Etherpad Hosting
Etherpad is a web-based real-time editor for collaborative writing. Edit documents simultaneously with others, see changes live and use the time travel feature.
What is Etherpad?
Etherpad is a web-based real-time editor for collaborative writing. Edit documents simultaneously with others, see changes live and use the time travel feature.
Features & Benefits
Real-Time Collaboration
Etherpad on your own vServer gives you full control and flexibility.
Time Travel (History)
Etherpad on your own vServer gives you full control and flexibility.
Color Highlights per Author
Etherpad on your own vServer gives you full control and flexibility.
Plugin System
Etherpad on your own vServer gives you full control and flexibility.
Export (PDF, HTML, etc.)
Etherpad on your own vServer gives you full control and flexibility.
Embeddable via iFrame
Etherpad on your own vServer gives you full control and flexibility.
3 Steps to Etherpad
From ordering to running installation in just minutes
Order vServer
Choose a suitable vServer plan. For Etherpad we recommend at least the XS (2 vCores, 2GB RAM). Your server is ready in 60 seconds.
Install Etherpad with 1-Click
In the customer center, simply select Etherpad as a template. The installation runs fully automatically.
Configure & Get Started
After installation, access Etherpad directly through your browser. Set everything up to your liking.
Recommended vServer for Etherpad
All plans with 1-click Etherpad installation, root access and unlimited traffic
Virtual NVMe XS
Recommended
- vCores: 2
- ECC RAM: 2 GB
- NVMe SSD: 75 GB
- Traffic: Flatrate
- DDoS Protection
- 1-Click Etherpad
Virtual NVMe XB
Standard
- vCores: 4
- ECC RAM: 8 GB
- NVMe SSD: 150 GB
- Traffic: Flatrate
- DDoS Protection
- 1-Click Etherpad
Virtual NVMe XP
Power User
- vCores: 4
- ECC RAM: 16 GB
- NVMe SSD: 256 GB
- Traffic: Flatrate
- DDoS Protection
- 1-Click Etherpad
Virtual NVMe XE
Team & Enterprise
- vCores: 6
- ECC RAM: 32 GB
- NVMe SSD: 512 GB
- Traffic: Flatrate
- DDoS Protection
- 1-Click Etherpad
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Etherpad hosting
Etherpad is a web-based real-time editor for collaborative writing. Edit documents simultaneously with others, see changes live and use the time travel feature.
For Etherpad we recommend at least the XS (2 vCores, 2GB RAM). This plan provides enough resources for smooth operation. For higher usage or more users, we recommend upgrading to a larger plan.
With our 1-click installation, Etherpad is automatically set up on your vServer. After ordering, simply select Etherpad as a template in the customer center. All dependencies are automatically installed and configured.
Yes, Etherpad is open source and licensed under the Apache-2.0 license. The software itself is completely free. You only pay for the vServer running Etherpad – starting from just €2.95/month.
Yes! Etherpad runs exclusively on your own vServer in our datacenter in Stuttgart. Your data never leaves Germany and is stored fully GDPR compliant. We operate our own infrastructure – no third-party providers, no external hardware.
Yes, upgrading to a larger vServer is possible at any time. Simply contact our support and we'll take care of it – without data loss and without interruption.
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Etherpad is just one of many apps you can install with 1-click on your vServer.
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What sets us apart from other providers
Own Datacenter
We operate our entire infrastructure ourselves in Stuttgart – no resellers, no external hardware.
Cancel Monthly
No long contract terms. Cancel monthly – fair and flexible.
30-Day Money Back
Not satisfied? Get your money back within 30 days – no questions asked.
100% Germany
Your data never leaves Germany. GDPR compliant and under German law.
Green IT –
Hosting with Responsibility
Climate protection and our environment matter to us. That's why we operate our entire infrastructure exclusively with electricity from renewable energy sources. We even generate part of it ourselves with our own solar power plant directly at the datacenter.
