--- title: "Creating a Cloud VPS" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/hosting-services/cloud-vps/creating-a-cloud-vps/" description: "Liquid Web Cloud VPS: Scalable, monitored virtual server. Pick our framework or customize in a few clicks for creative and business potential." vertical: "Hosting" date: "2024-03-04" last_modified: "2026-07-23" --- # Creating a Cloud VPS | ### **Notice About Pricing:** | |---| | Prices are subject to change, for [current pricing on Cloud VPS](https://www.liquidweb.com/vps-hosting/cloud-vps/) contact our Solutions team. All pricing has been taken out of this article. | A Liquid Web [Cloud VPS](https://www.liquidweb.com/vps-hosting/cloud-vps/) is a scalable, real-time monitored virtual private server. Choose your framework from one of our pre-configured images or a configuration of your own, and in just a few clicks, you’re ready to unleash your creative and business power. 1. Log into your [Liquid Web account](https://portal.nexcess.com/). 2. Click on **Create and deploy** to open the drop down menu. From the menu, you can choose **VPS Hosting** to begin choosing your VPS options or Visit Marketplace for the classic Marketplace experience. ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-02-28-at-10.14.11-AM.webp) 3. Click on **VPS Hosting**. 4. Choose the type of server you’d like to deploy. Cloud VPS is the first option. ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-02-28-at-10.18.25-AM.webp) 5. Choose the location for your new Cloud VPS server. You default location will be highlighted, but you can choose any of the available locations, depending on your needs. ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-02-28-at-10.19.43-AM.png) 6. Next, choose the operating system for your server. ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-02-28-at-10.21.05-AM.webp) 7. Now choose the Management level for your server. For more information about Support Management levels, see [Management and Support Levels.](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/support-center/management-and-support-levels/) ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/management-levels.png) 8. Choose the image (which operating system) you’d like installed on the server. ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-02-28-at-10.25.42-AM.png) 9. Select your billing cycle and frequency (additional discounts are often available for longer billing cycles). ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-02-28-at-10.27.27-AM.webp) 10. You can select a control panel to help you manage your server and clients, or you can choose not to use a control panel. 11. Choose your hardware package. Multiple options are available depending on the needs of your business. ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-02-28-at-10.29.11-AM.png) 12. Choose among a few additional options, including backups, additional IP addresses and DDoS protection. 13. Click Buy and Deploy to finalize your options. ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-02-28-at-10.33.32-AM.webp) 14. At the checkout screen, you can log in to your account (if you haven’t already). Choose the payment method for this order. ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-02-28-at-10.36.08-AM.webp) 15. Enter any Special Instructions you may have for the order (if needed) 16. Confirm that you have read and agree to Liquid Web’s Terms of Service and additional policies. ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-02-28-at-10.37.35-AM.png) 17. Review your order details and click Place your order to finalize your purchase. ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-02-28-at-10.38.44-AM.png) Find more information on working with your [Cloud VPS](https://www.liquidweb.com/vps-hosting/cloud-vps/) in our articles: - [Creating a Cloud VPS Image](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/hosting-services/cloud-vps/creating-a-cloud-vps-image/) - [Creating a Backup of Your Cloud Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/hosting-services/cloud-vps/cloud-vps-backups/creating-a-backup-of-your-cloud-vps/) - [Creating a Staging and Development Environment](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/creating-a-staging-and-development-environment/) - [Adding IP Addresses to Your Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/adding-ip-addresses-to-your-server/) - [Resizing a Cloud Server](https://www.liquidweb.com/help-docs/resizing-your-cloud-server/) - [Restoring a Cloud Server from an Image](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/hosting-services/cloud-vps/restoring-a-cloud-vps-from-an-image/) - [Cloning a Cloud Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/hosting-services/cloud-vps/cloning-a-cloud-vps/) - [Destroying a Cloud Server](https://www.liquidweb.com/help-docs/destroying-a-cloud-vps/) - [Setting Up Your Cloud VPN](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/account/account-security/setting-up-your-cloud-vpn/) - [Setting Up Cloud Block Storage](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/hosting-services/cloud-vps/cloud-block-storage/setting-up-cloud-block-storage/)