Skiff 2
$ 7 /month
- vCPU
- 1 × shared
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 40 GB NVMe SSD
- Transfer
- 3 TB
- IPv4 / IPv6
- 1 / /64 routed
🇳🇱 Europe
VPS hosting in Amsterdam
AMS-IX is the largest neutral exchange in Europe. Our highest-capacity European edge and the default for EU-facing workloads.
Core9 EyesGDPR appliesDMCA not applicable100 Gbit/s
Short answer
Yes, you can host a server in Amsterdam without KYC. OnionVPS operates a core region in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where no identity verification is ever required. The Netherlands is a Nine Eyes member, so data is shared with that intelligence alliance. The DMCA does not apply here as it is US law; local copyright law governs and generally requires a court order. Plans start at $4 per month.
- City
- Amsterdam
- Country
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands (NL)
- Region
- Europe
- Tier
- Core
- Intelligence alliance
- Nine Eyes member
- GDPR applies
- Yes
- DMCA applies
- Not applicable — DMCA is US statute
- Online since
- 2020
- Uplink
- 100 Gbit/s
- Capabilities
- DDoS scrubbing · Native IPv6 /64 · NVMe storage · Custom ISO upload · Anycast-capable · GPU instances · Windows licensing
- Coordinates
- 52.37, 4.90
Why hosting in Amsterdam looks the way it does
Amsterdam hosts our highest-capacity European edge, connecting to AMS-IX, the continent's largest neutral exchange. The facility provides 100 Gbit/s uplink, DDoS scrubbing, native IPv6, NVMe storage, and GPU instances. We have operated this region since 2020. It is a core jurisdiction with low latency to other European regions: Brussels at 4 ms, Luxembourg at 6 ms, Frankfurt at 7 ms, London at 7 ms. For EU-facing workloads, this is the default.
Customers deploy game servers, VPN exit nodes, and privacy-focused applications. The Amsterdam exchange's neutral peering ensures low latency to European players and services. GDPR compliance is essential for EU customer data, and the Nine Eyes alliance may concern some, but for many, the legal clarity and high-capacity network justify it.
Plans available in Amsterdam
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 Amsterdam
| Location | Country | Estimated RTT |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | Germany | 7 ms |
| 🇬🇧 London | United Kingdom | 7 ms |
| 🇦🇪 Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 72 ms |
| 🇺🇸 New York | United States | 81 ms |
| 🇺🇸 Ashburn | United States | 86 ms |
| 🇺🇸 Miami | United States | 103 ms |
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | South Africa | 124 ms |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | Japan | 127 ms |
| 🇧🇷 São Paulo | Brazil | 134 ms |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Singapore | 144 ms |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | Australia | 227 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 Netherlands a good place to host a server?
AMS-IX is the largest neutral exchange in Europe. Our highest-capacity European edge and the default for EU-facing workloads.
Is Netherlands in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes?
Yes — Netherlands is a Nine Eyes member. That is a legitimate consideration if state surveillance is in your threat model; it says nothing about the quality of the connectivity, which is why we operate here.
Does the DMCA apply to a server in Netherlands?
No. The DMCA is United States copyright statute and binds service providers situated in the US. A server in Netherlands is governed by Netherlands copyright law, which generally requires a court order rather than a private notice. Copyright still applies; only the enforcement mechanism differs.
How fast is Amsterdam from Europe and North America?
Estimated round trips are approximately 7 ms to Frankfurt and 86 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 Amsterdam?
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 my traffic in Amsterdam subject to data retention?
Connection logs are retained for 0 days. OnionVPS does not keep traffic logs. This applies to all regions, including Amsterdam. If you need more specifics about legal obligations, consult a professional, as local laws can vary.
Can I pay for an Amsterdam server with Bitcoin?
Yes, payment is cryptocurrency only through OxaPay. Invoices are in US dollars, but you can pay with various cryptocurrencies. There is no fiat, cards, or PayPal. This payment method is consistent across all OnionVPS plans, including the $4 per month entry price.
This page is general information, not legal advice.