# FlyWP Managed Servers

Source: https://flywp.com/docs/server/managed-servers/flywp-managed-servers/

FlyWP Managed is the fastest way to get a production WordPress server running. You choose a provider, click Launch, and FlyWP handles provisioning, configuration, and billing end to end.

## What “Managed” means

**No provider account required.** You don’t need a DigitalOcean, Vultr, or Akamai account. You don’t need to generate API keys or connect anything. FlyWP provisions the server on your behalf.

**One bill.** Infrastructure is billed through FlyWP. There’s no separate invoice from the underlying cloud provider to reconcile.

**No FlyWP platform fee.** Using FlyWP to manage a Managed server costs nothing extra. You pay for the server; the management layer is included.

**No server limit.** Launch as many Managed servers as you need. There is no per-server management charge and no cap.

## Supported providers

| Provider | Status |
| --- | --- |
| DigitalOcean | Available |
| Vultr | Available |
| Akamai (Linode) | Available |

All server types from each provider are supported. More providers are planned.

## Managed vs. Bring Your Own Server

Both modes give you the same FlyWP management features. The difference is who owns the infrastructure relationship and how management is billed.

|  | **FlyWP Managed** | **Bring Your Own Server** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Provider account | Not needed | Required – you connect your own |
| Infrastructure billing | Through FlyWP | Direct from your provider |
| FlyWP management fee | **None** | **Per server** |
| Server limit | Unlimited | Unlimited (each server billed) |

**Choose Managed if** you want the simplest path – one vendor, one bill, no per-server management cost. This is the right default for most people.

**Choose BYOS if** you already have a provider account you want to keep using – existing credits, negotiated pricing, an internal account, or a provider FlyWP doesn’t support yet. You’ll pay a per-server management fee, but you keep your existing infrastructure relationship.

The practical trade-off: Managed is cheaper as you add servers, because there’s no per-server fee. BYOS costs more per server but keeps your provider relationship intact.

## Launching a Managed server

1. Go to **Create Server**.
2. Make sure **FlyWP Managed (Flexible)** is selected. It’s the default.
3. Under **Select Provider**, choose DigitalOcean, Vultr, or Akamai.
4. Pick your server size and region.
5. Click **Launch Server**.

![Image](https://flywp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-1024x839.png)

FlyWP provisions and configures the server. When it’s ready, it appears in your server list and you can start deploying sites.

### Regions

Every region offered by your chosen provider is available. Pick the one closest to your visitors.

### Resizing

Direct resizing from the FlyWP dashboard is in development. For now, **contact FlyWP Support** and we’ll handle the resize for you.

Because of this, it’s worth giving the size a little thought up front — not because you’re locked in, but because changing it today means a support round-trip rather than a click.

## Billing and cancellation

Managed servers are billed **upfront** — FlyWP charges for the server cost at the start of the period, not in arrears.

:::caution
**Cancellation and non-payment both end in permanent deletion.** A Managed server is provisioned in FlyWP’s provider account, so there is no copy of it in an account of your own. When it’s deleted, it’s gone. Keep your own backups.
:::

**If you cancel a server,** it is deleted.

**If a payment fails,** you have a **3-day grace period** to resolve it. If the payment isn’t resolved within those 3 days, the server is deleted.

Three days is a short window, and it doesn’t pause for weekends or holidays. Two things worth doing:

- **Keep a working payment method on file,** and update it before a card expires rather than after.
- **Contact Support the moment you know a payment will be late.** We can talk about options while the server still exists. Once it’s deleted, there’s nothing left to restore.

If you’re stepping away from a site rather than abandoning it, take a backup and export it before cancelling. Don’t rely on the grace period as a safety net — it’s a window to fix a payment, not a place to store a server.

## FAQ

**Do I need a DigitalOcean, Vultr, or Akamai account?** No. FlyWP provisions on your behalf. You never touch the provider directly.

**Does FlyWP charge extra to manage a Managed server?** No. Management is included. You pay for the server itself, nothing more.

**How many Managed servers can I run?** As many as you want. There’s no restriction.

**Can I run Managed and BYOS servers side by side?** Yes. The choice is per server, not per account.

**Which regions can I deploy to?** All regions from your selected provider.

**Can I resize a server later?** Yes – Contact Support and we’ll do it for you. Self-serve resizing from the dashboard is coming.

**What happens to my server if I cancel?** It’s deleted permanently. Back up and export your sites before cancelling.

**What happens if my payment fails?** You get 3 days to resolve it. After that, the server is deleted. Contact Support before the window closes if you need help.

**Can I open port 25, 465, 587?** FlyWP-Managed Server does not allow opening email-related ports to ensure our servers do not get abused by threat actors.