A Bitcoin VPS is a virtual server you buy and pay for with Bitcoin instead of a credit card. bithost is an anonymous layer on top of DigitalOcean, Linode, and Vultr: you top up a balance in BTC or another coin, then deploy servers on any of those providers — without handing them your card or identity. We have done this, the same way, since 2014.
It is built for the people who actually pay in Bitcoin: node runners, Lightning operators, BTCPay hosts, privacy-minded developers, and anyone who would rather not tie a server to their real name. Spin up a full Bitcoin Core node, a Lightning routing node, a BTCPay Server, or a private VPN — and pay for it the sovereign way.
Servers start at $0.015/hr. Billed hourly. Delete when done.
Why pay for a VPS with Bitcoin?
Paying with Bitcoin is not just a novelty — it changes what the server knows about you and how you are billed. Here is why thousands of customers choose to buy a VPS with crypto instead of a card.
Privacy & no KYC
No name, address, phone number, or government ID. An email and a Bitcoin payment are all it takes. Your server is never linked to a card in your name.
Global access
Bitcoin works everywhere. If your bank, region, or card is blocked by a hosting provider, crypto routes around it — you can deploy from any of 32 countries.
No chargebacks, no card
No card number to leak, no recurring authorisation to cancel, no surprise renewal. You hold a prepaid balance and spend it down — nothing is pulled from your account.
Lightning-fast top-ups
Pay over the Lightning Network and your balance credits in under a second with near-zero fees. On-chain BTC credits after a single confirmation — no conversion to fiat at any point.
How it works
01
Create an account
Email and password only. No phone number, no ID, no address required.
02
Top up with Bitcoin
BTC credits after 1 confirmation (~10 min). Lightning credits instantly. Minimum top-up is $20.
03
Deploy on any provider
Pick DigitalOcean, Linode, or Vultr. Choose region, size, and OS. Your server is live in under a minute. One balance covers all three providers.
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Pay only for what you run
Servers are billed per hour from your balance. Delete a server and billing stops immediately. No monthly minimums, no contracts.
DigitalOcean, Vultr & Linode — with anonymous Bitcoin checkout
These providers do not accept Bitcoin directly. bithost sits in between: you pay bithost in crypto, and bithost handles the provider account. You get a standard VPS with full root access, without handing your card to anyone.
Full root access, a dedicated IP, and unmetered-feel bandwidth make a bithost VPS a clean home for the Bitcoin and privacy stack. These are the workloads our customers deploy most.
Bitcoin Core full node
Run bitcoind 24/7 with a complete copy of the blockchain. NVMe storage and a fast network mean the initial block download finishes far quicker than a node syncing on a home connection. Pick a plan with a large disk for an archival node.
Lightning Network node
A VPS gives a Lightning node (LND, Core Lightning, or Eclair) the always-on uptime it needs to stay connected to peers and route payments. Pair it with your own Bitcoin Core backend on the same server.
BTCPay Server
Self-host BTCPay Server to accept Bitcoin and Lightning payments with no middleman and no fees. A small-to-medium VPS comfortably runs BTCPay plus its bundled full node behind your own domain.
Mempool & block explorer
Host your own mempool.space mirror or block explorer so your wallet software queries your server instead of a third party. Combine it with an Electrum server (Electrs / Fulcrum) to power Sparrow or Specter privately.
Private VPN & proxy
Stand up WireGuard or OpenVPN on a server that was paid for anonymously, for a VPN exit no provider can tie back to your name. Popular with users who want an anonymous VPS for everyday browsing.
Trading bots & dev environments
Run crypto trading bots, CI runners, or a remote dev box close to the exchange API you depend on. Hourly billing means you spin one up for a backtest and delete it when the run is done.
Supported cryptocurrencies
A fresh deposit address is generated for each top-up. Unused addresses expire after 24 hours.
Bitcoin
The most widely held cryptocurrency. On-chain BTC deposits credit after 1 network confirmation. If you hold BTC on an exchange, you can send directly to your deposit address without converting.
Lightning Network
Bitcoin over Lightning is the fastest way to top up - deposits credit in under a second with near-zero fees. Ideal for smaller top-ups where on-chain fees would be disproportionate.
Ethereum
Ethereum is fast and widely available on every major exchange and wallet. If you're already in the Ethereum ecosystem, topping up with ETH requires no conversion - just send from your wallet or exchange.
USD Coin
A USD-pegged stablecoin. Since your bithost balance is denominated in USD, depositing USDC means no exchange rate conversion - 10 USDC adds exactly $10.00 to your balance. Good for predictable budgeting.
Litecoin
Litecoin is one of the oldest and most liquid alternative coins. It confirms faster than Bitcoin on-chain and typically has lower transaction fees, making it a popular BTC alternative for smaller deposits.
Dogecoin
Dogecoin has 1-minute block times and very low transaction fees, making it practical for everyday payments. It's widely available on major exchanges and straightforward to send.
XRP
XRP settles in seconds with minimal fees. If your exchange holdings are in XRP, you can deposit directly without converting to another coin first. One of the fastest settlement times of any coin we accept.
Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin Cash is designed for low-fee on-chain transactions. It shares Bitcoin's block time but typically has much lower fees, which can make a meaningful difference on larger top-ups.
Dash
Dash features fast block times and optional PrivateSend mixing, which routes transactions through multiple masternodes before they settle. A solid choice if enhanced transaction privacy is a priority.
Zcash
Zcash supports shielded transactions using zero-knowledge proofs, which hide the sender, recipient, and amount on the blockchain. The strongest on-chain privacy option among the coins we accept.
Bitcoin SV
Bitcoin SV is supported for users who hold BSV and prefer not to convert before topping up. Deposits credit after 1 confirmation, the same as on-chain BTC.
EOS
EOS uses a delegated proof-of-stake model with fast block finality. If you hold EOS on an exchange or in a wallet, it's a quick way to get credit onto your account without a long wait for confirmations.
Solana
Solana offers some of the fastest transaction finality of any major chain - typically under a second - with very low fees. If you hold SOL, it's one of the quickest ways to get your balance topped up and a server running.
Common questions
What is a Bitcoin VPS?
A Bitcoin VPS is a virtual private server you rent and pay for using Bitcoin instead of a credit card or PayPal. You get the same thing as any other VPS — full root access, a dedicated IP, and your choice of Linux distro — but the purchase is settled in BTC (or another cryptocurrency), so no card or bank account is involved.
Is buying a VPS with Bitcoin anonymous?
With bithost, yes. We ask for an email and password — no name, address, phone number, or government ID — and you pay in crypto, so there is no card tying the server to your real identity. A fresh deposit address is generated for each top-up. We have run the service this way since 2014. For the strongest privacy, fund with Lightning or a privacy coin like Monero-style shielded transactions and use a dedicated email.
Can I run a full Bitcoin Core node on this VPS?
Yes. Choose a plan with enough disk for the blockchain (around 700 GB for a full archival node, less for a pruned node) and run bitcoind 24/7. You get full root access, so you install and configure Bitcoin Core exactly as you would on your own hardware.
Will my node sync faster on a VPS than at home?
Usually, yes. The initial block download is bottlenecked by disk speed, CPU for signature verification, and network throughput. Our NVMe-backed servers on DigitalOcean, Vultr, and Linode sit in data centres with fast networking, so the chain typically syncs in hours rather than the days a home connection can take.
What about Lightning Network nodes?
A VPS is the natural home for a Lightning node, which needs to stay online to keep channels open and route payments. Run LND, Core Lightning, or Eclair alongside your own Bitcoin Core backend on the same server, or point it at a node you already run.
Is it cheaper to pay with Bitcoin than a credit card?
The server price is the same — you are billed in USD-equivalent and your crypto is converted at the rate when you deposit. The savings are indirect: no card-processing surcharges, no foreign-transaction fees, and no failed-card renewals. Funding over Lightning keeps network fees to a fraction of a cent.
Do I need to register with DigitalOcean, Vultr, or Linode?
No. You only need a bithost account. bithost manages the provider accounts on the backend — you interact entirely with the bithost dashboard and get full root access to your server via SSH.
How long does a Bitcoin payment take to credit?
On-chain Bitcoin credits after 1 confirmation, typically 10–20 minutes. Lightning Network payments credit instantly — under a second. If you need to deploy immediately, Lightning is the fastest option. The minimum top-up is $20 USD equivalent in any supported coin, and your balance carries over with no expiry.
What personal data does bithost collect?
An email address and password. No name, no address, no phone number, no government ID. bithost has operated this way since 2014. See the privacy policy for the full picture.
Bitcoin
Ethereum
USD Coin
Litecoin
Dogecoin
XRP
Bitcoin Cash
Dash
Zcash
Bitcoin SV
EOS
Solana