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Use case · Mail server

VPS for a Self-Hosted Mail Server

FormoHost rents KVM VPS for self-hosted mail servers in 44 countries from $12 a month plus 10% tax, each with a dedicated IPv4 and full root, ready within 24 hours. Running your own mail server on a VPS gives you a dedicated IP, full control over your domains and aliases, and independence from third-party mailbox limits. With the right setup and sending practices, a self-hosted mail server is a powerful, private option.

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01The case for it4 things to know
01

Why self-host email

Hosted mailboxes cap storage, aliases, and custom rules. Your own VPS lets you run a full stack — Postfix/Dovecot or an all-in-one like Mailcow or Mail-in-a-Box — with a dedicated IP and complete control over authentication and routing. New to this? Read how to run your own mail server on a VPS, step by step.

02

What to look for

  • A clean, dedicated IPreputation matters for deliverability.
  • Reverse DNS (PTR) supportessential for mail servers; open a ticket if you need it set.
  • A stable regionpick a well-connected location near you or your recipients.
  • Full root accessto configure SPF, DKIM, DMARC and the mail stack.
03

Best regions for mail

Choose a well-connected, stable location: Germany VPS and Netherlands VPS for Europe, USA VPS or UK VPS for English-speaking markets. See all 44 regions to match your audience.

04

Send responsibly

Good deliverability comes from good practice: set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC, warm up your IP, and only send mail people asked for. Self-hosted mail is for legitimate personal or business correspondence — not bulk unsolicited email, which will get any IP blocked fast.

02RegionsUsual starting points

Common regions for this

All 44 countries are available — these are the usual starting points.

FRA$16.83/moGermany VPSFrankfurt1 vCPU / 1 GB · 1 TBAMS$16.83/moNetherlands VPSAmsterdam1 vCPU / 1 GB · 1 TBNYC$16.83/moUnited States VPSNew York, Los Angeles, Miami1 vCPU / 1 GB · 1 TBLON$16.83/moUnited Kingdom VPSLondon1 vCPU / 1 GB · 1 TBPAR$16.83/moFrance VPSParis1 vCPU / 1 GB · 1 TBZRH$16.83/moSwitzerland VPSZurich1 vCPU / 1 GB · 1 TBYYZ$12.00/moCanada VPSToronto1 vCPU / 1 GB · 1 TBHEL$16.83/moFinland VPSHelsinki1 vCPU / 1 GB · 1 TBKEF$16.83/moIceland VPSReykjavík1 vCPU / 1 GB · 1 TBCPH$16.83/moDenmark VPSCopenhagen1 vCPU / 1 GB · 1 TB

Entry-plan price per month, in USD, before the flat 10% tax.

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03QuestionsMail server

FAQ

Short answers for this workload. Billing, delivery and refunds are covered in the Help centre.

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Can I set reverse DNS (PTR)?

Yes — a correct PTR record is important for mail servers. Just open a ticket with the hostname you want and we’ll set it.

Is self-hosting email hard?

All-in-one stacks like Mailcow or Mail-in-a-Box handle most of the complexity. Budget a little time for DNS records and testing deliverability.

Run your own private mail server from $12/mo.

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04Other use casessame machines — different job

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Pick a country, pick a plan, and your KVM server is ready within 24 hours. Dedicated IPv4 on every plan, full root access, seven days to change your mind.

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