# Windows VPS Elite: specs and first steps > Windows VPS Elite: 6 vCPU Core, 10GB RAM, 180GB SSD. Who it suits, how to order it, how it compares in its line and your first steps after delivery. Difficulty: Beginner Windows VPS Elite is a Windows virtual server with its own vCPUs, memory and disk, and full Administrator access over Remote Desktop. Not sure yet? Read [VPS, VDS or dedicated](/guides/vps-vs-vds-vs-dedicated-server) first. ## What this plan includes - 6 vCPU Core - 10GB RAM - 180GB SSD - Unlimited Bandwidth - 1 Dedicated IPs - Multi-user-Workstation - Free IIS Web Server - Free Snapshots ## Who this plan suits - Busy ASP.NET sites, larger SQL Server databases and a small team working over remote desktop. - Need Hyper-V or WSL 2 inside it? That is a [VDS](/guides/vds-nested-virtualization). ## Compare the plans in this line | Plan | Main specs | |---|---| | [Windows VPS Basic](/guides/plan-windows-vps-basic) | 2 vCPU Core, 2GB RAM, 50GB SSD | | [Windows VPS Comfort](/guides/plan-windows-vps-comfort) | 2 vCPU Core, 4GB RAM, 80GB SSD | | [Windows VPS Pro](/guides/plan-windows-vps-pro) | 4 vCPU Core, 6GB RAM, 120GB SSD | | [Windows VPS Extra](/guides/plan-windows-vps-extra) | 4 vCPU Core, 8GB RAM, 150GB SSD | | **Windows VPS Elite** (this guide) | 6 vCPU Core, 10GB RAM, 180GB SSD | | [Windows VDS High](/guides/plan-windows-vds-high) | 6 vCPU Core, 12GB RAM, 200GB SSD | Next in this line: [Windows VDS High](/guides/plan-windows-vds-high). Before it: [Windows VPS Extra](/guides/plan-windows-vps-extra). 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 [Windows VPS page](/windows-vps-hosting), or [order Windows VPS Elite directly](/cart.php?a=add&pid=125). 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 address and the login in your welcome e-mail; the service is under **Services › My Services**. 2. Connect with Remote Desktop: [first steps on Windows Server](/guides/windows-server-first-steps-rdp). 3. Close the doors first: [secure Windows Server](/guides/secure-windows-server). ## 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: [Windows VPS](/windows-vps-hosting). ## Frequently asked questions ### What does Windows VPS Elite include? 6 vCPU Core, 10GB RAM, 180GB SSD, Unlimited Bandwidth, 1 Dedicated IPs. ### Is outbound port 25 open? It is closed by default. For services bought for a term of 3 months or longer, we open it when you ask in a support ticket. Until then, send mail through a relay on port 587. ### Do I get full access? Yes. You get root on Linux and Administrator on Windows. ### 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. ### 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