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k3s VPS

Start with the k3s template, then configure the VPS around the workload you intend to run.

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Template overview

k3s template details

k3s ready to deploy through cloud-init - auto-configured and hardened (UFW, fail2ban, automatic security updates) with random admin credentials.

This template gives you a practical starting point; the VPS, its application configuration, content, credentials, integrations, and ongoing maintenance remain under your control.

Preconfigured starting pointSelect this template during VPS order rather than beginning from a blank operating system.
VPS resources you chooseMatch CPU, memory, disk, and network capacity to the processes, containers, and build jobs you expect to run.
Server-level controlUse the VPS environment to configure the service around your own domain, users, data, and workflow.

Plan the deployment

What k3s is a good fit for

Use case

Start an application environment for development, staging, self-hosted services, or production workloads with root-level control.

Capacity

Match CPU, memory, disk, and network capacity to the processes, containers, and build jobs you expect to run.

Your configuration

Plan your domain, access controls, storage, backups, monitoring, and application-specific settings before the service takes production traffic.

Before production

Finish the setup for your workload

  • Store secrets outside the application source tree.
  • Set up deployment, monitoring, and rollback procedures.
  • Review exposed ports, firewall rules, and update schedules.

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Questions

k3s VPS template FAQ

What does this template include?

k3s ready to deploy through cloud-init - auto-configured and hardened (UFW, fail2ban, automatic security updates) with random admin credentials.

How do I order this k3s VPS?

Use the deploy button to open the InterServer VPS order form in a new tab. Select the template, choose the VPS resources that fit the workload, and complete the order configuration.

Is the application ready for production immediately?

The template provides a starting server configuration. Complete your own security, access, backup, domain, data, and application testing steps before relying on it for a production workload.