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Contabo

Cloud servers for people who want custom images, API control and automatic network protection.

Overview

Contabo offers Cloud VPS, VDS and dedicated servers. You can manage cloud setups through its web interface or API, including custom.iso and.qcow2 images on Cloud VPS and VDS. Every Contabo server includes automatic DDoS protection against common network attacks. Terraform can manage Contabo infrastructure and automate workflows.

Updated Nov 13, 2026

7 things

What Contabo has

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers.
A command-line interface that lets you run the tool from a terminal or scripts. One of 17 Website & Hosting tools with CLI.

Support

Help from the vendor at any hour, every day of the week. One of 26 Website & Hosting tools with 24/7 support.
Get help from the support team by writing to them via email. One of 30 Website & Hosting tools with email support.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool.
Get help from the support team through a real-time chat window. One of 18 Website & Hosting tools with live chat.
Get help from the support team by calling them directly on the phone. One of 16 Website & Hosting tools with phone support.

4 features

Key Features

Data centers
Three strategic locations across the USA guarantee low latency from coast to coast.
Global data centers
Yes, we manage our Data Centers in nine regions across the European Union, United States (East, Central, and West), Asia (India, Singapore and Japan), the UK, and Australia.
Server provisioning
You can track the status of your order on our website. Most VPS and VDS options are set up in minutes. Standard Dedicated Server options are usually provisioned in under 90 minutes.
Server hardware
Our servers are built with high-end hardware from AMD, Hewlett Packard Enterprises, Dell, and Samsung, among others.

Pros and cons

Pros

Most VPS and VDS options are set up in minutes.

Developer features

Custom images
Launch your ideal .iso or .qcow2 image globally in no time with Custom Images. Take command with our state-of-the-art Cloud VPS and VDS platforms, accessible via web or API.
Cloud configuration
Level up your setups and master your cloud environment. Achieve rock-solid security using cloud-init scripts and SSH keys, all manageable via API or web interface.

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5 questions

FAQs

What does Contabo do?

Contabo provides Cloud VPS, VDS and dedicated servers. Cloud VPS and VDS can run custom.iso or.qcow2 images and are accessible through the web or API.

Does Contabo have an API?

Yes. Its Cloud VPS and VDS platforms are accessible through an API or the web. Cloud configuration with cloud-init scripts and SSH keys is also manageable through both.

Does Contabo work with Terraform?

Yes. Terraform can manage your Contabo infrastructure and automate its workflows.

Does Contabo offer phone support?

Yes. Contabo says round-the-clock phone support is available with native English-speaking experts.

Does Contabo protect servers from DDoS attacks?

Yes. Every Contabo server includes automatic DDoS protection against common network attacks.

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7 things

What Contabo has

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers.
A command-line interface that lets you run the tool from a terminal or scripts. One of 17 Website & Hosting tools with CLI.

Support

Help from the vendor at any hour, every day of the week. One of 26 Website & Hosting tools with 24/7 support.
Get help from the support team by writing to them via email. One of 30 Website & Hosting tools with email support.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool.
Get help from the support team through a real-time chat window. One of 18 Website & Hosting tools with live chat.
Get help from the support team by calling them directly on the phone. One of 16 Website & Hosting tools with phone support.

4 features

Key Features

Data centers
Three strategic locations across the USA guarantee low latency from coast to coast.
Global data centers
Yes, we manage our Data Centers in nine regions across the European Union, United States (East, Central, and West), Asia (India, Singapore and Japan), the UK, and Australia.
Server provisioning
You can track the status of your order on our website. Most VPS and VDS options are set up in minutes. Standard Dedicated Server options are usually provisioned in under 90 minutes.
Server hardware
Our servers are built with high-end hardware from AMD, Hewlett Packard Enterprises, Dell, and Samsung, among others.

Pros and cons

Pros

Most VPS and VDS options are set up in minutes.

Developer features

Custom images
Launch your ideal .iso or .qcow2 image globally in no time with Custom Images. Take command with our state-of-the-art Cloud VPS and VDS platforms, accessible via web or API.
Cloud configuration
Level up your setups and master your cloud environment. Achieve rock-solid security using cloud-init scripts and SSH keys, all manageable via API or web interface.

You?

Be the first to rate Contabo

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See Contabo at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

5 questions

FAQs

What does Contabo do?

Contabo provides Cloud VPS, VDS and dedicated servers. Cloud VPS and VDS can run custom.iso or.qcow2 images and are accessible through the web or API.

Does Contabo have an API?

Yes. Its Cloud VPS and VDS platforms are accessible through an API or the web. Cloud configuration with cloud-init scripts and SSH keys is also manageable through both.

Does Contabo work with Terraform?

Yes. Terraform can manage your Contabo infrastructure and automate its workflows.

Does Contabo offer phone support?

Yes. Contabo says round-the-clock phone support is available with native English-speaking experts.

Does Contabo protect servers from DDoS attacks?

Yes. Every Contabo server includes automatic DDoS protection against common network attacks.

Contabo

Overview

What Contabo has

For developers

Support

Key Features

Data centers

Global data centers

Server provisioning

Server hardware

Pros and cons

Pros

Developer features

Custom images

Cloud configuration

Be the first to rate Contabo

Featured Video

FAQs

What does Contabo do?

Does Contabo have an API?

Does Contabo work with Terraform?

Does Contabo offer phone support?

Does Contabo protect servers from DDoS attacks?

What Contabo has

For developers

Support

Key Features

Data centers

Global data centers

Server provisioning

Server hardware

Pros and cons

Pros

Developer features

Custom images

Cloud configuration

Be the first to rate Contabo

Featured Video

FAQs

What does Contabo do?

Does Contabo have an API?

Does Contabo work with Terraform?

Does Contabo offer phone support?

Does Contabo protect servers from DDoS attacks?

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