Skiff 2
$ 7 /month
- vCPU
- 1 × shared
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 40 GB NVMe SSD
- Transfer
- 3 TB
- IPv4 / IPv6
- 1 / /64 routed
🇩🇿 Africa
VPS hosting in Algiers
Algerian capacity via Marseille and Valencia.
EdgeNo Eyes allianceOutside GDPR territoryDMCA not applicable10 Gbit/s
Short answer
Yes. OnionVPS offers KVM VPS hosting in Algiers, Algeria from $4 per month with no identity verification. Algeria is not a member of the Five, Nine, or Fourteen Eyes intelligence-sharing alliances, and the DMCA does not apply, as it is US law. Local copyright law requires a court order for takedowns. Your server benefits from low-latency routes to Europe and a legal posture favorable to privacy.
- City
- Algiers
- Country
- 🇩🇿 Algeria (DZ)
- Region
- Africa
- Tier
- Edge
- Intelligence alliance
- Not a member of the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes alliances
- GDPR applies
- No
- DMCA applies
- Not applicable — DMCA is US statute
- Online since
- 2024
- Uplink
- 10 Gbit/s
- Capabilities
- DDoS scrubbing · Native IPv6 /64 · NVMe storage
- Coordinates
- 36.75, 3.06
Why hosting in Algiers looks the way it does
Algiers is an edge location in OnionVPS's network, operated since 2024 with a 10 Gbit/s uplink, DDoS scrubbing, native IPv6, and NVMe storage. Cables route via Marseille and Valencia, giving round-trip times of 23 ms to Frankfurt and 94 ms to Ashburn. The facility is outside surveillance alliances, meaning no intelligence-sharing obligations. It is a pragmatic choice for latency-sensitive workloads in North Africa and southern Europe.
People deploy VPNs, proxies, and privacy-focused services in Algiers due to the jurisdiction's independence from intelligence alliances. The low 9 ms latency to Barcelona and 11 ms to Tunis makes it a good relay for Mediterranean traffic. Developers also run IPv6-only infrastructure and use the included DDoS mitigation for game servers or web services serving French and Italian audiences.
Plans available in Algiers
Cutter 8
$ 34 /month
- vCPU
- 4 × dedicated
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 160 GB NVMe SSD
- Transfer
- 10 TB
- IPv4 / IPv6
- 1 / /64 routed
Clipper 16
$ 92 /month
- vCPU
- 8 × dedicated
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 400 GB NVMe Gen4 SSD
- Transfer
- 30 TB
- IPv4 / IPv6
- 1 / /64 routed
Hold 4
$ 22 /month
- vCPU
- 2 × shared
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Storage
- 2 TB Enterprise HDD
- Transfer
- 20 TB
- IPv4 / IPv6
- 1 / /64 routed
The hardened Bastion line is restricted to offshore and privacy-tier jurisdictions and is not available here.
Compare all plansEstimated round-trip latency from Algiers
| Location | Country | Estimated RTT |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | Germany | 23 ms |
| 🇬🇧 London | United Kingdom | 24 ms |
| 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Netherlands | 26 ms |
| 🇦🇪 Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 71 ms |
| 🇺🇸 New York | United States | 89 ms |
| 🇺🇸 Ashburn | United States | 94 ms |
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | South Africa | 103 ms |
| 🇺🇸 Miami | United States | 107 ms |
| 🇧🇷 São Paulo | Brazil | 117 ms |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | Japan | 148 ms |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Singapore | 149 ms |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | Australia | 233 ms |
Estimates are computed from great-circle distance × 1.35 route factor, at 200 km/ms in fibre, plus 2 ms of equipment latency. They are a floor, not a measurement.
Frequently asked questions
Is Algeria a good place to host a server?
Algerian capacity via Marseille and Valencia.
Is Algeria in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes?
No. Algeria is not a member of the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes intelligence-sharing alliances, which is one reason it appears in our edge tier.
Does the DMCA apply to a server in Algeria?
No. The DMCA is United States copyright statute and binds service providers situated in the US. A server in Algeria is governed by Algeria copyright law, which generally requires a court order rather than a private notice. Copyright still applies; only the enforcement mechanism differs.
How fast is Algiers from Europe and North America?
Estimated round trips are approximately 23 ms to Frankfurt and 94 ms to Ashburn. These are computed from great-circle distance rather than measured, so treat them as a floor.
Do I need to identify myself to order in Algiers?
No. Every OnionVPS location has the same signup: an email address you control and a cryptocurrency payment. No name, no address, no document, no card.
Is hosting in Algiers legal for offshore use?
Yes, hosting in Algiers is legal. OnionVPS operates there under Algerian law, which does not require KYC. The country is not part of intelligence-sharing alliances, so your data is not subject to those surveillance agreements. As with any jurisdiction, you remain responsible for complying with local content laws.
What are the payment options for an Algiers server?
Payment is cryptocurrency only through OxaPay, with no fiat or cards. Invoices are in US dollars, and you can choose monthly, quarterly, annual, or biennial billing. Cryptocurrency payments support your anonymity, as no name or address is required at signup.
This page is general information, not legal advice.