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What is the difference between NAT and a dedicated VPS?

ByteVirt VPS products may use either a dedicated public IP or a NAT setup. The main difference is how public IPv4 is used.

Dedicated VPS​

A dedicated VPS usually has its own public IPv4 address and is suitable for services that need direct public access.

When connecting, always use the information shown on the product details page. SSH ports may vary by virtualization type:

  • KVM dedicated VPS products usually use a random SSH port.
  • LXC dedicated VPS products usually use the default 22 port.
  • For IPv6 SSH ports, use the product details page or activation email as the source of truth.

NAT products​

NAT products usually use a shared public IPv4 address and provide access through port mapping.

When connecting to a NAT product:

  • IPv4 connections must use the mapped port shown on the product details page.
  • Do not connect to IPv4 on the default 22 port directly.
  • If IPv6 is assigned, it can usually be accessed directly over IPv6.

How do I identify my product type?​

Check the product name, product details page, and activation email. If the product mentions NAT, shared IP, or port mapping, use the NAT product connection method.