My First Impression of InterServer's New VPS Ordering Interface

InterServer has recently introduced a new interface for ordering VPS instances, and after spending some time with it, I found it to be a noticeable improvement over the previous layout. It isn't drastically different in terms of functionality, but the overall experience feels cleaner and more straightforward.

One thing I liked immediately is that everything is presented on a single page. Instead of jumping between multiple screens, you can see your platform, location, VPS size, operating system, and pricing all at once. It makes it easier to understand what you're ordering before clicking the final button.

The ordering process is divided into a few simple sections.

The first step is selecting the platform. At the moment, there are three options available:

• Premium VPS
• Storage VPS
• Windows VPS

In my case, I selected the Premium VPS option, which is intended for general-purpose Linux workloads.

The next section lets you choose the data centre location. The interface currently shows several US locations, including New Jersey, Los Angeles, and Dallas. Each location also displays whether capacity is currently available, which is a nice touch if you're particular about where your server is hosted.

After selecting the location, you choose the VPS size. Rather than showing confusing CPU and memory sliders, InterServer uses a simple "slice" system. Each slice increases the available resources at a fixed price.

The first slice includes:

• 2 GB RAM
• 40 GB SSD storage
• 2 TB monthly transfer

Larger plans scale these resources proportionally, making it easy to compare different options without reading through complicated specifications.

Another improvement is the order summary, which stays visible on the right-hand side throughout the configuration process. As you make changes, the storage, RAM, bandwidth, billing cycle, discounts, and monthly price update instantly. This removes a lot of guesswork and makes it easy to keep an eye on the final cost.

Operating system selection is also quite straightforward. The available templates include:

• Ubuntu
• AlmaLinux
• Debian
• Windows (where supported)
• Empty Disk

For Ubuntu, you can simply choose the required version from a dropdown list. During my test, Ubuntu 24.04 (64-bit) was available.

The final section is simply the root password, where you create the administrator password before placing the order.

Overall, the interface feels much more organized than before. Nothing seems hidden away, and most of the important information is visible without excessive scrolling or clicking through different pages. I also appreciate that there isn't unnecessary marketing text competing for attention - the focus remains on configuring the server.

If I had one small suggestion, it would be to display the number of virtual CPUs more prominently alongside the RAM and storage specifications. Many users compare VPS plans based on CPU resources first, and having that information immediately visible would make comparing plans even easier.

Overall, the redesign feels practical rather than flashy. It simplifies the ordering process, provides a clear overview of the server configuration, and makes it easier to see exactly what you're paying for before completing the purchase.