Why is Amsterdam considered such a good hosting location?
The Amsterdam area is one of the most interconnected places on the internet. AMS-IX, one of the world's largest internet exchanges, links hundreds of networks directly, and submarine cables connect the Netherlands with the UK, Scandinavia and North America. For your server, that means short, direct routes to most European users and efficient paths across the Atlantic. Many global companies choose Amsterdam as their first European location for exactly this reason: a single server can serve customers in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Stockholm with similar, low latency.
Can I sell across the EU from a Dutch web shop?
Yes. Many Dutch retailers ship throughout the EU, and a Schiphol-Rijk server gives short routes to Belgium, Germany, France and the Nordics. Host language versions with hreflang tags, and integrate payment methods your customers expect, such as iDEAL for Dutch shoppers and cards or wallets elsewhere; the usual payment plugins for WooCommerce, Magento and Shopware run normally. A plan in the middle of the range covers most stores. Use a CDN for images if you also sell further afield, keeping the checkout and customer data on your Dutch server.
How many extra IPv4 addresses can I add?
Netherlands plans can take up to four additional IPv4 addresses, subject to availability in our Dutch range. Add them while ordering or later through the client area. Web agencies often give each important client its own address; e-commerce businesses separate the shop from the mail server so that marketing campaigns cannot affect order confirmations; and developers use them to publish several services on standard ports. We set reverse DNS for each address on request. If you need more than four, contact support to discuss your requirements before ordering.
Is a Dutch server a good bridge between Europe and North America?
Yes. Transatlantic cables land close to Amsterdam, and routes to New York, Toronto and Boston are efficient. Companies with customers on both sides of the Atlantic often start with a single Dutch server, serving European users with very low latency and North American users acceptably, then add a second location in the US once traffic justifies it. For static files, a CDN narrows the gap further. Test response times from your key markets during the first days to confirm the balance suits your audience.
Can I host a Mastodon, Matrix or Nextcloud instance here?
Yes. The Netherlands has an active self-hosting community, and platforms such as Mastodon, Matrix Synapse and Nextcloud run well on our Schiphol-Rijk servers. They depend on databases and background workers, so NVMe storage and reserved cores make a real difference. For a small community or team, a mid-range plan is a comfortable start; media-heavy instances need more disk. Uncapped transfer is particularly useful for federated services, which constantly exchange data with other servers around the world. Dutch privacy expectations also make local hosting attractive for these projects.
Can I use Dutch servers for a VPN that my remote team relies on?
Yes. KVM supports the TUN/TAP devices that WireGuard and OpenVPN need, and uncapped transfer means a tunnel running all day costs nothing extra. Amsterdam's central position keeps latency low for staff working from anywhere in Western Europe. Give each person their own credentials so access can be withdrawn when someone leaves, and log connections if your security policy requires it. Lawful use is required, and our acceptable use policy prohibits activities such as sending spam or scanning other networks through the server.
Which Windows versions can I install on a Dutch VPS?
Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10 Pro are all available, at the same price as Linux. Dutch accountancy firms, logistics companies and small offices commonly run bookkeeping, planning or CRM software on a Windows instance and let staff connect through Remote Desktop, which keeps data off individual laptops. Allow extra memory for each concurrent user, and check that each application's licence permits installation on a virtual server. Switching between Windows and Linux later is simply a reinstall request, and your IP address stays the same.
How are problems with the server handled?
Our engineers look after the Schiphol-Rijk hosts, storage and network. Hung guests are power-cycled, broken parts are swapped and fresh installs are done on request. Software, updates and security inside the VM are yours to manage on an unmanaged plan, which keeps the price low. Host-side observations often point straight to the fix. Tickets are answered at any hour in English, and Dutch-language messages are welcome, although replies are in English. Planned maintenance at Schiphol-Rijk is announced by email in advance.
