TL;DR Managed cPanel Hosting gives you a dedicated virtual server where your host handles the operating system, security, updates, backups, and monitoring, while you manage websites through cPanel and WHM. A self-managed VPS costs less and gives you full root access for customisation, but you’re responsible for everything except the infrastructure and network. KEY TAKEAWAYS The difference between managed vs unmanaged VPS hosting isn’t the hardware; it’s who handles server administration. On a self-managed VPS, the host runs the infrastructure, network, and power; you’re responsible for the operating system, security, firewall, software, data, and monitoring. Adding cPanel to a self-managed VPS gives you the control panel, no […]