Generally speaking there are no technical restrictions about what you can run on your VPS - almost anything that you can install on a dedicated server or a home PC will run normally on a VPS. 


The below is a quick list of applications and software that you can run on your VPS:

  • web servers: Apache, IIS, and nginx.
  • web applications: WordPress, Magento, MediaWiki, Drupal, Joomla
  • software development platforms: PHP, ASP.NET, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Python
  • database servers: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server
  • mail servers: qmail, postfix, Exchange
  • groupware and communications: Exchange, Zimbra, Sharepoint.
  • ...and many, many more.


Is cryptocurrency mining or trading allowed?

Cryptocurrency mining is not permitted on BinaryLane services. Trading, including live trading, is permitted, provided your use complies with the Terms of Service and the laws that apply to you. If your use complies with both, you are welcome to run it on your VPS.


Can I run a VPN service and charge for it?

Yes. You can use BinaryLane servers as VPN connection points and charge your users for access, provided you are supplying the VPN service yourself rather than reselling BinaryLane hosting. Clause 1.3 of the Terms of Service does not allow the hosting services themselves to be resupplied to a third party.


Can I run penetration tests or vulnerability scans from my server?

Yes. Authorised penetration testing and vulnerability scanning from BinaryLane servers is permitted when all of these apply:

  • you have written authorisation from the owner of the systems you are testing;
  • testing stays within the targets and timeframes agreed with that owner;
  • the activity complies with the laws that apply to it;
  • it does not include denial-of-service or other disruptive activity.

Clause 1.5(b)(i)(D) of the Terms of Service prohibits gaining unauthorised access to, or interfering with, third-party systems. Testing carried out within the target owner's authorisation is not unauthorised.

You do not need to notify BinaryLane before each engagement, and there is no form to register testing. BinaryLane does not filter, shape or inspect traffic to or from your server. The only rules applied are the ones you control: your Cloud Firewall rules, and Port Blocking, which is on by default for new servers and blocks outgoing TCP connections to ports 22, 25 and 3389 (server > Network > Port Blocking in mPanel).