Vultr
Vultr is a cloud platform with 32 data centers worldwide, including Tel Aviv. Pricing starts at $2.50/month with NVMe SSD storage, hourly billing, and enterprise-grade performance. Our top pick for hosting WordPress sites serving Israeli audiences.
WordPress
WordPress powers over 43% of all websites on the internet. Combined with a cloud server like Vultr and a management tool like ServerAvatar, you get a fast, secure, and easy-to-manage website.
Why Vultr? (And Why Tel Aviv Matters)
In the cloud hosting market, there’s no shortage of major players: AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean. But for websites targeting Israeli audiences, Vultr offers a critical advantage: a data center in Tel Aviv.
Why does this matter? Physical proximity equals speed. A server in Tel Aviv delivers 1-5ms response times to Israeli visitors, compared to 80-150ms from European servers. In Google’s Core Web Vitals, every millisecond counts.
Founded in 2014 by Constant, Vultr now operates 32 data centers across 6 continents, serving over 1.5 million customers. Their focus is simplicity: clean interface, transparent pricing, and server deployment in minutes.
At Digitizer, we host dozens of client websites on Vultr Tel Aviv, paired with Cloudways or ServerAvatar for management. In this guide, we’ll walk you through setting up a Vultr server from scratch and installing WordPress.
Vultr Advantages for WordPress Hosting
- Tel Aviv data center with 1-5ms latency for Israeli visitors (test it yourself)
- 32 data centers across 6 continents, including Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, and New York
- NVMe SSD storage that’s 3-5x faster than regular disks
- Hourly billing with no commitments. Pay only for what you use
- High Frequency servers with AMD EPYC processors and NVMe, 40% faster than regular plans
- Full API for automation and integration with management tools like ServerAvatar, Cloudways, and RunCloud
- Built-in DDoS protection on all plans at no extra cost
Guide: Setting Up a Vultr Server + WordPress with ServerAvatar
Step 1: Create a Vultr Account and Deploy a New Server
Sign up for Vultr (new accounts get free credit). After registration, click the plus (+) icon and select Deploy New Server.
Vultr offers several server types:
- Cloud Compute (VMs) – General purpose virtual servers
- Optimized Cloud – High-performance servers with NVMe and dedicated CPUs
- Cloud GPU – For AI and Machine Learning workloads
- Bare Metal – Dedicated physical servers
Step 2: Choose Server Computing Type
For a typical WordPress site (up to 50,000 monthly visitors), Cloud Compute is the right choice. It’s the most popular option and delivers excellent performance at a reasonable price.
Here are the four options:
- Cloud Compute (recommended for most sites)
VM servers with fast SSD. Starting at $2.50/month. Ideal for business sites, blogs, and small stores. - Optimized Cloud Compute
Servers with NVMe SSD and dedicated AMD EPYC processors. Starting at $28/month. Best for high-traffic sites or complex WooCommerce stores. - Cloud GPU
NVIDIA GPU servers. Starting at $90/month. Not relevant for WordPress sites. - Bare Metal
Physical servers without virtualization. Starting at $120/month. For projects requiring maximum performance.
Our recommendation: Cloud Compute with High Frequency plan ($6/month, 1 CPU, 1GB RAM) for small sites, or $12/month (1 CPU, 2GB RAM) for medium sites with WooCommerce.
Step 3: Choose Specific Server Type
If you selected Cloud Compute, you’ll see additional options:
- Regular – Standard SSD, lowest price
- High Frequency (recommended) – NVMe SSD + stronger processors. 40% faster at a similar price
- High Performance – Dedicated AMD EPYC processors for maximum performance
For WordPress, High Frequency is the optimal choice: best performance-to-price ratio.
Step 4: Choose Server Location (Tel Aviv!)
This is the most important step. Choose Tel Aviv if your audience is in Israel.
Why? Physical distance equals speed. A Tel Aviv server delivers 1-5ms response times to Israeli visitors, compared to 60-80ms from Amsterdam or 120-150ms from New York. In Google’s Core Web Vitals, every millisecond matters.
If you have an international audience, consider Amsterdam or Frankfurt (central Europe) combined with a CDN like Bunny.net.
Step 5: Choose Operating System
Select the operating system for your server. If you’re using ServerAvatar for management, choose Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (recommended).
Ubuntu LTS (Long Term Support) receives security updates for 5 years and is the most widely used OS for cloud servers. Nearly every WordPress plugin and tool is tested on Ubuntu.
Step 6: Choose Server Size
Choose a plan based on your site’s needs:
- $6/month (1 CPU, 1GB RAM, 32GB NVMe) – For business sites or blogs up to 20,000 monthly visitors
- $12/month (1 CPU, 2GB RAM, 64GB NVMe) – For medium sites or small WooCommerce stores
- $24/month (2 CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB NVMe) – For active WooCommerce stores or high-traffic sites
Tip: Start small and upgrade as needed. Vultr lets you upgrade plans with a single click, with no downtime.
Step 7: Backups and Additional Features
Enable automatic backups. It costs 20% extra on the server price (i.e., $1.20/month on a $6 server), but it’s worth every cent. Vultr backups save weekly snapshots of your entire server.
Other features worth noting:
- DDoS Protection – Enabled automatically, no extra charge
- IPv6 – Recommended to enable (free)
Important: Do NOT disable the Public IPv4 Address. Without IPv4, the server won’t work with ServerAvatar and won’t be accessible to visitors.
Step 8: SSH Key (Optional)
An SSH key allows secure passwordless server access. If you have one, select it here. If not, skip this step. You can connect using the password Vultr sends via email.
Security tip: SSH keys are more secure than passwords. If you manage multiple servers, it’s worth setting up a key.
Step 9: Firewall
If you’ve configured a Firewall Group in Vultr, select it here. Otherwise, skip this step.
Important for ServerAvatar users: Make sure port 43210 is open in your Firewall. Without it, ServerAvatar cannot connect to your server.
Step 10: Name Your Server
Choose a Hostname and Label to identify your server. For example: wp-production-tlv or my-wordpress-site. The name is for your convenience only.
Step 11: Deploy!
Click Deploy Now. Vultr will spin up your server in 1-2 minutes. You’ll see it in your Products list with a Running status.
Once ready, you’ll have access to:
- Public IP address
- Root password (if you didn’t set up an SSH key)
- Access details via email and Dashboard
Connecting Your Server to ServerAvatar (3 Methods)
ServerAvatar turns a “bare” cloud server into a ready-to-use WordPress hosting environment. It installs Apache/Nginx/OpenLiteSpeed, PHP, MySQL, SSL, and provides an intuitive management panel.
Three ways to connect your server:
Method 1: Direct Installation (Simplest)
- Log into ServerAvatar and click Create → Server
- Select Direct Method as the connection method
- Enter a name for your server
- Choose Tech Stack: OpenLiteSpeed (recommended for WordPress, faster than Apache) or Nginx
- Choose database: MariaDB (recommended) or MySQL
- Click Connect Now
- You’ll get a command to run on your server. SSH in and run it as Root
- ServerAvatar will install everything automatically in 3-5 minutes
Method 2: Integration (Fully Automatic)
- In ServerAvatar, go to Integration → Cloud Platform
- Select Vultr from the list
- Enter your Vultr API Key (found in Vultr Dashboard → Account → API)
- ServerAvatar will automatically connect to your Vultr account
- Now you can create servers directly from ServerAvatar, without ever logging into Vultr
Advantage: ServerAvatar manages everything including server creation, software installation, and Firewall configuration. Zero manual work.
Method 3: Installation Commands (Advanced)
If you prefer the command line, SSH into your server as Root and run:
wget https://srvr.so/install
chmod +x install
./install
The script will ask you:
- Web server: Choose OpenLiteSpeed (fast, free) or Nginx
- Database: MariaDB recommended
When finished, you’ll receive a link to your ServerAvatar panel. Open it in your browser to continue with WordPress installation.
Automatic WordPress Installation with ServerAvatar
Step 1: Create an Application
In the ServerAvatar panel, go to Application and click Create.
Fill in the details:
- Domain: Your website domain (e.g., example.com)
- Type: PHP Application
Click Create Application.
Important: Before proceeding, point your domain to the server’s IP address:
- Log into your DNS management panel (Cloudflare, domain registrar, etc.)
- Create an A Record pointing to your server’s IP
- Wait 5-30 minutes for DNS propagation
Step 2: Install WordPress Automatically
In the sidebar, select Auto Deploy and click the WordPress card.
Fill in your WordPress details:
- Site Title: Your website name
- Username: Admin username (don’t use “admin”!)
- Email: Your email address
- Password: Strong admin password
- Database Server: Select the server you configured
- Database Name: Choose a database name
Click Install Now. ServerAvatar will install WordPress in 30 seconds.
To access your admin panel, go to: example.com/wp-admin
Congratulations! You now have a WordPress site running on a Vultr Tel Aviv server with excellent performance and low monthly cost.
Need help setting up a server or migrating your site? Talk to us. At Digitizer, we manage dozens of servers and can set up the perfect infrastructure for your business.
