# macOS VPS Basic: specs and first steps > macOS VPS Basic: 2 vCPU Core, 2GB RAM, 50GB SSD. Who it suits, how to order it, how it compares in its line and your first steps after delivery. Difficulty: Beginner macOS VPS Basic is a macOS virtual server on Apple hardware for development, smaller projects and CI, used from your browser or VMware Remote Console. Not sure yet? Read [VPS, VDS or dedicated](/guides/vps-vs-vds-vs-dedicated-server) first. ## What this plan includes - 2 vCPU Core - 2GB RAM - 50GB SSD - Unlimited Bandwidth - Up to macOS Monterey ## Who this plan suits - Xcode builds of a small app, one project's CI and testing on older macOS versions. ## Compare the plans in this line | Plan | Main specs | |---|---| | **macOS VPS Basic** (this guide) | 2 vCPU Core, 2GB RAM, 50GB SSD | | [macOS VPS Eko](/guides/plan-macos-vps-eko) | 2 vCPU Core, 4GB RAM, 80GB SSD | | [macOS VPS Pro](/guides/plan-macos-vps-pro) | 4 vCPU Core, 6GB RAM, 120GB SSD | | [macOS VPS Extreme](/guides/plan-macos-vps-extreme) | 4 vCPU Core, 8GB RAM, 150GB NVMe SSD | Next in this line: [macOS VPS Eko](/guides/plan-macos-vps-eko). You can move between plans later: [upgrade or downgrade a service](/guides/upgrade-or-downgrade-service). ## Order this plan 1. Compare terms and prices on the [macOS VPS page](/macos-vps-hosting), or [order macOS VPS Basic directly](/cart.php?a=add&pid=100). 2. In the order form, choose the operating system, the location and the billing term this plan offers. 3. Pay the invoice: [checkout step by step](/guides/checkout-step-by-step). The service appears under **Services › My Services**, and we e-mail you when it is ready. ## First steps 1. Find the login in your welcome e-mail; the service is under **Services › My Services**. 2. Open the **HyperDC Web Console** in the client area, or connect with VMware Remote Console. 3. Change the password and install your tools: [first steps on a macOS server](/guides/macos-server-first-steps). ## Troubleshooting **The order still shows Pending.** We are preparing the server and e-mail you when it is ready; see [after you order](/guides/after-you-order). **You cannot connect.** See [server unreachable](/guides/server-unreachable). ## Next steps - More in this line: [macOS VPS](/macos-vps-hosting). ## Frequently asked questions ### What does macOS VPS Basic include? 2 vCPU Core, 2GB RAM, 50GB SSD, Unlimited Bandwidth, Up to macOS Monterey. ### How do I connect? With the HyperDC Web Console in your browser or with VMware Remote Console (VMRC). The details come by e-mail when the server is ready. ### Can I move to a larger plan later? Yes. Open the service in the client area and choose a larger plan; the guide on upgrading a service has the steps. ### Who is responsible for my data? You are. Keep your own backups of what matters, on another machine. ### Where do I see the price? On the order page: prices follow the live catalog and your currency, so they are not written in this guide. --- Source: \ Updated: 2026-10-31