KVM 8
KVM 8 · 4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM
$13.50
- 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 160 GB NVMe
- 12 TB traffic, 1 Gbit/s port, 1 IPv4 + /64 IPv6
- Renews every 30 days from your crypto balance
- VSYS Host: $18.00 a month for 4 vCPU / 8 GB RAM / 160 GB NVMe
Quick answer
What VPS do I need to run a Monero node?
To run a Monero node you need a VPS with 4 GB of RAM or more, an SSD, and room for the blockchain: about 105 GiB pruned or 265 GiB full, per the Monero docs (5 October 2026). At OffshoreKVM, KVM 8 ($13.50 for 30 days, 160 GB NVMe) runs a pruned node. KVM 16 ($20.62) holds a full one. No KYC, pay in crypto.
A Monero node on a VPS: the numbers (October 2026)
| Full blockchain | About 265 GiB (285 GB), as of 5 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Pruned blockchain | About 105 GiB (113 GB) |
| Free disk the docs recommend | 662.5 GiB or more for a full node, 262.5 GiB or more for a pruned node |
| RAM | 4 GB or more recommended, on SSD storage |
| Ports | 18080 for peers (P2P), 18089 for restricted RPC (wallets) |
| Pruning | Keeps 1/8 of the prunable signature data and saves about 2/3 of the space |
| OffshoreKVM plans that fit | KVM 8 for a pruned node, KVM 16 for a pruned node with headroom or a full node |
| Monero payments | Accepted at OffshoreKVM since 3 November 2026: verified after 10 confirmations, about 20 minutes |
| Mining | Not allowed on any OffshoreKVM VPS |
How big is the Monero blockchain, pruned and full?
The Monero blockchain took about 265 GiB as a full node and 105 GiB pruned on 5 October 2026, per the Monero documentation. That is about 285 GB and 113 GB in the decimal units that disk sizes use.
A pruned Monero node keeps the full transaction history but only 1/8 of the prunable signature data, which saves about two thirds of the disk. With sync-pruned-blocks=1, the node downloads blocks already pruned, so the first sync moves less data.
Which OffshoreKVM plan fits a Monero node?
KVM 8 is the smallest plan for a pruned node, and KVM 16 is the only plan that holds a full node. KVM 4 has the 4 GB of RAM the docs recommend, but its 80 GB disk is smaller than the 113 GB pruned chain.
Monero node on each OffshoreKVM plan (sizes of 5 October 2026)
| Plan | Resources | Pruned node (113 GB) | Full node (285 GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVM 4 ($8.25) | 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB NVMe, 8 TB traffic | No: disk too small | ✗ |
| KVM 8 ($13.50) | 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 160 GB NVMe, 12 TB traffic | Yes, with under 50 GB left for the OS and growth | ✗ |
| KVM 16 ($20.62) | 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 320 GB NVMe, 20 TB traffic | Yes, above the docs' 262.5 GiB (282 GB) advice | Yes today, with about 30 GB to spare after the OS |
1 GiB = 1.074 GB. For a full node the docs advise 662.5 GiB (711 GB) of free space; no OffshoreKVM plan meets that, so a full node on KVM 16 needs watching as the chain grows.
For a Monero node on a VPS, disk size decides the plan before CPU or RAM does. Pick KVM 16 if you want to grow from pruned to full later, or to keep a pruned node for years without resizing.
Which hosts take Monero and fit a Monero node?
Several no-KYC hosts accept Monero and sell plans with enough disk for a node. According to OffshoreKVM's check of 29 October 2026, 24 of 36 active offshore VPS hosts accept Monero. OffshoreKVM was not counted in that check, but it has taken Monero since 3 November 2026, and its KVM 8 is the cheapest plan below with 160 GB or more.
VPS plans with room for a Monero node (29 October 2026)
| Host and plan | vCPU / RAM / disk | Holds | Price per month | Monero | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OffshoreKVM KVM 8 | 4 / 8 GB / 160 GB NVMe | Pruned node | $13.50 | ✓ | NL, IS, CH, RO |
| OffshoreKVM KVM 16 | 8 / 16 GB / 320 GB NVMe | Pruned with headroom, or full | $20.62 | ✓ | NL, IS, CH, RO |
| AliasVPS Growth | 4 / 8 GB / 120 GB NVMe | Pruned node, tight | $13.50 | ✓ | IS, NL, RO, CH |
| AliasVPS Business | 6 / 16 GB / 240 GB NVMe | Pruned node | $20.00 | ✓ | IS, NL, RO, CH |
| AliasVPS Pro | 8 / 24 GB / 400 GB NVMe | Full node | $27.50 | ✓ | IS, NL, RO, CH |
| VSYS Host VS-NVME4-8 | 4 / 8 GB / 160 GB NVMe | Pruned node | $18.00 | ✓ | NL, UA, SG, CA |
| Servers.Guru VPS NL1-4 | 6 / 8 GB / 160 GB NVMe | Pruned node | €17.49 ($19.47) | ✓ | NL |
| VSYS Host VS-NVME8-16 | 8 / 16 GB / 480 GB NVMe | Full node | $40.00 | ✓ | NL, UA, SG, CA |
Prices checked on
Monthly prices read on each host's pages on 29 October 2026; 1 EUR = 1.1130 USD (ECB, 29 October 2026). None of these hosts asks for ID at signup. Privex sells 1,300 GB on a hard disk for $40.00, but the Monero docs recommend SSD storage. OffshoreKVM publishes this table.
How do I configure a pruned Monero node on a VPS?
Download monerod from getmonero.org (CLI 0.18.5.4 on 29 October 2026), verify it, and run it as a systemd service with a config file. The lines below come from the Monero docs' systemd guide, with pruning turned on.
data-dir=/var/lib/monero/bitmonero
log-file=/var/log/monero/monero.log
# Pruning saves 2/3 of disk space
prune-blockchain=1
# Download pruned blocks instead of pruning them yourself
sync-pruned-blocks=1
# Peers on 18080, restricted RPC for wallets on 18089
p2p-bind-port=18080
rpc-restricted-bind-ip=0.0.0.0
rpc-restricted-bind-port=18089
no-igd=1
out-peers=12
in-peers=48
enable-dns-blocklist=1
db-sync-mode=safe:sync
check-updates=disabled
# Uncomment to advertise your node to other wallets
#public-node=1
# Then: systemctl daemon-reload && systemctl enable monerod && systemctl restart monerod
# tail -n100 /var/log/monero/monero.logOpen TCP 18080 for peers, and 18089 only if wallets other than yours will connect. The restricted RPC port answers wallets without exposing node controls.
Can I pay for my Monero node VPS with Monero?
Yes. OffshoreKVM has accepted Monero since 3 November 2026: we take BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, XMR, with no KYC and no ID. Send the exact amount to our Monero address; the payment is verified after 10 confirmations, about 20 minutes. The other hosts in the table above take it too. The guide on how to buy a VPS with Monero walks through the steps. Every coin and network is compared in which offshore VPS providers accept crypto.
Can I mine Monero on the VPS?
No. Cryptocurrency mining is not allowed on any OffshoreKVM VPS, and that includes Monero. A node and a miner are different programs: monerod syncs and serves the blockchain, and mining stays off unless you start it. Keep it off on a OffshoreKVM VPS. The page on running a Bitcoin or Lightning node on a VPS covers the other common node.
How much does a Monero node VPS cost at OffshoreKVM?
KVM 8 for a pruned node, KVM 16 for headroom or a full node. Every plan is on how much an offshore VPS costs at OffshoreKVM, and other hosts are ranked in the best offshore VPS in 2026.
KVM 16
KVM 16 · 8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
$20.62
- 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 320 GB NVMe
- 20 TB traffic, 1 Gbit/s port, 1 IPv4 + /64 IPv6
- Renews every 30 days from your crypto balance
- AliasVPS: $27.50 a month for 8 vCPU / 24 GB RAM / 400 GB NVMe
In every plan: Root access with your SSH key · NVMe storage · IPv4 + IPv6 · DMCA ignored · No logs · No KYC
Monero node on a VPS: FAQ
Can I run a Monero full node in the cloud?
Yes. A full node needs about 265 GiB of SSD space today and 4 GB of RAM or more. On OffshoreKVM, only KVM 16, with 320 GB, holds it, with about 30 GB to spare after the OS, as of 5 October 2026.
Is a pruned Monero node as good as a full node?
For your own wallet, yes: it keeps the full transaction history and answers your wallet like a full node. It contributes less to the network, because it stores only part of the old signature data.
How much RAM does a Monero node need?
The Monero docs recommend 4 GB or more. KVM 8, the smallest OffshoreKVM plan with enough disk for a pruned node, has 8 GB.
Can I connect my wallet to my own node on the VPS?
Yes. Point your wallet at the VPS address on port 18089, the restricted RPC port. Your wallet then queries your own node instead of a public one.
How fast is the VPS delivered?
A person creates your VPS once your payment is confirmed, and it is ready minutes later, never more than one hour after that confirmation; your dashboard shows the status, then the IP address once the VPS is running. Start monerod as soon as you can log in, because the first sync takes the longest.
Run your Monero node on NVMe
KVM 8 for $13.50 per 30 days, KVM 16 for $20.62. No KYC, crypto only.
Sources (8)
- monerod systemd (sizes as of 2026-10-05, sample config) — Monero Docs (read 2026-10-29)
- Pruning (Moneropedia) — getmonero.org (read 2026-10-29)
- Downloads — getmonero.org (read 2026-10-29)
- VPS plans aliasvps.com/vps — AliasVPS (read 2026-10-29)
- Cheap VPS hosting vsys.host/cheap-vps-hosting — VSYS Host (read 2026-10-29)
- Monero VPS servers.guru/monero-vps — Servers.Guru (read 2026-10-29)
- Server order list pay.privex.io/order/choose-server-nojs — Privex (read 2026-10-29)
- Euro foreign exchange reference rates — European Central Bank (29 October 2026)