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RAM Requirements by Application
| Application | Minimum RAM | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress (1-10 plugins) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| WordPress (50+ plugins) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Node.js API | 512 MB | 2 GB |
| MySQL database | 1 GB | 4-16 GB |
| Redis cache | 512 MB | 1-4 GB |
| Minecraft (20 players) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Minecraft (100 players) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Docker (5 containers) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
How to Measure RAM Usage
free -h # Current RAM usage
htop # Process-level breakdown
ps aux --sort=-%mem | head -10 # Top memory consumersFAQ
Can I add more RAM to my VPS without reinstalling?
Yes. Power Down VPS RAM upgrades are performed without reinstalling the OS. Brief downtime during the upgrade (typically under 2 minutes for a reboot) is required.
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