Hiddify on VPS: your own panel and subscriptions for VLESS Reality

Hiddify on VPS provides a comprehensive solution for deploying your own proxy server control panel, allowing you to easily create and manage subscriptions for protocols, including VLESS Reality, with minimal effort and ensuring a high level of security and performance.

What is Hiddify Manager and why is it ideal for Hiddify VPS?

Hiddify Manager is a powerful and intuitive open-source control panel designed to simplify the deployment and administration of Xray-based proxy servers. It transforms the complex process of configuring various protocols, such as VLESS Reality, VMess, Trojan, ShadowSocks, Hysteria2, and others, into a task solvable in a few clicks. For anyone looking to deploy and manage their own proxy server on a Virtual Private Server (VPS), Hiddify Manager offers an unprecedented level of convenience and functionality. This is especially relevant for those seeking a reliable and scalable solution for bypassing censorship or protecting online privacy.

A comprehensive solution for proxy management

Hiddify Manager is positioned as an all-in-one panel, meaning it integrates all the necessary tools for the full lifecycle of proxy server management: from initial installation and configuration to traffic monitoring and user management. You won't need to manually edit Xray, Nginx, or Certbot configuration files. All these components are automatically configured by Hiddify Manager, significantly lowering the entry barrier for users without deep system administration knowledge. The panel supports automatic acquisition and renewal of Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, which is critically important for ensuring a secure connection and using protocols that require TLS, such as VLESS Reality.

With Hiddify Manager, you can:

• Automatically install and configure Xray Core.
• Manage multiple domains and SSL certificates.
• Create and manage an unlimited number of users.
• Generate unique subscription links for each user, containing all necessary configurations for various clients (Hiddify Next, V2RayN, Nekobox, Streisand, etc.).
• Monitor traffic consumption by each user and set limits.
• Dynamically switch protocols and obfuscations.
• Keep the system up-to-date with automatic update features.

Advantages of Hiddify Manager over manual configuration

Manual configuration of a proxy server on a VPS, especially using complex protocols like VLESS Reality, requires deep knowledge of Linux, Xray Core, Nginx, Certbot, and many other components. This is a process that can take hours, and configuration errors can lead to non-functionality or vulnerabilities. Hiddify Manager eliminates this complexity by offering the following key advantages:

• Simplicity of deployment: Installation is done with a single command, significantly speeding up the process.
• Centralized management: All settings are accessible through a convenient web interface, eliminating the need to work with the command line.
• Automation: The panel automates routine tasks such as certificate renewal, firewall configuration, and key rotation.
• Support for multiple protocols: Hiddify Manager supports a wide range of protocols, including VLESS Reality, VMess, Trojan, ShadowSocks, Hysteria2, WireGuard, TUIC, making it a universal solution. This allows users to flexibly choose the optimal protocol depending on their needs and current network conditions. For example, for those looking for alternatives, Marzban on VPS, another powerful panel for Xray management, might be of interest.
• Scalability: Easily add new users and manage their access without reconfiguring the entire server.
• Minimization of errors: Automated processes reduce the likelihood of human errors during configuration.
• Active community and updates: The project is actively developed, with regular updates fixing bugs and adding new features and protocols.

Thus, Hiddify Manager on a VPS with instant activation becomes an ideal choice for those who value their time and want a reliable and functional proxy server solution without deep diving into technical details.

How to choose the optimal VPS for Hiddify Reality?

Choosing the right VPS is a critically important step to ensure stable and high-performance operation of Hiddify Manager, especially when using resource-intensive protocols like VLESS Reality. An improperly selected server can lead to delays, packet loss, and slow connection speeds, negating all the benefits of using Hiddify.

Minimum and recommended requirements

For Hiddify Manager and Xray-based protocols such as VLESS Reality, VPS resource requirements are relatively modest for a small number of users. However, as the number of clients grows and traffic volume increases, a more powerful configuration will be needed.

Minimum requirements for 1-5 users:

• Processor (CPU): 1 vCPU (virtual core). Modern processors with a clock speed of 2.0 GHz or higher provide sufficient performance for traffic processing.
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 512 MB – 1 GB. Hiddify Manager itself does not require much RAM, but the more protocols and users, the higher the consumption.
• Disk space: 10-20 GB NVMe/SSD. NVMe or SSD drives significantly speed up I/O operations, which is important for fast system operation and log storage.
• Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 LTS, Debian 11/12, CentOS 7/8. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is one of the most recommended options due to broad support and up-to-date packages.
• Network bandwidth: 100 Mbps. This will be sufficient for several users.

Recommended requirements for 5-20+ users:

• Processor (CPU): 2 vCPU. This will provide better parallel connection processing and stability under peak loads.
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 2 GB – 4 GB. Additional RAM will allow the system to cache data and more efficiently manage multiple simultaneous connections.
• Disk space: 20-40 GB NVMe/SSD. A larger disk volume will be useful for extended logs, cache, and other service data. NVMe is preferred for maximum performance.
• Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
• Network bandwidth: 1 Gbps. High bandwidth is necessary to ensure fast and uninterrupted operation for a large number of users, especially when transferring large volumes of data.

Impact of location and network speed

In addition to hardware characteristics, the location of the VPS and the quality of its network connection are critically important factors. These parameters directly affect ping (latency) and the overall data transfer speed for end-users.

• Geographical location: Choose a VPS located as close as possible to your end-users. The shorter the physical distance, the lower the latency (ping). For example, if your users are in Europe, a VPS in Germany or the Netherlands will be preferable to a server in the USA or Asia. High ping negatively affects the performance of interactive applications, online games, and video calls.
• Internet channel quality: Pay attention to providers offering high-speed communication channels (1 Gbps and above) with minimal traffic restrictions. Ensure that the VPS provider does not have hidden limits or "fair use" policies that may slow down your connection after a certain amount of traffic.
• DDoS protection: For public or widely used proxy servers, DDoS protection is an important bonus. It will help maintain service availability in case of attacks.
• Port bandwidth: Ensure that the ports used by Hiddify Manager (e.g., 443 for TLS) are not blocked by the provider or the default firewall.

Valebyte.com offers various VPS tariff plans that are ideally suited for deploying Hiddify Manager, ensuring high performance and reliability. You can choose a cheap VPS with hourly billing to start with minimal costs, or immediately choose a more powerful configuration for heavier loads.

Hiddify installation: quick deployment on a clean VPS with one command

One of the key advantages of Hiddify Manager is its ease of installation. The entire process boils down to executing a single command in the terminal of a clean VPS. This significantly saves time and reduces the likelihood of errors that often arise during manual configuration of complex systems.

Preparing the VPS for installation

Before proceeding with the Hiddify Manager installation, you need to ensure that your VPS meets the minimum requirements and is properly prepared. This will ensure a smooth installation and stable operation of the system in the future.

1. Operating system selection: It is recommended to use a fresh installation of Ubuntu Server (20.04 LTS or 22.04 LTS) or Debian (11 or 12). These Linux distributions are well-supported by Hiddify and have extensive package repositories.
2. System update: After deploying the VPS, always update all system packages to the latest versions. This ensures that you have the most current security fixes and stable library versions.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

3. Installing necessary utilities (optional, but recommended): Although Hiddify Manager installs most dependencies itself, having basic utilities such as curl, wget, git can be useful for diagnostics or other tasks.

sudo apt install -y curl wget git

4. Time zone configuration (recommended): A correct time zone is important for accurate logs and SSL certificate operation.

sudo timedatectl set-timezone Europe/Berlin # Replace with your time zone

5. Disabling SELinux (for CentOS/RHEL): If you are using CentOS or other RHEL-based distributions, ensure that SELinux is disabled or set to Permissive mode, as it may conflict with some Hiddify components. This is not relevant for Debian/Ubuntu.

sudo sed -i 's/SELINUX=enforcing/SELINUX=disabled/g' /etc/selinux/config
sudo reboot

6. Opening ports (optional, Hiddify does this itself): By default, Hiddify Manager automatically configures the firewall (UFW or nftables) to open the necessary ports (80, 443, 22). However, if you already have a firewall configured or are using external provider firewalls, ensure that these ports are accessible.

Step-by-step Hiddify Manager installation process

After preparing the VPS, you can proceed with the installation. It's really simple:

1. Connecting to the VPS: Use an SSH client (e.g., PuTTY for Windows, OpenSSH for Linux/macOS) to connect to your VPS as the root user or a user with sudo privileges.

ssh root@YOUR_VPS_IP_ADDRESS

2. Running the installation command: Execute the following command. It will download the Hiddify Manager installation script and run it.

bash <(curl -Ls https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hiddify/hiddify-manager/main/install.sh)

The script will ask a few questions during the installation process:

• Domain: You will be prompted to enter a domain name. It is strongly recommended to use a real, registered domain name, even if you do not plan to use it for a website. This is necessary for obtaining Let's Encrypt SSL certificates and for the correct operation of protocols requiring TLS, such as VLESS Reality. If you do not have a domain, you can temporarily use a "fake domain," but this will limit functionality and security.
• Admin Panel Port: The port for accessing the Hiddify Manager web panel. The default is 8888, but you can choose another.
• SSH Port: The port for SSH access. The default is 22. If you changed it earlier, specify the new one.

After answering the questions, the script will begin the installation. This process can take from 5 to 20 minutes depending on your VPS performance and internet connection speed. The script will install Xray Core, Nginx, Certbot, Hiddify Manager itself, and all necessary dependencies, as well as configure the firewall.

3. Installation completion: After successful installation, the script will output the URL of your Hiddify Manager admin panel, login, and password to the console. Save this data in a secure location.

##############################################################
#               Hiddify Manager Installed Successfully!      #
##############################################################

# Admin Panel URL: https://YOUR_DOMAIN_OR_IP:ADMIN_PANEL_PORT/admin
# Username: admin
# Password: YOUR_ADMIN_PASSWORD

# User Panel URL: https://YOUR_DOMAIN_OR_IP:ADMIN_PANEL_PORT/
# User ID: YOUR_USER_ID

# Please make sure to open ports 80, 443, 22, and chosen admin panel port in your firewall.
# For more information, visit: https://hiddify.com/

Now you can open the specified URL in your browser, using the provided credentials, to access your new Hiddify Manager panel.

Configuring a domain and SSL certificate for the Hiddify panel

Using a domain name and a valid SSL/TLS certificate is not just a recommendation, but a critically important requirement for the full and secure operation of Hiddify Manager, especially when using modern protocols such as VLESS Reality. Without them, you will not be able to achieve maximum performance, bypass blockages, and most importantly, security.

Why a domain and Let's Encrypt are needed

A domain name (e.g., yourproxy.com) plays a central role in several aspects of Hiddify Manager's operation:

1. Censorship circumvention (DPI): Many Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) systems analyze traffic to determine if it is regular web traffic (HTTP/HTTPS) or proxy traffic. Using an IP address directly for proxy connections often leads to quick blocking. A domain name associated with HTTPS traffic helps mask proxy traffic as regular web traffic, making it less noticeable to DPI.
2. Protocols with TLS: Protocols such as VLESS Reality, VMess TLS, Trojan TLS, Rely, Hysteria2, and others require a valid SSL/TLS certificate for traffic encryption. This certificate must be issued for a specific domain name. Without it, these protocols will either not work or will work with security warnings, making them vulnerable to "man-in-the-middle" (MITM) attacks.
3. Client trust: Most modern proxy clients (Hiddify Next, V2RayN, Nekobox, Clash, Quantumult X, etc.) are configured to work with domain names and expect a valid SSL certificate. Using "self-signed" certificates or IP addresses leads to errors and security warnings in clients.
4. Masking: A domain name allows you to configure masking (fallback) to a real website (e.g., Google, Wikipedia, or any other) that will be displayed when directly accessing your domain through a browser. This further complicates determining that a proxy server is running on that domain.

Let's Encrypt is a free, automated, and open certificate authority that provides SSL/TLS certificates. Hiddify Manager is fully integrated with Let's Encrypt and automatically requests, installs, and renews certificates for your domain. This eliminates the need for you to manually manage certificates and pay for them.

Integrating a domain into Hiddify Manager

After installing Hiddify Manager and accessing the admin panel, you can configure a domain name and SSL certificate if you didn't do so during installation or want to add additional domains.

1. Domain registration: If you don't have a domain yet, register it with any domain name registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Reg.ru, etc.). The cost of a domain is usually between $5 and $15 per year.
2. DNS record configuration: Create an A-record (or AAAA-record for IPv6) for your domain, pointing to your VPS's IP address. This can be done in your domain registrar's control panel or on a DNS hosting service (e.g., Cloudflare).
3. Adding a domain to Hiddify Manager:
   • Log in to the Hiddify Manager admin panel.
   • Go to the Settings section.
   • Find the Domain Settings or Domains tab.
   • Click Add Domain.
   • Enter your domain name (e.g., myproxy.com) and, if necessary, a fallback domain for masking.
   • Save changes. Hiddify Manager will automatically attempt to obtain an SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt for your domain. This requires a correctly configured A-record pointing to your VPS, and open ports 80 and 443.
4. Checking certificate status: After adding the domain, check the certificate status in the Hiddify Manager panel. If everything is configured correctly, the certificate will be issued and active. Hiddify Manager will also automatically renew it every 60-90 days.
5. Reality configuration (optional, but recommended): For the VLESS Reality protocol, you will need to perform additional settings. Reality uses TLS fingerprints and SNI routing to mask traffic as real TLS traffic from known websites. In Hiddify Manager, this is configured in the Reality Settings section. You will need to select a target domain (e.g., www.microsoft.com or www.google.com) and the port that Reality will use. Hiddify Manager will generate the necessary UUID and private key.

Proper domain and SSL certificate configuration is the cornerstone for ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of your Hiddify VPS. This allows you to use the most modern and blockage-resistant protocols, such as VLESS Reality, and ensure a stable connection for all your users.

Managing users and subscriptions in Hiddify Manager

One of the key features of Hiddify Manager is the ability to easily manage users and their subscriptions. This allows you to create individual accounts, set traffic and time limits for them, and generate unique subscription links that users can import into their proxy clients.

Creating users and generating subscription links

The process of creating a new user in Hiddify Manager is intuitive and takes just a few steps:

1. Accessing the user section: Log in to the Hiddify Manager admin panel. In the left menu, find the Users section.
2. Adding a new user: Click the Add User button. A form for entering new user data will appear.
3. Configuring user parameters:
   • Name/Alias: Specify a name or alias for the user (e.g., "User1", "FamilyMember"). This will help you identify the user in the list.
   • UUID: A unique user identifier. Hiddify Manager will automatically generate a UUID. You can leave it as default.
   • Usage Limit (Traffic): Set a traffic limit in gigabytes (GB) that this user can consume. After reaching the limit, access will be automatically blocked. Enter 0 for unlimited traffic.
   • Expiry Date: Set the date after which the user account will become inactive. Enter 0 or leave blank for indefinite access.
   • Description: Additional description for your notes.
   • Status: Set the status to Active or Disabled.
4. Saving and generating subscription: After filling in all fields, click Save. Hiddify Manager will create the user and automatically generate a unique subscription link for them.
5. Getting the subscription link: In the user list, find the newly created user. Next to them, there will be a Get Config button or an icon to copy the subscription link. Copy this link and provide it to the user.

What does the subscription link contain?

The Hiddify Manager subscription link is a special URL that contains all the necessary information for configuring the user's proxy client. It includes configurations for all active protocols (VLESS Reality, VMess, Trojan, ShadowSocks, etc.), domain information, ports, keys, and other parameters. The user simply needs to import this link into a compatible client (e.g., Hiddify Next, V2RayN, Nekobox, Clash, Streisand), and the client will automatically configure all available proxy connections.

This significantly simplifies the process for end-users, who do not need to manually enter complex server parameters.

Traffic monitoring and access management

Hiddify Manager provides convenient tools for monitoring traffic usage and managing access to the proxy server.

1. Traffic usage monitoring:
   • In the Users section, you will see a list of all users and their current traffic consumption.
   • For each user, the Used Traffic and Remaining Traffic limits are displayed.
   • This information is updated in real-time, allowing you to control resource consumption.
2. Changing limits and expiry dates:
   • You can edit any user's parameters at any time by changing the traffic limit or expiry date.
   • To do this, click the edit icon next to the user's name, make changes, and save.
   • Changes take effect immediately.
3. Blocking/unblocking users:
   • If you need to temporarily or permanently disable access for a user, you can change their status to Disabled.
   • This will instantly terminate all active user connections and block their further access to the proxy server.
   • To restore access, simply change the status back to Active.
4. Deleting users:
   • If a user is no longer needed, you can completely remove them from the system.
   • Be careful, as this action is irreversible and will delete all associated data.
5. Global traffic settings:
   • In the Settings section, Hiddify Manager also allows you to configure global parameters, such as the overall traffic limit for the entire server or log rotation rules.

Effective user and subscription management ensures that your Hiddify VPS will operate optimally, and resources will be fairly distributed among all clients. This is especially important for commercial projects or large user groups.

Protocols and obfuscation: focus on VLESS Reality in Hiddify Manager

Hiddify Manager supports a wide range of proxy protocols and obfuscation methods, making it one of the most flexible solutions on the market. Special attention should be paid to the VLESS Reality protocol, which is one of the most blockage-resistant and high-performance options available today.

Understanding VLESS Reality and its advantages

VLESS Reality is a modern proxy protocol developed as an improvement to VLESS with additional obfuscation and steganography mechanisms. It uses TLS encryption, but with a unique feature: Reality masks proxy traffic as legitimate TLS traffic from well-known websites (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Cloudflare). This is achieved by using real TLS fingerprints and SNI (Server Name Indication) routing.

How does Reality work?

1. The Reality client connects to your VPS on the standard HTTPS port (443).
2. The Reality server on your VPS "pretends" to be a well-known web server (e.g., www.microsoft.com), responding to the initial TLS handshake with the corresponding TLS fingerprint.
3. DPI systems see this traffic as a regular HTTPS connection to a known site and allow it to pass.
4. After establishing the "masked" TLS connection, encrypted VLESS traffic, which is invisible to DPI, is transmitted within it.

Key advantages of VLESS Reality:

• High resistance to blockages: Thanks to masking as legitimate TLS traffic, Reality is extremely difficult to detect and block using DPI. This makes it an ideal choice for regions with aggressive internet censorship.
• High performance: VLESS itself is a very lightweight and fast protocol. Reality adds minimal overhead, maintaining high connection speed and low latency.
• Security: All traffic is encrypted using TLS, ensuring confidentiality and protection against data interception.
• No need for a domain and Let's Encrypt (partially): Although a domain and SSL certificate are strongly recommended for Hiddify Manager in general, Reality can work without its own domain and certificate, using certificates from target sites. However, for ease of management and panel access, it is still better to use your own domain.
• Low resource consumption: Compared to some other obfuscation protocols, Reality is quite efficient in terms of CPU and RAM consumption.

Hiddify Manager simplifies Reality configuration, allowing you to select a target domain for masking and automatically generating the necessary keys and configurations. This makes deploying VLESS Reality on VPS accessible even to users without deep technical knowledge.

Other supported protocols and their application

In addition to VLESS Reality, Hiddify Manager supports many other protocols, each with its own features and applications:

• VLESS/VMess + TCP/WS + TLS: Classic Xray protocols that use TLS for encryption and traffic masking as HTTPS. Can be vulnerable to DPI if additional obfuscations or Reality are not used.
• Trojan-Go: A protocol that mimics TLS traffic but uses a password for authentication. Also quite resistant to blockages, especially when used with website masking.
• ShadowSocks (TCP/UDP): An older but still effective protocol. Characterized by simplicity and low overhead. Less resistant to DPI without additional plugins (e.g., v2ray-plugin, simple-obfs). More details on its configuration can be found in the article Shadowsocks-2022 on VPS.
• Hysteria2: A QUIC-based protocol designed for very fast and stable connections, especially in poor network conditions or high latency. Ideal for streaming video and online gaming. Read more about it in Hysteria2 on VPS.
• TUIC: Another QUIC-based protocol offering high performance and resistance to packet loss.
• WireGuard: A modern VPN protocol known for its simplicity, speed, and security. Hiddify Manager can generate WireGuard configurations, but its obfuscation is less developed compared to Reality or Hysteria2.
• SSH/OpenVPN: Traditional VPN protocols that can also be configured via Hiddify Manager, although they are usually more noticeable to DPI.

The flexibility of Hiddify Manager allows administrators to choose and combine protocols to provide the best combination of speed, security, and resistance to blockages for various use cases and user needs. For example, for users who need maximum speed and stability, VLESS Reality or Hysteria2 will be preferable, while ShadowSocks may be suitable for basic circumvention.

Updating Hiddify Manager: maintaining relevance and security

Regularly updating Hiddify Manager is not just a recommendation, but a critically important procedure to ensure security, stability, and access to the latest features and improvements. Hiddify developers actively work on the project, releasing bug fixes, security patches, performance enhancements, and adding support for new protocols and technologies, such as the latest iterations of VLESS Reality.

Hiddify Manager update process

One of the pleasant features of Hiddify Manager is the simplicity of the update process. You don't need to manually download files or compile code. Updates happen directly from the admin panel or via the command line.

Updating via the web panel:

1. Logging into the admin panel: Log in to Hiddify Manager at https://YOUR_DOMAIN_OR_IP:ADMIN_PANEL_PORT/admin using your credentials.
2. Checking for updates: On the main page of the panel or in the Settings section, you will usually see a notification about available updates, if any. There may also be a Check for Updates button.
3. Starting the update: Click the Update button. Hiddify Manager will automatically download the latest script version, update all components (Xray Core, Nginx, Hiddify Manager), apply necessary database migrations, and restart services.
4. Monitoring the process: The update process may take several minutes. The execution log is usually displayed on the screen. Wait for it to complete.
5. Panel reload: After a successful update, the admin panel may automatically reload or ask you to refresh the page.

Updating via the command line (SSH):

This method is useful if you don't have access to the web panel or prefer the command line.

1. Connecting to the VPS: Connect to your VPS via SSH.
2. Executing the update command: Run the same command as for the initial installation. The script will intelligently detect that Hiddify Manager is already installed and will start the update process instead of a new installation.

bash <(curl -Ls https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hiddify/hiddify-manager/main/install.sh)

3. Monitoring the process: Monitor the output in the terminal. The script will show the update progress and report its completion.

In both cases, after updating, it is recommended to check the service's functionality by connecting via a client and ensuring that all protocols are working correctly.

Importance of regular updates

Regular Hiddify Manager updates are vital for several reasons:

• Security: Developers constantly find and fix vulnerabilities. Updating ensures that your server is protected against the latest known threats and attacks. This is especially critical for proxy servers, which are often targets.
• Resistance to blockages: Censorship circumvention methods are constantly evolving, as are blocking methods. Hiddify updates often include new obfuscation techniques, improvements to existing protocols (e.g., VLESS Reality), and circumvention of new DPI methods, which helps your proxy remain functional under active censorship.
• Performance and stability: New versions may contain code optimizations that improve operating speed, reduce resource consumption, and enhance overall system stability.
• New features and protocols: With each update, Hiddify Manager may gain support for new protocols (e.g., new versions of Hysteria, TUIC), additional management capabilities, or an improved user interface. This allows you to use the most advanced technologies.
• Compatibility: Updates ensure compatibility with the latest versions of Xray Core and other underlying components, as well as with current proxy clients.

Ignoring updates can lead to reduced security, vulnerability to blockages, unstable operation, and lack of access to new, more effective technologies. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to perform updates as soon as they become available.

Comparison of VPS tariff plans for Hiddify

Choosing the right VPS tariff plan directly impacts the performance, stability, and scalability of your Hiddify Manager. Valebyte.com offers various configurations that can meet both minimal needs and requirements for high-performance servers for a large number of users or intensive traffic. Below is a comparison table of typical VPS configurations and their applicability for Hiddify Manager, with indicative prices.

Optimal configurations and price categories of Valebyte.com

When choosing a VPS for Hiddify Manager, it is important to consider several key parameters: number of CPU cores, amount of RAM, disk type (NVMe SSD is preferred), and network channel bandwidth. Prices may vary depending on the provider, server location, and current promotions.

Tariff Plan (Example Valebyte.com)	CPU (vCores)	RAM (GB)	Disk (GB NVMe/SSD)	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Approximate Monthly Price ($)	Recommendations for Hiddify Manager
Micro VPS	1	0.5 - 1	10-20	100 Mbps	from $3 to $5	For 1-3 users. Ideal for personal use or testing. Suitable for VLESS Reality with low traffic. Delays may be noticeable under high loads.
Standard VPS	2	2	20-40	1 Gbps	from $7 to $12	For 5-15 users. Optimal balance of performance and cost. Handles VLESS Reality and other protocols well. Recommended for small groups or families.
Pro VPS	4	4	50-80	1-2.5 Gbps	from $15 to $25	For 15-30+ users. High performance for intensive traffic. Ideal for commercial use or large communities. Suitable for simultaneous use of several resource-intensive protocols (VLESS Reality, Hysteria2).
Enterprise VPS	8+	8+	100+	5-10 Gbps	from $35+	For a very large number of users or high-load scenarios. Maximum performance and fault tolerance. For proxy servers with hundreds of users and extreme speed requirements.

Additional factors when choosing:

• Server location: Choose a data center that is geographically closer to your end-users to minimize latency. Valebyte.com offers servers in various locations.
• Disk type: NVMe SSD significantly outperforms regular SSDs and HDDs in read/write speed, which is important for fast system operation and log processing.
• Traffic: Clarify outbound traffic limits. For a proxy server, this is a critically important parameter. Tariffs with large traffic volumes or unlimited traffic are preferable.
• DDoS protection: For public proxy servers, the presence of basic DDoS protection is a big plus.
• IPv6 support: Some providers offer IPv6 addresses, which can be useful for bypassing certain types of blockages.

Starting with the Standard VPS plan, you get enough resources for comfortable operation of Hiddify Manager with VLESS Reality protocols for most individual and group needs. For more demanding scenarios, it is recommended to choose Pro VPS or Enterprise VPS, which guarantee high bandwidth and stability even under peak loads.

Conclusion

Hiddify Manager on VPS is a powerful and flexible solution for creating and managing your own proxy server, especially effective for implementing the VLESS Reality protocol. Thanks to its simple one-command installation, intuitive control panel, and broad protocol support, Hiddify becomes an ideal choice for those seeking a reliable way to bypass blockages and protect their privacy. To ensure optimal performance and stability, it is recommended to choose a VPS with at least 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, and NVMe SSD, as well as high network bandwidth, which Valebyte.com tariff plans offer.