Why a Shared VPS is Enough for Next.js Deployment and Testing (and How IWS Console Helps)

Deploying and testing your Next.js application doesn’t always need expensive cloud infrastructure or managed platforms. If you’re a developer or small team looking for control, performance, and affordability — a shared VPS might be exactly what you need.

In this article, you’ll learn:

• Why a shared VPS is sufficient for most Next.js projects.
• How to deploy Next.js on a VPS using Node.js.
• How tools like IWS Console simplify the process.

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🧠 Why Use a Shared VPS for Next.js?

A shared VPS (Virtual Private Server) provides you with a portion of a physical server — offering more power and control than shared hosting, at a lower cost than dedicated servers.

Here’s why shared VPS is enough for most Next.js deployments:

✅ 1. Affordable for Developers

Cloud providers like AWS, GCP, or Vercel can get pricey when your app starts receiving traffic. A shared VPS plan (starting as low as $5/month) can handle:

• Personal sites
• MVPs and prototypes
• Internal tools or admin panels
• Small production workloads

⚙️ 2. Control Over Server Environment

Unlike managed platforms, a VPS allows you to:

• Use custom Node.js versions
• Set up reverse proxies (like Nginx)
• Manage SSL certificates manually or with Certbot
• Host backend APIs alongside the frontend

This is especially useful if your app uses getServerSideProps() or custom API routes.

🚀 3. Production-Like Testing

Deploying your app to a VPS means you test it in an environment that mimics production:

• Custom domain support
• HTTPS with Let’s Encrypt
• Performance under real-world traffic

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