How does the Quito facility cope with power cuts?
Ecuador has faced periods of electricity rationing, with scheduled cuts affecting homes and offices for hours at a time. The Quito data centre is protected against exactly that: batteries take over instantly when utility power drops, and generators start automatically to run the facility for as long as needed. Cooling and power systems are duplicated so they can be maintained without shutting servers down. For businesses whose office servers went offline during rationing, moving to a Tier III+ facility is one of the most effective ways to keep services running.
Can I get NVMe instead of SSD?
Yes. SSD storage is standard, and NVMe can be arranged on request for projects that need faster disk access. NVMe drives connect directly over PCIe and handle many simultaneous small requests with very little delay, which benefits databases, busy online stores and development tools. Contact support before ordering and describe your workload; we will confirm availability and any difference in price. For most websites and business applications, the standard SSD storage is more than fast enough, so NVMe is worth it mainly for demanding workloads.
Is there any currency conversion when paying?
No. Ecuador uses the US dollar, and our invoices are issued in US dollars as well, so card payments from Ecuadorian bank accounts are charged in the same currency. You can also pay by PayPal or cryptocurrency. Nothing is charged for setup in Quito. Many Ecuadorian businesses prefer annual billing to fix their hosting cost for the year, while developers and new projects often start monthly while they gauge their traffic and resource needs. That simplicity is one reason many Ecuadorian firms prefer dollar-billed services.
Can I host a tour-booking site for the Galápagos and the Andes?
Yes. Galápagos cruise sellers, Amazon lodges and Andean trekking agencies depend on photo-rich booking sites that travellers from three continents browse. A Quito server keeps the admin side quick for local staff, and a CDN can deliver image galleries rapidly to overseas visitors. Use a mid-range plan for WordPress with a booking plugin or a custom engine, and protect payment pages with free SSL certificates. Upgrade before the high season if you expect heavy demand. Quito-based staff manage bookings quickly.
Why is Quito Linux-only?
The platform is optimised for Linux, which keeps prices low by removing Windows licence costs. CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux are all available, and they run the vast majority of web servers, databases, e-commerce platforms and development tools. Control panels such as cPanel, DirectAdmin, HestiaCP and CyberPanel make it easy to manage sites without the command line. Businesses tied to Windows software can ask us for a nearby Windows location. That covers nearly every Ecuadorian project. That keeps things simple.
Can schools and universities use a Quito server?
Yes. Ecuadorian schools, institutes and universities increasingly run Moodle, enrolment systems and grade portals for students who connect from home, often on mobile data. A Quito server keeps those platforms quick on domestic routes. Choose a plan with enough memory for peak periods such as enrolment weeks and exam days, and store lecture videos on a separate streaming service to conserve transfer. Back up student records to another location, restrict administrative access and keep the platform updated to protect personal data.
How do I secure my Quito site with free SSL?
Point the domain at your Quito address, install Certbot and run it with the Nginx or Apache plugin. It obtains a Let's Encrypt certificate, configures HTTPS and sets up automatic renewal. With cPanel, DirectAdmin, HestiaCP or CyberPanel, certificates can be issued from the panel in a few clicks. Renewal happens automatically every few months. If you run into DNS or firewall issues during issuance, open a ticket and our team will point you in the right direction. It takes minutes.
What happens when I outgrow my plan?
The additional cores, memory, storage and transfer allowance are added to your existing server, so your files, databases and Ecuadorian IP address stay exactly where they are, and there is nothing to migrate. A brief restart applies the new resources, which we can schedule for a quiet time. Billing is prorated, so you only pay the difference for the rest of the current period. Many Ecuadorian businesses start on the entry plan and move up after a successful season or product launch.