With a VPS, you get root access to install any software and change system configurations to your exact needs. In short, you can do just about anything on the server, like: Host a website, specifically sites that run resource-intensive applications, sell products online or use a lot of bandwidth. Create multiple hosting accounts within a single VPS for clients to easily create and manage websites. Create a test environment for application development. Run syncing software to create your own private storage. Setup a VPN. Setup an email server. Run business analytics applications.