PloxHost is a hosting provider that has been operating since 2015. The company is self-funded and operates without external investors. PloxHost states that it owns its hardware and operates its own DDoS protection, with network connectivity provided through Hivelocity.
The core of the PloxHost offering is game server hosting, with Minecraft hosting occupying the most prominent position. Minecraft plans are available in Budget and Extreme tiers for both Java and Bedrock editions. Beyond Minecraft, PloxHost supports additional game titles including Rust, Valheim, Terraria, and Palworld. Game servers are managed through PloxPanel, the company's customized version of the Pterodactyl panel, providing tools such as a console, file manager, and modpack installer.
PloxHost also offers Discord bot hosting with support for languages such as Node.js, Python, and Java, running in a containerized environment with database support. Web hosting is available using the Plesk control panel with support for PHP and Node.js. Both services are offered from the Dallas, Texas location.
The VPS product line includes KVM VPS and NVMe VPS, both using KVM virtualization and managed through the Virtualizor control panel, with support for Linux and Windows operating systems. KVM VPS hosting is available from Dallas (USA) and New York (USA), while NVMe VPS hosting is offered from Dallas.
Dedicated servers are available in Dallas, New York, and Amsterdam, with features including remote management, automated OS installation, and IPMI access. BGP sessions are available for customers who need to announce their own IP space. Colocation services are offered in Dallas and New York at Tier III facilities, with options ranging from single rack units to full racks.
PloxHost operates from data center facilities in Dallas, New York, Frankfurt (Germany), and Tuusula (Finland). The company provides 24/7 support through a ticket system staffed by an in-house team, and offers a 99.99% uptime SLA for all services.
