Pepperstone free VPS plans
Pepperstone offers three free VPS plans. Your plan depends on how much you traded over the past 60 days, measured by notional volume, the total value of the positions you opened.
The volume requirement applies every month, not just once. To keep your plan, you must trade at least the same volume in each rolling 60-day period.
| Plan | Minimum volume (past 60 days) | Approx. forex lots | vCPU | RAM | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | $1,000,000 | 10 | 2 | 4 GB | 100 GB |
| Plus | $1,500,000 | 15 | 4 | 6 GB | 150 GB |
| Pro | $2,000,000 | 20 | 6 | 8 GB | 200 GB |
Who qualifies for a Pepperstone VPS?
To qualify for a free Pepperstone VPS, you need a live trading account and at least $1,000,000 in notional volume over 60 days. Under the Bahamas entity, which serves most countries, you must also be an active Pepperstone Pro client. UK clients must have an active account and meet the same volume requirement.
VPS hosting is available to all clients, but Pepperstone only pays for it when you meet the criteria. If your volume falls below the minimum, you can lose access to the sponsored VPS.
How to get a Pepperstone VPS
To request a free Pepperstone VPS, follow these three steps.
- Open a live account and trade: reach at least $1,000,000 in notional volume within 60 days.
- Submit the request form: fill out the VPS request form on Pepperstone’s site.
- Follow the email instructions: Pepperstone will send setup instructions once your request is approved.
Requests can take up to 48 hours to process, and processing may take longer on weekends.
What a Pepperstone VPS is used for
A VPS runs your trading platform on a remote server that stays online 24/7. It keeps MT4 and MT5 Expert Advisors and other automated strategies running even when your computer is off.
A VPS mainly matters to traders running automation. Manual traders who close their positions themselves gain little from one, and at 10 standard lots every 60 days, the free plan is out of reach for most occasional traders.
Bottom Line
Pepperstone’s free VPS is a useful add-on for active algorithmic traders, with three plans that scale with your volume. In our assessment, it suits traders who already trade at least 10 standard lots every 60 days. Clients under the Bahamas entity should note that Pro status is also required.