FAQ: Shutdown of the OpenVZ Platform â Update 1 June 2025
TL;DR
- 21 February 2024 â We removed OpenVZ 7 servers from our shop and marked them as outdated.
- 5 May 2025 â All OpenVZ systems were shut down and deleted.
- 1 June 2025 â The migration period and special deals ended. Any data that was not migrated is now permanently lost.
According to our Terms and Conditions, you must keep your email address up to date. Multiple reminder emails â including the final shutdown email â were sent and are considered delivered.
What Changes?
| Until 5 May 2025 | From 6 May 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale of New OpenVZ Servers | Stopped on 21 February 2024 | Still stopped |
| Operation of Existing OpenVZ Servers | Available | Ended |
| Data Availability | Accessible | Permanently deleted |
| Migration Support / Discounts | Offered until 5 May 2025 | Expired |
What Does This Mean for You?
- Already Migrated? â Great, your work is done.
- Not Migrated? â Your OpenVZ server is offline and the data cannot be recovered.
- Email Not Received? â Please check your contact details. You are responsible for keeping your information up to date.
Options After the Shutdown
- New KVM Products: Try our Root and vServer âSmart Valueâ or âConfigurable 3.0â available in the shop.
- No More Special Discounts: All extra benefits (for example, one month free) ended on 5 May 2025.
- IP Takeover: This is no longer possible on a technical level.
Host-Specific Information
| Host System | Status | Recommendation |
| virt-host110 | A hardware error made it unreachable even before the shutdown | Data recovery was possible via a temporary reboot until 5 May 2025; it is not available today |
| virt-host109 | Some vServers were moved here when a reboot on 110 was not possible | The same applies: After 6 May 2025, no data is available |
Self-Migration via SSH (Historical)
Until 5 May 2025, you could transfer your data via SSH from OpenVZ to your new KVM server. We keep the guide online for archival reasons:
https://support.prepaid-hoster.de/faq/de/virtuelle-server/ssh-linux-server-daten-uebertragen.html
Terms
Root Server Configurable 3.0
Enjoy maximum flexibility, high bandwidth, free backups, and billing by the minute.
Root Server âSmart Valueâ
These are preconfigured price/performance packages, optionally IPv6âonly, without sub-second billing.
FAQ
Can I still buy an OpenVZ vServer somewhere?
No, this product line has been permanently discontinued.
Can my old OpenVZ server be converted to KVM later on?
No. Any data that was not migrated has been deleted.
Where can I now find affordable virtual servers?
Our KVM âSmart Valueâ line is a cost-effective option.
I heard about âone month freeâ â is that still available?
No, this special offer ended on 5 May 2025.
I never received the shutdown emails â what should I do?
Please contact our support team, but note that deleted data cannot be recovered. Make sure your contact details are updated.
Support
If you have any questions about our current KVM products, we are here to help.
Last updated: 1 June 2025