IXP VPS hosting in Amsterdam
A VPS with a direct Layer 2 connection to an exchange at Nikhef. Pick one IXP for free: Frys-IX, Piter-IX Frankfurt, nine-ix, InterIX, 1-NL or EVIX. Peer directly instead of going through transit only.
- 1 Gbit uplink
- Unmetered
- IPv4 + native IPv6
- Root + console
IXP and BGP VPS in Amsterdam, plus regular VPS
LowPing specialises in VPS with direct exchange access for BGP and peering. No ASN? Our regular VPS plans run on the same Amsterdam network with excellent routing. Every plan has an unmetered 1 Gbit uplink, a public IPv4 address and native IPv6.
Our services are designed for businesses and network operators, so all prices are excluding VAT.
Pay with iDEAL | Wero, credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link, Bancontact, EPS or Alipay.
Amsterdam IXP VPS
Built for BGP and peering: your own ASN, a Layer 2 connection to an exchange at Nikhef, and one IXP included.
IXP VPS Basic
Most popular- CPU
- 2 vCPU
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 20 GB
- Unmetered
- 1 Gbit/s
Amsterdam VPS
No ASN needed. A regular VPS with the same Amsterdam network and clean, low-latency routing.
IP transit add-ons
Add full-table BGP transit to your IXP VPS, next to your exchange connection.
IP Transit (1 BGP Session)
The IP Transit (1 BGP Session) addon provides a single full-table BGP transit session via our infrastructure.
One BGP session via AS215296.
View add-onDual IP Transit (2 BGP Sessions)
The Dual IP Transit addon provides two independent BGP sessions via separate autonomous systems and upstream paths.
One BGP session via AS215296 and the second session via AS401066.
This configuration is suitable for customers who require multi-homed transit in accordance with RIPE policy.
View add-on* A one-time setup fee applies to IP transit add-ons.
Exchanges you can connect to
Every IXP VPS includes one IXP connection at no extra cost. Need more? Add additional exchanges for multi-IXP setups at an extra monthly fee.
Included: pick one
1 free per VPS- Frys-IX
- Piter-IX Frankfurt
- nine-ix
- InterIX
- 1-NL
- EVIX
Choose one of these when you order. Additional connections are available for an extra monthly fee.
Also available
Price on request- AMS-IX
- NL-ix
- LSIX
- Speed-IX
- LONAP
- DE-CIX
And every other IXP present at Nikhef. Contact us for a quote.
Full list of exchanges at the facility: Nikhef on PeeringDB
Check the network before you order
No sales pitch needed. Look at the routing yourself.
What customers say about us
A selection of reviews from our customers on Trustpilot.
Questions engineers ask
Find answers to the most common questions about our services.
Every IXP VPS includes one free exchange connection. Pick one of: Frys-IX, Piter-IX Frankfurt, nine-ix, InterIX, 1-NL or EVIX. AMS-IX, NL-ix, LSIX, Speed-IX, LONAP and DE-CIX are also available at a price on request, as is every other exchange present at Nikhef. Contact us for a quote.
Your VPS gets a Layer 2 connection to the exchange’s peering LAN and appears as a separate network interface next to your public interface. Each exchange interface has its own unique MAC address, and the MTU is 1500. You configure your peering address and BGP sessions yourself, with full root access.
Yes. An ASN is required for an IXP VPS. We use your ASN to set up your connection to the exchange or an IP transit BGP session. No ASN yet? We can help you find a sponsoring LIR through one of our partners.
There is no data cap. Your VPS has a 1 Gbit uplink and we don’t bill per GB. For more details see our Terms of Service.
Deployment is automatic, typically within a few minutes after payment. IXP and BGP connections will be delivered manually.
You can pay with iDEAL | Wero, credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link, Bancontact, EPS or Alipay. Payments are processed securely by Stripe. Services are prepaid and all prices are excluding VAT. Your VPS is deployed automatically once your payment has been received.
Yes, extra exchanges can be added for an additional monthly fee. Please create a ticket to request a quotation.
Every VPS has one public IPv4 and a native IPv6 address. Additional IP addresses are available on request.
Yes. The looking glass lets you run ping and traceroute from inside AS215296, and the status page shows how the infrastructure has actually performed. Both are linked in the top menu.
Anything that breaks the law or harms other networks: spam, DDoS, scanning, abuse of the exchange peering LAN and hijacking prefixes. The peering policy of the exchange applies on top of ours.
LowPing NL is a Dutch sole proprietorship (KVK 99445603) and operates AS215296. If you need any support, please create a ticket.
IXP VPS hosting in Amsterdam
At LowPing NL, we provide high-performance IXP-connected VPS hosting in Amsterdam, with direct connectivity to Nikhef, one of Europe’s most connected network facilities.
Our infrastructure allows you to deploy a VPS with direct connectivity to the Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) available at Nikhef. Every IXP listed at Nikhef (PeeringDB) can be connected to your VPS, including Frys-IX, Piter-IX Frankfurt, nine-ix, InterIX, 1-NL, EVIX and major exchanges such as AMS-IX, NL-ix and DE-CIX.
This makes LowPing NL ideal for:
- BGP VPS deployments
- Direct peering setups
- Low-latency VPS hosting
- Network testing and routing labs
- Performance-sensitive applications
VPS hosting with direct IXP connectivity
Unlike traditional VPS providers that rely solely on transit providers, our IXP VPS plans in Amsterdam allow direct peering with networks connected to the selected exchange. This can improve routing efficiency, reduce latency and provide more predictable network paths.
All VPS plans include:
- Unmetered bandwidth
- 1 Gbit uplink
- Public IPv4 address
- Native IPv6 support
- Full root access
- Direct console access
- Automatic deployment
Our IXP VPS plans include one IXP connection by default, with the option to add more exchanges for advanced peering or multi-exchange connectivity.
Nikhef infrastructure in Amsterdam
Nikhef Amsterdam is one of the Netherlands’ primary network hubs, home to numerous ISPs, carriers, content providers and IXPs. By hosting your VPS with direct Layer 2 access to Nikhef, you gain direct access to Amsterdam’s peering ecosystem and one of the most important connectivity points in Europe.
Whether you need a VPS connected to Frys-IX, a nine-ix VPS, or access to any other exchange available at Nikhef, LowPing NL provides a flexible and technically focused solution.
Built for engineers and network professionals
LowPing NL is designed for developers, network engineers and infrastructure teams who require:
- Direct IXP access
- Clean routing
- Low latency within Europe
- Stable VPS infrastructure in the Netherlands
No artificial bandwidth limits. No unnecessary bundled services. Just reliable IXP VPS hosting in Amsterdam with full control.
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