Overview
Hetzner Cloud combines German engineering excellence with incredibly competitive pricing, making it an ideal choice for WordPress hosting. PloyWP's integration with Hetzner enables you to:
- Deploy to GDPR-compliant European data centers (Germany & Finland)
- Benefit from exceptional price-performance ratio (starting at €3.29/month)
- Get 20TB included traffic with every server (no surprise bandwidth bills)
- Enjoy reliable performance powered by 100% renewable energy
- Free IPv6 addresses included with every cloud server
🌍 Perfect for European Projects
Hetzner's data centers in Nuremberg, Falkenstein, Helsinki, and Ashburn provide excellent connectivity to European users while ensuring full GDPR compliance and data sovereignty.
Prerequisites
Before connecting Hetzner to PloyWP, ensure you have:
Hetzner Cloud Account
An active Hetzner Cloud account. Sign up at hetzner.com/cloud
Cloud Project
At least one project created in Hetzner Cloud Console (projects organize your resources)
API Token
A project-specific API token with read and write permissions
Payment Method
Valid payment method configured (PayPal, credit card, or SEPA direct debit)
Creating Your Hetzner Cloud API Token
Important Security Note
API tokens provide full access to your Hetzner Cloud project. Each token is project-specific and should be kept secure. PloyWP encrypts and stores your tokens using industry-standard security practices.
Access Hetzner Cloud Console
Log in to your Hetzner account and navigate to the Cloud Console at console.hetzner.cloud
Select Your Project
Choose the project you want to use with PloyWP. If you haven't created a project yet, click "New Project" and give it a descriptive name like "WordPress Sites".
Navigate to API Tokens
In your project, click on "Security" in the left sidebar, then select "API Tokens" from the submenu.
Generate API Token
Click the "Generate API Token" button and configure:
Description:
Permissions:
Read & Write access is required to create and manage cloud servers
Copy Your Token
⚠️ Important: Copy your token immediately! It will only be displayed once.
After clicking "Generate API Token", your new token will be displayed. Copy it completely and store it securely. You'll need this token to connect Hetzner to PloyWP.
Connecting Hetzner to PloyWP
Once you have your API token, follow these steps to connect Hetzner Cloud:
- 1
Navigate to Settings → Cloud Providers in your PloyWP dashboard
- 2
Click "Add Provider" and select Hetzner Cloud
- 3
Enter a friendly name (e.g., "Hetzner EU Servers")
- 4
Paste your API token and click "Connect"
- 5
PloyWP will verify the connection and display available locations
Connection Successful!
Once connected, you can start deploying WordPress sites to any Hetzner data center location.
Recommended Server Types for WordPress
Hetzner offers exceptional value with their cloud servers. Here are our recommendations based on WordPress requirements:
CX11 - Starter
Personal blogs & small sites
€3.29/month
~$3.60 USD
- 2 GB RAM
- 1 vCPU (Intel/AMD)
- 20 GB NVMe SSD
- 20 TB traffic included
CX21 - Professional
Business sites & agencies
€5.83/month
~$6.40 USD
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 vCPUs (Intel/AMD)
- 40 GB NVMe SSD
- 20 TB traffic included
CX31 - Business
WooCommerce & high traffic
€10.59/month
~$11.60 USD
- 8 GB RAM
- 2 vCPUs (Intel/AMD)
- 80 GB NVMe SSD
- 20 TB traffic included
💡 Pro Tip: Incredible Value Proposition
Hetzner's pricing is typically 40-60% lower than competitors while offering premium NVMe storage and generous 20TB traffic allowance. The CX21 at €5.83/month offers performance comparable to $20-25/month servers from other providers.
Hetzner's European Data Centers
Deploy your WordPress sites to strategically located data centers for optimal performance:
Germany
Nuremberg (nbg1)
Central Europe connectivity
Falkenstein (fsn1)
Eastern Germany location
Finland
Helsinki (hel1)
Nordic & Baltic region coverage
United States
Ashburn, VA (ash)
East Coast USA coverage
All Locations Include:
- 100% renewable energy
- GDPR compliance
- IPv4 and IPv6 included
- 99.9% uptime SLA
Understanding Hetzner's Pricing Advantage
What You Pay Hetzner
- Hourly server charges (capped at monthly rate)
- 20TB traffic included (€1/TB overage)
- Snapshots: €0.01/GB per month
- Backups: 20% of server cost (optional)
Cost Comparison
4GB RAM Server
Hetzner: €5.83/mo vs Others: $20-25/mo
Traffic Allowance
Hetzner: 20TB included vs Others: 1-4TB typical
Storage Type
All servers include NVMe SSD storage
💰 Example Monthly Cost
Professional WordPress site: €5.83/mo to Hetzner + $5-$29/mo to PloyWP = $11-$35/mo total for enterprise-grade WordPress hosting with full automation.
Common Issues & Troubleshooting
API Token Authentication Failed
If you receive an authentication error when connecting Hetzner:
- • Verify you're using a project-specific token (not account-wide)
- • Ensure the token has "Read & Write" permissions selected
- • Check you're connecting to the correct project
- • Confirm no extra spaces were copied with the token
Server Creation Limit Reached
Hetzner has default limits for new accounts:
- • New accounts limited to 10 servers initially
- • Request limit increase via support ticket
- • Limits automatically increase with account age
- • Consider deleting unused servers to free slots
SSH Key Issues
If PloyWP can't connect to your server:
- • PloyWP automatically manages SSH keys
- • Ensure Cloud Init is enabled (default setting)
- • Check Hetzner firewall isn't blocking port 22
- • Allow 1-2 minutes for server initialization
Location-Specific Errors
Sometimes specific locations may have temporary issues:
- • Try deploying to an alternative location
- • Check Hetzner status page for maintenance
- • Some server types may be temporarily unavailable
- • Contact support if issues persist
Need Help?
Our support team is experienced with Hetzner integrations and can help resolve any issues quickly.
Next Steps
Deploy Your First Site
Learn how to deploy your first WordPress site to Hetzner Cloud with our step-by-step guide.
Performance Optimization
Optimize your WordPress sites for maximum performance on Hetzner's infrastructure.
Scaling Your Infrastructure
Learn how to scale your WordPress sites as traffic grows with Hetzner's flexible resources.
Migration Guide
Migrate existing WordPress sites from other hosts to Hetzner with zero downtime.