How to Run DennTech Trading Bot on a VPS for 24/7 Operation

One of the most common questions from new DennTech users is: "Do I have to keep my PC on all the time for the bot to trade?" The answer is: not if you use a Virtual Private Server (VPS). A Windows VPS is a cloud-hosted Windows machine that runs 24/7 regardless of what your local PC is doing. By installing DennTech on a VPS, you get the security and control of a local desktop bot with the continuous uptime of a cloud service — the best of both worlds.

This guide covers what a VPS is, which providers work well for DennTech, how to set one up, how to install and configure DennTech on the VPS, and how to monitor it remotely. If you have not yet completed the basic DennTech setup process, read our installation guide first — the VPS setup follows the same steps as local installation, with some additional configuration for remote access.

Why Use a VPS for Bot Trading?

Running a trading bot on your home PC has several practical limitations:

• Uptime dependency — If your PC shuts down (sleep, updates, power outage), the bot stops. Missed signals during downtime mean missed trades and open positions left unmonitored.
• Internet reliability — Home internet connections experience outages. A VPS in a data center has enterprise-grade redundant connections with 99.9%+ uptime guarantees.
• Performance impact — Running a bot locally consumes CPU and memory, potentially affecting your PC's performance for other tasks.
• Physical security — Your home PC could be stolen or damaged. A VPS provider maintains physical security and redundant hardware in a professional data center.

A VPS solves all of these by giving you a continuously running, professionally maintained Windows environment in the cloud that you control remotely via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).

Recommended VPS Providers for DennTech in 2026

For running DennTech, you need a Windows VPS with at least:

• Windows Server 2019 or later (or Windows 10/11)
• 2 vCPU cores
• 4 GB RAM
• 50 GB SSD storage
• 100 Mbps+ internet connection

Well-regarded providers as of 2026:

• Contabo — Very cost-effective. Windows VPS starting around $10–15/month. European data centers but low-latency API connections to major exchanges globally.
• Vultr — Flexible hourly billing, multiple data center locations, Windows VPS available. Good latency to US exchanges from US data centers.
• DigitalOcean — Reliable, beginner-friendly dashboard. Droplets with Windows support available via marketplace images.
• Hostinger — Low-cost Windows VPS plans starting around $8–12/month with US data centers.
• OVHcloud — Strong European provider with competitive Windows VPS pricing and good uptime record.

For best API latency to US exchanges (Kraken, Coinbase Advanced, Gemini), choose a US East or US West data center. For OKX and Bybit, Singapore or Tokyo servers provide good latency. See our guides for Kraken, OKX, and Bybit for exchange-specific considerations.

Step-by-Step VPS Setup for DennTech

Step 1: Purchase and Configure Your VPS

1. Sign up for your chosen VPS provider and select a Windows plan meeting the minimum specs above
2. Choose your data center location based on your target exchange's geography
3. During provisioning, set a strong RDP password (12+ characters, mixed case, numbers, symbols)
4. After the VPS is provisioned (usually 5–10 minutes), you will receive an IP address and credentials

Step 2: Connect via Remote Desktop

1. On your local PC, open Remote Desktop Connection (search "RDP" in Start menu)
2. Enter the VPS IP address and click Connect
3. Enter the Windows username (usually Administrator) and the password you set
4. You now have a full Windows desktop running in your browser or RDP window

Step 3: Install DennTech on the VPS

1. Inside the RDP session, open the VPS's browser (Edge or Chrome)
2. Navigate to your DennTech download link (from your purchase confirmation email)
3. Download the installer to the VPS and run it as Administrator
4. Complete the installation wizard as normal — the process is identical to local installation
5. Open DennTech and enter your exchange API credentials
6. Configure your strategy — same process as the installation guide

Step 4: Configure Windows for Unattended Operation

By default, Windows VPS images are configured to stay on indefinitely, but you should verify a few settings:

• Disable sleep/hibernation: Control Panel → Power Options → set sleep to "Never" for both on battery and plugged in
• Disable automatic restart for Windows Updates: Go to Windows Update → Advanced Options → disable "Restart this device as soon as possible" — instead, schedule updates for a low-activity window (e.g., Sunday 3 AM)
• Set DennTech to start on boot: Create a shortcut to DennTech in the Windows Startup folder (shell:startup) so the application starts automatically if the VPS reboots
• Configure Windows Firewall: Ensure outbound connections to your exchange's API endpoints are not blocked. Most VPS configurations allow all outbound connections by default.

Monitoring Your VPS Bot Remotely

Once DennTech is running on the VPS, you can monitor it from any device by connecting via RDP. For quick status checks without a full RDP session:

• Configure DennTech's email alerts to send trade notifications to your phone
• Check DennTech's activity log via RDP daily for errors or unexpected behavior
• Set up a monitoring service (like UptimeRobot) to alert you if the VPS becomes unreachable

See the DennTech documentation for the complete email alert configuration guide. For the risk management framework that keeps your bot safe when you are not watching, review our stop-loss guide and MDD monitoring guide.

VPS Security Best Practices

• Use a non-standard RDP port: Change the default RDP port (3389) to a non-standard port in Windows Firewall settings to reduce automated scanning attacks
• Enable Network Level Authentication (NLA) for RDP — prevents connection without valid credentials
• Use a strong, unique password for the Windows Administrator account — never use the default or simple passwords
• Keep Windows and DennTech updated — security patches protect against known vulnerabilities
• API keys remain secure — because DennTech stores API credentials locally on the VPS rather than transmitting them to external servers, your exchange credentials are protected by the VPS's operating system security rather than being stored in a web-accessible database

Cost Comparison: Home PC vs. VPS

A good Windows VPS costs $10–20/month. Running your PC 24/7 costs roughly $15–40/month in electricity (depending on your PC's power draw and local electricity rates), plus adds wear to the hardware. For many traders, the VPS cost is comparable to — or less than — the cost of continuous home PC operation, while providing far better uptime and reliability.

Add the DennTech Elite lifetime license (no monthly fee) to a $15/month VPS, and the total monthly cost of your automated trading infrastructure is $15 — dramatically less than subscription-based cloud bots. See our comparison of lifetime license vs. subscription cost and the Elite pricing page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a Linux VPS instead of Windows?

DennTech is a Windows application and requires Windows to run. A Windows VPS (Windows Server 2019/2022 or Windows 10/11 image) is required. If you only have access to a Linux VPS, you can run Windows inside it using a hypervisor, but a native Windows VPS is simpler and recommended.

Will there be any latency difference running on a VPS vs. local PC?

Any latency difference between a well-located VPS and a home PC is negligible for swing trading and grid strategies operating on 15m–4H charts. The VPS actually has more consistent latency than home internet, which can vary. For millisecond-sensitive HFT, latency matters more, but DennTech's strategy types do not require sub-millisecond execution.

What happens to open positions if the VPS reboots unexpectedly?

Open orders on the exchange remain active even if DennTech is not running — they are held by the exchange, not by DennTech. When DennTech restarts, it reconnects and resumes monitoring existing positions. Stop-loss orders placed as exchange-side orders (rather than DennTech-managed soft stops) remain active during the downtime. See the FAQ for more on stop-loss order types.

For the complete setup experience, combine this VPS guide with the DennTech installation guide and our beginner's guide. Visit the pricing page to get started.