Host Agent Zero on a VPS

OVHcloud provides you with a Docker-ready VPS to host Agent Zero in a controlled environment. You install, configure and maintain Agent Zero according to your needs, with control over the code, access and execution. Accelerate your autonomous AI agent projects, from experimentation to a production-ready service.
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A Docker VPS suitable for Agent Zero

OVHcloud provides a Docker-compatible VPS infrastructure to host your Agent Zero environment. You install Docker, deploy Agent Zero and configure the necessary components according to your architecture, access and usage.

You retain control of the code, exposed services and connections to other AI components, such as Ollama. Integrated DDoS protection helps secure your instance when you make your agent accessible from the internet.

VPS-1

From

US$4.54

ex. GST/month

US$4.95 incl. GST/month

Specifications:

2 vCores

4 GB RAM

40 GB SSD NVMe

Daily backup of the previous 24 hours

VPS-2

From

US$8.50

ex. GST/month

US$9.27 incl. GST/month

Specifications:

4 vCores

8 GB RAM

75 GB SSD NVMe

Daily backup of the previous 24 hours

VPS-3

From

US$12.32

ex. GST/month

US$13.43 incl. GST/month

Specifications:

6 vCores

12 GB RAM

100 GB SSD NVMe

Daily backup of the previous 24 hours

VPS-4

From

US$23.37

ex. GST/month

US$25.47 incl. GST/month

Specifications:

8 vCores

24 GB RAM

200 GB SSD NVMe

Daily backup of the previous 24 hours

Why a Docker VPS is suitable for autonomous AI agents

A VPS serves as a hosting base to run Agent Zero, an autonomous AI agent, with the environment of your choice. It provides resources such as RAM, CPU and NVMe storage, comparable to a workshop where the application has its tools and workspace. Docker can isolate the application, its dependencies and the system, but its installation, as well as that of Agent Zero and the necessary components, depends on your configuration. Depending on your choices, you define the environment variables, access and associated services. You therefore retain control of the deployment, without assuming an automatic or one-click setup.

Manage your containers and connections on a daily basis

The integrated Docker manager

The integrated Docker manager serves as a control point for administering your Docker containers after they have been installed and configured by you. You can restart a service, apply an update, check the status of a component or adjust the settings of an existing container, without starting from a complete installation. For a DevOps team, this approach facilitates progressive changes: you test a new image, you observe the behaviour of the agent you have deployed, then you refine its configuration before opening it up to wider use.

Several external services

AI agents often rely on several external services. Your hosting allows you to connect a public API, add an access key, declare a domain or define the settings necessary for a business integration. You keep your execution logic on the VPS, instead of dispersing the configuration between several environments that are difficult to audit.

Persistence deserves special attention

Persistence deserves special attention. Agent Zero can produce files, keep settings, write logs or exploit data necessary for its tasks. By separating the application, the container and the volumes, you avoid losing information during an update or a restart. This organisation also helps to restore a service, analyse an incident and prepare for an evolution. Storage then becomes a durable working base, not just a temporary space for running the agent.

Solid foundations for your AI agent workflows

Compatibility with multiple models and scenarios
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Give Agent Zero an environment that matches its autonomy

Multi-agent cooperation

Agent Zero is not limited to passing a question to a model. Its multi-agent cooperation allows it to distribute sub-tasks, involve multiple roles and organise more structured work. An agent can analyse a request, delegate a part of it, compare the results, then produce a response or an action. This logic requires a stable environment, capable of executing multiple components and keeping the necessary elements between two sessions.

Code execution

Code execution adds an extra level of power. Agent Zero can generate, run or verify scripts according to the chosen configuration. Access to an SSH server must therefore be carefully managed: limited rights, controlled keys, monitored ports and separation of environments. This control allows you to experiment without confusing the test zone with the production perimeter.

Technical workspace

Your VPS constitutes a technical workspace to be prepared, configured and secured according to your needs before running Agent Zero. You define the access, variables, volumes, network rules and controls necessary for your usage. You can then test a model, verify a scenario, restart a container or compare two configurations in a controlled framework. This organisation limits the back-and-forth between the agent, the system and the operational tools, whilst leaving you the responsibility of validating each step before any opening to wider usage.

Frequently asked questions about Agent Zero on VPS

How do I install Agent Zero on a VPS?

To install Agent Zero on a VPS with Docker, prepare the environment, retrieve the image or the project repository, then configure the necessary variables: access keys, ports, volumes and any domain. The procedure depends on your project, the connected services and the chosen configuration. Then test the container and adjust the settings before moving to production.

What resources should be planned for starting?

A first project can start with a moderate configuration in CPU, RAM and storage. Increase resources when you add local models, multiple agents or longer processing tasks. The goal is to start without oversizing, then scale the cloud instance according to the observed metrics.

Can Agent Zero maintain persistent memory?

Yes, Agent Zero can use persistent memory with FAISS to retrieve useful information between multiple interactions. The VPS storage hosts the necessary files and indexes, provided that the container volumes are properly separated.

Is integrated web search possible?

Integrated web search can be added via compatible services, depending on your configuration. You can also connect an agent to an external API to enrich its responses, while keeping the main execution on your VPS.

Can advanced workflows be created?

Yes, you can create workflows combining Agent Zero, APIs, local or remote models and internal tools. Some models document these uses with examples, but maintain a strict access policy for sensitive tasks.