# Buying a VPS NAT

A VPS NAT is a KVM virtual server without its own public IP — it is reached through a shared NAT hostname and a port assigned to you, which makes it cheaper than a regular VPS.

## Steps

1. Open the Dashboard and select the **VPS NAT** menu, then click **Create**.
   ![The VPS NAT list on the dashboard with the Create button](https://kencana.basic.box.cloudeka.id/bucketku-f4kxct/sumopod-doc/Guides/13-vps-nat/01-buy/01-buka-menu-vps-nat.png)
2. Enter a **Hostname** — up to 32 characters, lowercase letters, digits, and hyphens only (e.g. `my-nat-vps-01`).
3. Set the **Root / SSH Password**, or click **Generate Password**. It must be at least 8 characters with letters and digits.
   ![The hostname and root/SSH password fields on the create form](https://kencana.basic.box.cloudeka.id/bucketku-f4kxct/sumopod-doc/Guides/13-vps-nat/01-buy/02-hostname-password.png)
4. Select a **Region**
5. Select an **Operating System** 
   ![Choosing the region and operating system](https://kencana.basic.box.cloudeka.id/bucketku-f4kxct/sumopod-doc/Guides/13-vps-nat/01-buy/03-region-os.png)
6. Select a **Server Plan** from the pricing table — options range from 1 vCPU / 1 GB RAM / 10 GB SSD at Rp 20.000/month up to 4 vCPU / 8 GB RAM / 25 GB SSD at Rp 120.000/month.
   ![The server plan table and the configuration summary](https://kencana.basic.box.cloudeka.id/bucketku-f4kxct/sumopod-doc/Guides/13-vps-nat/01-buy/04-server-plan-summary.png)
7. Review the **Configuration Summary** and click **Create VPS NAT**, then wait for the status to become **active**.

## Notes

- Write the root password down before you submit. For privacy and security it is **not stored** in the Sumopod database — it is only used during the initial setup. If you lose it, you'll need to [reset it](/guides/vps/vps-nat/reset-password-vps-nat).
- All plans use KVM virtualization and share a 1 Gbps uplink with unlimited egress, so there is no monthly bandwidth cap to track.
- A VPS NAT has no dedicated public IP. Inbound traffic reaches it only through the ports assigned to you — see [Managing Ports](/guides/vps/vps-nat/ports-vps-nat).
- Billing is monthly and charged from your wallet balance.
- Direct link: [VPS NAT](https://sumopod.com/dashboard/vps-nat)

## Links

If you need a dedicated public IP instead:
* [Buying a VPS](/guides/vps/buy)