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I rented a Ryzen 7950x for only 100 eur for blockchain tasks. 16 cores, 4.5 GHz, 128 MB RAM, 2x2 Tb NVMe. It runs flawless, super fast. Network connection is excellent. Very satisfied with the perform... See more
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Reliable uptime and effortless setup. Getting a dedicated server here was the easiest process I’ve experienced. While the panel design isn’t the newest, it’s stable and fully functional, which in the... See more
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Great experience: I’m using a VPS to run a VPN. Ordered server with pre-installed VLESS setup. Super easy to get started. Cheaper than public VPN services.
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From its foundation in 2006, HOSTKEY has grown into a premium internet service provider (ISP) with facilities in the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Iceland, the USA and Turkey. Our clientele spans the globe from the EU as a whole to China, Japan, and India in the East. They choose HOSTKEY not only for its obvious benefits, but also based on our reputation as a skilled and dynamic team that gets the job done reliably, and that we can deliver unique and custom products tailored to the client’s mission-critical needs.
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Willem Frederik Hermansstraat 91, 1011 DG, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- +31 20 820 3777
- info@hostkey.com
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Their GPU servers fly
Their GPU servers fly. Perfect for training and resting models without any slowdown. Recommended!
December 4, 2025
Reply from HOSTKEY
Thank you for the feedback.
Glad to hear the GPU servers are performing well for training and inference without slowdowns. Appreciate the recommendation.
Prices are very competitive
The support is a bit slow, but everything else works smoothly. And keep in mind that their prices are very competitive for what they offer.
November 21, 2025
I’ve been a customer for 5 years and…
I’ve been a customer for 5 years and their customer service has always responded well. I just hope they add a twitter support in the future.
November 21, 2025
I’ve been a customer for nine years and…
I’ve been a customer for nine years and their customer service has always responded well.
November 12, 2025
Hostkey.com is almost scam
This company is almost scam. You are buying server. They have hidden KYC policy. Tey are asking customers to upload their documents and Selfie. If will not do after 30 days your account will be suspended as and if you paid to them for yearly to get cheaper price they will not refund also. )))))) Very stupid managment rules. Seems very crazy people there. Stay away from them. I used many hostings in last 17 years, non of them asked selfie or to upload document.
November 14, 2025
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Reply from HOSTKEY
Hello Rasim,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience, and we’d like to clarify a few important points.
HOSTKEY operates in full compliance with strict EU regulations. These rules require all hosting and infrastructure providers to verify the identity of their customers. KYC verification is a mandatory legal procedure, not something we apply arbitrarily.
We do not hide this information. Our KYC policy is published openly for transparency:
https://hostkey.com/about-us/kyc-verification/
All other terms and policies are also publicly available:
https://hostkey.com/about-us/legal/
When placing an order, customers must confirm that they have read and agreed to these terms.
If you have any questions about the verification process or your account, our support team is always ready to help. Please feel free to reach out so we can assist you further.
Thank you.
I’ve beeb using Hostkey for about 5…
I’ve beeb using Hostkey for about 5 years and I’m very happy with their hosting services. The only thing I’d love to see improved is their server management panel.
November 12, 2025
Probably the best VPS service out…
Probably the best VPS service out there. I genuinely trust HK more than any other providers thanks to their great support and rock-solid stability.
November 12, 2025
Offers good services at a appealing…
Offers good services at a appealing price, but I’m not a fan of their strict KYC requirements.
November 4, 2025
Reply from HOSTKEY
Hello Lucas,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
infrastructure providers to verify the identity of their customers. KYC verification is a mandatory legal procedure, not something we apply arbitrarily.
We do not hide this information. Our KYC policy is published openly for transparency:
https://hostkey.com/about-us/kyc-verification/
If you have any questions about the verification process or your account, our support team is always ready to help. Please feel free to reach out so we can assist you further.
Thank you.
Amazing service with outstanding…
Amazing service with outstanding support engineers. The best ones! I’m really impressed.
November 4, 2025
Great service at competitive prices
Great service at competitive prices. Support is quick to respond and handles most issues efficiently. Still, it’d nice to have a bit more info about some of the features.
November 4, 2025
Great experience
Great experience: I’m using a VPS to run a VPN. Ordered server with pre-installed VLESS setup. Super easy to get started. Cheaper than public VPN services.
November 4, 2025
Excellent customer service
Excellent customer service! The support team responds quickly, is attentive and always professional.
October 28, 2025
Reply from HOSTKEY
Thank you! We're thrilled to hear our support team made a great impression. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with them.
Avoid at all cost waste of money
I bought a vps server to create a vpn for myself but the IP provided was blacklisted asked them to change the IP or cancel the service as it was pointless they ignored and repeated the same sentence saying I need to cancel through the panel but it doesn't cancel the service as it only has 2 options. Ask for assistance or terminate when at end of billing cycle. Which I paid for 3 months but as it is no use and they don't want to change IP address. Would not recommend them at all.
October 29, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from HOSTKEY
Dear Amir,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate the opportunity to clarify the situation.
After reviewing your case, we’d like to note that an IP address replacement was indeed offered, with a cost of $11.60 USD per change. This is a standard paid service, as all IPs are allocated from our data centers’ pools and require administrative processing.
Regarding the cancellation process, the “Immediate” cancellation option may not be available in certain cases, such as:
- Services including an OS or software license;
- Servers suspended due to violations;
- Custom or non-standard server configurations;
- Services with a prepayment term of 3 months or more, discounts, or other special arrangements.
In such situations, only cancellation at the end of the current billing period is available.
However, as part of our customer care policy, we’re ready to issue a refund for the unused period (excluding any discounts), in accordance with our refund policy. Our manager will reach out to you shortly to assist with the refund process and make sure everything is resolved smoothly.
We sincerely regret the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Best regards,
HOSTKEY Team
Hidden OS restriction made service unusable; refund refused despite prompt cancellation
I purchased a new VPS from HOSTKEY intending to use a Windows evaluation. Only after spending hours trying to set it up did I learn they don’t allow Windows on VPS unless I rent their SPLA license. That limitation wasn’t clearly disclosed during checkout — it’s buried in their Usage Requirements. I immediately canceled.
Despite no Windows license being activated and their refund policy stating unused funds can be returned on request, support refused a refund and cited “policy.” I’m not asking them to refund any license fees (none were charged); I’m asking for a refund of a service I couldn’t use due to non‑conspicuous restrictions. This felt unfair and not customer‑centric. I’ve since moved to a provider that properly discloses OS rules before purchase and honors reasonable refunds. I cannot recommend HOSTKEY based on this experience.
October 19, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from HOSTKEY
Hello Diogo,
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear about your experience.
According to Microsoft’s licensing terms, we’re required to verify that any Windows installation on our servers is genuine and legally licensed. For this reason, customers must either rent an SPLA license from us or provide proof of their own valid Windows license.
If you can provide evidence of license authenticity, you’re welcome to use your own Windows installation. Please contact our support team, and we’ll gladly help you through the verification process.
We also plan to update our checkout interface to make this requirement clearer before purchase.
We’re truly sorry for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your feedback. It helps us improve our services.
Fast servers at a great price
Fast servers at a great price. Custom configs avaliable.
October 17, 2025
Reply from HOSTKEY
Thanks for your review! We're glad you appreciate our fast servers and flexible configurations at a fair price.
Fast GPU servers
Fast GPU servers, easy to rent as many hours as you need. Sometimes they’re out of stock due to high demand, so I rent yearly with a fantastic discount.
October 17, 2025
Reply from HOSTKEY
Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you enjoy our GPU servers and yearly plans!
They responded to my VM issue almost…
They responded to my VM issue almost immediately. The support was fantastic. Everything was back up and running within 5 minutes
October 17, 2025
Reply from HOSTKEY
Thank you for your feedback! We're happy our team could resolve your issue so quickly. We always aim for fast and reliable support.
I’ve had a great experience with them
I’ve had a great experience with them. They’re direct and transparent, take security seriously and have well-design system in place.
October 17, 2025
Reply from HOSTKEY
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you value our transparency, security focus, and reliable systems.
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