something goes wrong.
Full root access, your own kernel, NVMe storage, and DDoS protection — plans from just 4.50€/mo.