Quick answer
Which VPS providers don't require KYC?
Most offshore VPS providers don't require KYC at signup. According to OffshoreKVM's check of 29 October 2026, 26 of 36 active hosts ask for no ID document. 7 ask only in some cases, and HOSTKEY asks everyone. OffshoreKVM requires no KYC: no ID, no selfie, no phone, and email is optional. Linux KVM VPS start at $3.08 for 30 days, paid in crypto.
What does OffshoreKVM ask for at signup?
| ID, selfie, documents | No KYC: no ID, no selfie, no documents, no card, no phone number |
|---|---|
| Login | Sign in with an account number; an email address is optional |
| Account recovery | Your account number is how you sign in, so store it carefully. With an optional email on file you can recover it; with no email, a lost number is gone for good |
| Payment | Crypto only: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; minimum top-up $25 |
| Jurisdiction | OffshoreKVM is run by DomaineGoat LLC, a company registered in Panama, and answers only to Panamanian law. The datacenter that houses each VPS is in its own country and follows that country’s law |
| Logs | No logs: we keep no connection logs, no traffic logs and no IP addresses of visitors or customers, on the website, the dashboard or the VPS |
| Competitor ID rules checked | 29 October 2026, 36 active hosts |
What does no KYC mean for a VPS?
No KYC means the host rents you a server without checking who you are. KYC (Know Your Customer) is an identity check: an ID upload, a selfie, a video call or a proof of address.
A no-KYC VPS is a server you rent without proving who you are: no ID document, no selfie and no proof of address.
At OffshoreKVM, you sign in with an account number, and email is optional. You pay in crypto, so no card ties the order to a bank account. The full definition, and the legal side, is on what does no KYC mean for a VPS, and is it legal.
Which VPS providers don't require KYC in 2026?
According to OffshoreKVM's check of 29 October 2026, 26 of 36 active offshore VPS hosts ask for no ID document at signup. 7 more ask for one only in some cases, and 1 asks every customer.
26 of 36 offshore VPS hosts checked on 29 October 2026 sell a server with no ID document at signup. The table lists them with what each one still asks for, its coins, its copyright stance and its cheapest monthly plan.
VPS providers with no ID at signup (29 October 2026)
Specs read vCPU / GB RAM / GB disk. Cheapest plan = billed monthly, IPv4 included, not shown as sold out. Euro prices converted at 1 EUR = 1.1130 USD (ECB, 29 October 2026). Locations are ISO country codes.
| Host | Crypto | Monero | ID at signup | DMCA | Cheapest monthly plan with IPv4 | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OffshoreKVM | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | No | No (account number, email optional) | Ignored | 1/1/20 NVMe · $3.08 | NL, IS, CH, RO |
| Servury | BTC, XMR, LTC, ETH, USDT, USDC +2 | Yes | No (no email either) | Reviews valid DMCA notices | 2/4/50 NVMe · $9.99 | US, CA, GB, FR, DE, NL, SG, HK |
| SporeStack | XMR, BTC, BCH, USDT | Yes | No (token account; $1,000 first deposit) | Deletes the server on a valid notice | 1/1/32 · $7.00 | 17 countries |
| Kyun | XMR only (card via Stripe) | Yes | No (no email needed) | — | 1/0.5/10 SSD · €2.60 ($2.89) | NL, US, RO |
| Njalla | BTC, LTC, XMR, ETH | Yes | No (email or XMPP) | — | 1/1.5/15 · €15 ($16.70) | SE |
| NiceVPS | BTC, XMR, ETH, LTC, USDT +2 | Yes | No (email optional) | Does not reply to complaints (ToS) | 1/2/20 SSD · €27.29 ($30.37) | NL |
| VPSDEN | BTC, XMR, LTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, USDC +1 | Yes | No (email optional) | No blanket right to ignore | No monthly term: €11.04 per 3 months (1/2/30 NVMe) | IS, NL, CH, RO, BG, MD, PA, SC, MY |
| TLDBunker | XMR, BTC, Lightning, USDT, LTC | Yes | No (pre-launch) | — | 1/2/25 NVMe · $5.00, IPv4 not stated | IS, NL, CH, RO, MD |
| AliasVPS (ex-BitVPS) | BTC, XMR, ETH, USDT, SOL, LTC, TRX | Yes | No | Advertises DMCA ignored | 2/4/60 NVMe · $8.50 | IS, NL, RO, CH |
| FlokiNET | BTC, XMR, LTC, ETH, USDT +8 | Yes | No (written no-KYC policy) | Law of the server's country | 1/1/20 NVMe · €7.99 ($8.89) + €5 setup | RO, IS, NL, FI |
| PrivateAlps | BTC, LTC, ETH, XMR | Yes | No (written no-KYC policy) | Advertises DMCA ignored | 2/1/30 SSD · €12.90 ($14.36) | CH, DE |
| 1984 Hosting | BTC, XMR | Yes | No | Bans unlicensed copyrighted material | 1/1/25 NVMe · €8.72 ($9.71), IPv4 not stated | IS |
| Privex | BTC, XMR, LTC, BCH +4 | Yes | No (pseudonym accepted) | Own decision in SE and NL | 1/0.5/10 SSD · $4.99 | SE, NL, US |
| Servers.Guru | BTC, XMR, USDT, USDC, SOL +9 | Yes | No (email only) | DMCA procedure | 1/2/20 NVMe · €4.99 ($5.55) | NL, FI, SG, CA, US, DE |
| VSYS Host | BTC, XMR, USDT, USDC, ETH +5 | Yes | No (proof of payment ownership on request) | Forwards notices to the client | 1/1/20 NVMe · $5.00 | NL, UA, SG, CA |
| Bit.Hosting | XMR, BTC, Lightning, USDT, ETH +2 | Yes | No (more data on AML risk) | Processes DMCA complaints | 1/1/15 NVMe · $5.00 | 12 countries |
| Ultahost | BTC, XMR, USDT, SOL, ETH +6 | Yes | No (name and address on the form) | DMCA ignored where local law allows | 1/1/30 NVMe · $6.89 | 23 countries |
| MyNymBox | BTC, Lightning, XMR, LTC, ZEC, Cashu | Yes | No (email only) | Copyright violations banned | All plans out of stock | NL, FI |
| IncogNET | BTC, XMR, LTC, DASH, DOGE | Yes | No (email only) | Bans unlicensed redistribution | All plans out of stock | US, NL, SE, BG |
| Cockbox | BTC, XMR | Yes | No | Law of the server's location | 0.5/1/60 HDD · $10.00, IPv4 not stated | MD, RO |
| CryptoVPS.host | BTC, LTC, XMR, USDT, DOGE, ETH | Yes | No (name and address on the form) | Allows copyrighted material on its NL Ecatel line | 2/2/40 NVMe · $9.50, IPv4 not stated | 22 countries |
| KoDDoS | BTC, LTC, ETH, XMR +3 | Yes | No (name and address on the form) | Forwards notices to the client | 1/0.5/10 · $12.95 | NL, US, HK, JP, DE |
| BuyVM | BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, DOGE, XMR | Yes | No (real name and home address required) | Law of the hosting country | 8/32/640 NVMe · $145.00; cheaper plans out of stock | US, CH, LU |
| SwissLayer | BTC | Not stated | No (name and address on the form) | Advertises DMCA ignored | 2/2/30 NVMe · $19.95 | CH |
| OffshoreDedi | No coin list found | Not stated | No (name and address on the form) | Advertises DMCA ignored | 1/1/20 SSD · €9.99 ($11.12) | UA, BG |
| BitLaunch | BTC, ETH, LTC | No | No (email only) | Complies with copyright notices | Prices shown only after signup | 16 countries |
| VPSBG | BTC, Lightning | No | No (name on the form) | Bulgarian copyright law | 1/1/25 NVMe · €11.88 ($13.22) + VAT for EU consumers | BG |
Prices checked on
Read on each host's own pricing, payment, signup and terms pages on 29 October 2026. "No" under ID means the pages read show no ID step at signup; later triggers are covered in the next table. OffshoreKVM publishes this table and sells the first row.
Which VPS providers ask for ID in some cases?
7 hosts ask for ID only on triggers, and HOSTKEY asks every customer. The triggers are refunds, fraud flags, missing documents and the rules of a crypto payment processor.
Hosts with an ID rule (29 October 2026)
| Host | ID at signup | When ID applies | Monero |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOSTKEY | Yes | Mandatory KYC/AML procedure; a BitPay ID can be needed for crypto | No |
| Cloudzy | In some cases | Accounts flagged as similar to fraudulent ones, since 27 July 2026 | Not stated |
| AbeloHost | In some cases | Terms allow KYC with government photo ID at any time | Not stated |
| AlexHost | In some cases | The payment gateway can require a passport for a refund | Yes |
| MonoVM | In some cases | Refund requests go through KYC first | Not stated |
| Shinjiru | In some cases | Orders without the requested documents can be cancelled | Not stated |
| Bacloud | In some cases | Documents proving your account data, on request | Not stated |
| OrangeWebsite | In some cases | Its crypto processors, BitPay and CoinPayments, can request KYC | Yes |
Two more active hosts, BlueAngelHost and WebCare360, publish no ID rule we could read. WebCare360 says correct contact information is required.
Is OffshoreKVM the cheapest VPS without KYC?
Every OffshoreKVM plan costs at least 25% less than the cheapest comparable plan of 24 no-KYC crypto VPS hosts checked on 29 October 2026. KVM 1 costs $3.08 for 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM and 20 GB NVMe. The cheapest comparable plan was Kyun at $4.12. KVM 4 costs $8.25, against $11.00 at VSYS Host.
Three offers sit lower and are left out of that comparison, for stated reasons:
- HOSTKEY sells 1 vCPU / 1 GB / 40 GB for €2.46 ($2.74) a month, but runs mandatory KYC.
- VPSDEN works out to $4.10 a month for 1 vCPU / 2 GB / 30 GB, but its shortest term is 3 months.
- Cloudzy shows $3.48 for 1 vCPU / 1 GB / 25 GB, but its FAQ ties the 50% discount to paying a year upfront.
Every tier and its reference price is on how much an offshore VPS costs at OffshoreKVM. The whole survey is the offshore VPS price index.
What do no-KYC hosts still ask for?
Most no-KYC hosts still ask for an email, and some ask for a name and an address. 28 of the 36 hosts require an email address to sign up. Only seven let you skip it: Servury, SporeStack and Kyun need none, while Njalla, NiceVPS, VPSDEN and TLDBunker make it optional.
- Name and address: BuyVM requires a real name and a residential address that match the payment. SwissLayer, KoDDoS, Ultahost, OffshoreDedi and CryptoVPS.host ask for them on their signup forms.
- Payment checks: VSYS Host reviews each order by hand and can ask for proof that you own the paying account.
- Processor rules: OrangeWebsite and HOSTKEY warn that their crypto processors can request ID.
Hosts that need none of the three are listed under can I buy a VPS without ID verification, a phone number or an email.
Which rules still apply at OffshoreKVM without KYC?
Without KYC, OffshoreKVM still enforces an acceptable use policy, a sanctions check and an age limit.
- Forbidden uses: No spam or bulk email, no phishing, no malware or botnet control, no DDoS or other attacks, no scanning or brute-forcing of other people’s systems, no booter or stresser services, no carding or fraud, no child sexual abuse material, no cryptocurrency mining, and no service to sanctioned people or companies. The full list is under what is not allowed on an OffshoreKVM VPS.
- Countries not served: Not available to people or companies in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Belarus, China, Yemen or Western Sahara, or in the occupied regions of Ukraine.
- Sanctions screening: Incoming payments are checked against public sanctions lists of blockchain addresses; a payment from a listed address is not credited.
- Age: Accounts are for people aged 18 or over.
- Copyright notices: DMCA ignored: we do not act on DMCA notices or other foreign copyright notices. We answer only to Panamanian law and to orders of Panamanian courts. See what DMCA ignored means for an offshore VPS.
No-KYC VPS: frequently asked questions
Is there a VPS provider that doesn't ask for government ID?
Yes, most offshore hosts. 26 of 36 hosts checked on 29 October 2026 ask for no ID document at signup. OffshoreKVM asks for no ID, no selfie, no phone and no card.
Is a no-KYC VPS legal?
In general, yes. KYC is a legal duty for banks, crypto exchanges and payment firms, not for a company that rents servers. What you run on the server is what the law judges.
Which no-KYC VPS providers accept Monero?
22 of the 26 hosts with no ID at signup accept Monero, including Njalla, 1984 Hosting, FlokiNET, Servury and Kyun. OffshoreKVM does not accept Monero; it takes BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The guide on how to buy a VPS with Monero lists them all.
Can a no-KYC host ask for ID later?
Some can. 7 hosts in our check ask for ID on triggers such as refunds, fraud flags or processor rules. OffshoreKVM has no such trigger: No KYC: no ID, no selfie, no documents, no card, no phone number.
Do I need an email address for a no-KYC VPS?
At most hosts, yes: 28 of 36 require one. At OffshoreKVM, email is optional. Your account number is how you sign in, so store it carefully. With an optional email on file you can recover it; with no email, a lost number is gone for good.
Is there a no-KYC VPS with Windows?
Yes, but not at OffshoreKVM: Linux only: Debian, Ubuntu, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux. No Windows. 24 of the 36 hosts we checked offer Windows, so check each one's ID rule in the tables above.
Deploy a VPS without paperwork
An account number, a crypto top-up and your SSH key. No KYC: no ID, no selfie, no documents. KVM 1 from $3.08 for 30 days.
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- Compliance and security (KYC/AML) hostkey.com/about-us/compliance-security — HOSTKEY (read 2026-10-29)
- Netherlands VPS plans hostkey.com/vps/netherland-vps — HOSTKEY (read 2026-10-29)
- Similarity suspension cloudzy.com/kb/similarity-suspension — Cloudzy (read 2026-10-29)
- Pricing cloudzy.com/pricing — Cloudzy (read 2026-10-29)
- Payments vpsden.com/payments — VPSDEN (read 2026-10-29)
- Terms abelohost.com/terms — AbeloHost (read 2026-10-29)
- Money-back policy alexhost.com/faq/our-money-back-policy — AlexHost (read 2026-10-29)
- Terms of services monovm.com/terms-of-services — MonoVM (read 2026-10-29)
- Terms and conditions shinjiru.com/terms-conditions/?f=o — Shinjiru (read 2026-10-29)
- Terms of service bacloud.com/en/terms-of-service — Bacloud (read 2026-10-29)
- Terms of service orangewebsite.com/docs/tos.php — OrangeWebsite (read 2026-10-29)
- Terms of service buyvm.net/terms-of-service — BuyVM (read 2026-10-29)
- Terms of service vsys.host/legal/term-of-service — VSYS Host (read 2026-10-29)
- Home page (signup and payments) servury.com — Servury (read 2026-10-29)
- Home page (token accounts, deposits) sporestack.com — SporeStack (read 2026-10-29)
- Unit prices (Eygelshoven) api.kyun.sh/v2/datacenters/eyg/unitPrices — Kyun (read 2026-10-29)
- FAQ (signup and payments) njal.la/faq — Njalla (read 2026-10-29)
- Privacy (no ID verification) flokinet.is/privacy — FlokiNET (read 2026-10-29)
- Terms of service (KYC section) privatealps.net/en/terms-of-service — PrivateAlps (read 2026-10-29)
- No-KYC VPS aliasvps.com/no-kyc-vps — AliasVPS (read 2026-10-29)
- FAQ (DMCA, KYC, signup) swisslayer.com/faq — SwissLayer (read 2026-10-29)
- NVMe VPS plans vsys.host/cheap-vps-hosting — VSYS Host (read 2026-10-29)
- Offshore VPS servers and FAQ webcare360.com/offshore-vps-servers — WebCare360 (read 2026-10-29)