Where exactly is the Netherlands data centre?
The hardware lives in Naaldwijk, part of the Westland greenhouse district that sits between Rotterdam and The Hague, inside a data hall engineered to Tier III+ requirements. The building offers redundant power, cooling and network paths, and it connects to backbone capacity of around 10 Tbit/s. IP addresses assigned to your server are registered in the Netherlands, so geolocation services will generally show a Dutch location. If you require a specific city in the IP metadata for a particular project, please ask before ordering and we will confirm what can be arranged for your subnet.
How does the 40 Gbit DDoS protection work?
Incoming traffic passes through a mitigation platform at the edge of the network that can absorb up to 40 Gbit/s of malicious data. It recognises common attack patterns such as UDP floods, SYN floods and reflection attacks and drops them before they reach your server, while genuine visitors continue to connect. Filtering is always active, so there is no need to request it during an attack. For complex application-layer attacks, we suggest adding a reverse proxy or web application firewall on your own server to complement the network protection.
What is the difference between the 50 TB and 100 TB plans?
Every Dutch server has a 1 Gbit/s port, but the monthly transfer allowance varies by configuration. Entry models include 50 TB, while several higher tiers include 100 TB. That amount covers most websites, APIs and even busy download mirrors many times over. If you ever approach the limit, our team will contact you to discuss an upgrade before any throttling or extra charges apply. Choose the 100 TB plans if you distribute large files, run a video origin, or replicate backups between locations every day.
Can I run game servers on a Dutch dedicated machine?
Yes. Game hosting is one of the most common uses for our Netherlands hardware. The central European location gives balanced ping to players across the continent, and the always-on DDoS shield helps protect matches from disruption. For titles that depend heavily on single-core speed, the Xeon E-2236 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X configurations are excellent choices. You can install SteamCMD, Pterodactyl or any other panel yourself with full root access, and run several game instances side by side as long as resources allow.
How quickly will my Netherlands server be ready?
In most cases the server is handed over within 6 to 12 hours after your payment is confirmed. During provisioning the hardware is checked, the requested operating system is installed and the network configuration is applied. You will then receive login details and the IP address by email. Custom requests, such as additional disks or a particular RAID setup, can extend the timeline slightly, and we will let you know in advance. Out-of-stock models may take longer, but our team always suggests alternatives if you are in a hurry.
Is my data stored under EU law?
The server is physically located in the Netherlands, an EU member state, which means stored data is subject to European data protection rules, including GDPR. This is useful for companies that promise European customers their information will not leave the region. As the operator of your own server, you remain the data controller and are responsible for configuring encryption, access policies and retention correctly. We provide the infrastructure and do not access the contents of your system unless you explicitly ask for assistance.
Can I upgrade to a larger configuration later?
Yes. Because each plan is a separate physical machine, upgrading means moving to another server with more cores, memory or storage. We can provision the new hardware alongside the old one so you can migrate data at your own pace, and then cancel the original server once everything is running. RAM or disk additions are sometimes possible on the same chassis, depending on the model. Contact support with your target specification and we will recommend the smoothest path with minimal downtime for your users.
Which payment methods do you accept for Dutch servers?
We accept major credit and debit cards, PayPal and several cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin. Billing is monthly by default, with the invoice issued ahead of each renewal date. There are no setup fees on standard configurations and no long-term contract, so you can cancel before the next billing cycle if you no longer need the machine. For businesses that require invoices with specific details, you can add company information to your client area profile and it will appear on every future invoice automatically.
