Overview
LightNode is a Hong Kong-based cloud hosting brand whose self-service platform launched in 2021. It sells KVM virtual servers on NVMe storage with hourly or monthly billing through a web console, CLI, and public API. The provider advertises on the order of 40 global regions, with relatively strong coverage in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and other less common VPS locations, alongside nodes in Europe, the Americas, and Africa. Its catalog also includes application hosting and game-server plans. Hourly billing and wide geographic choice are the features most often highlighted in third-party VPS discussions.
Founded :
2021
Headquarters :
Hong Kong SAR China
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Latest News
LightNode Warns of Iraq Internet Shutdowns Affecting Local Nodes
25 days ago
LightNode published a new notice that government-mandated internet shutdowns in Iraq during nationwide examinations may interrupt LightNode Iraq nodes. Daily window: 11:30–12:10 UTC+8 (~40 minutes). Affected dates: Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 5, Oct 7, Oct 10, and Oct 12, 2026. LightNode says the interruptions are implemented by the Iraqi government and are beyond its control; connectivity is expected to resume after each window. This is a separate notice from the earlier Aug 26–Sep 12 exam-period advisory.
LightNode Iraq nodes face daily midday offline for national exams through Sep 12
1 month ago
Due to government-mandated internet shutdowns in Iraq during national exams (Aug 26 – Sep 12, 2026), LightNode Iraq nodes may be offline daily from 11:20–12:10 Beijing time (UTC+8). Plan critical operations accordingly.
LightNode Open API Documentation Is Now Publicly Available
3 months ago
LightNode has published its OpenAPI documentation at apidoc.lightnode.com, covering full ECS lifecycle management including create, start, stop, reinstall, and instance queries. Users can apply for an access API key from the console Account section to automate VPS provisioning and operations.
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Latest Reviews
3 months ago
同规格比大厂贵一点，胜在覆盖面。性能中等，别指望跑分第一
3 months ago
有次磁盘 IO 异常，工单拖了好几天才处理完，售后体验一般
4 months ago
做东南亚业务选它挺合适，本地延迟低；面板简洁，Windows 还不加钱
6 months ago
价格比同规格 Vultr 略贵，胜在机房多和中文客服；性能中规中矩打 3 分
6 months ago
中东机房别处不好找，按小时开停测延迟很方便。业务在那边就它了
7 months ago
香港 CN2 延迟还行，国际线路到国内就一般，选机房要看清
9 months ago
机房覆盖面是真多，东南亚中东这些冷门点别处不好找；按小时计费测机很方便
Latest Reviews
HIP-HOSTING 3 days ago
I have been using this hosting provider's services for some time now, and my overall impressions are positive. The process of ordering a virtual server and its subsequent activation happens without any delays. The performance level of the servers is consistently high, which is crucial for the smooth operation of my projects. The control panel is intuitive and easy to navigate. I would specifically like to mention the technical support: the specialists respond promptly, are truly knowledgeable in technical matters, and provide great help with configurations. The wide range of locations and flexible tariff plans make it easy to find the right solution for specific needs. The service is reliable, and the pricing policy is well-justified for the quality provided
HIP-HOSTING 3 days ago
Отличный провайдер HIP-HOSTING! Использую их VPS серверы уже несколько месяцев. Скорость работы высокая, аптайм отличный, серверы работают стабильно и без сбоев. Техническая поддержка отвечает быстро и всегда готова помочь с настройками. Цены вполне адекватные за такое качество. Очень доволен сервисом, рекомендую всем!"**
LisaHost 5 days ago
没性价比, 贵, 家宽还不是真的, 端口还一堆问题
VMRack 1 month ago
图便宜买了 L2，白天挺顺，一到晚高峰就丢包，页面转圈。国际带宽倒是猛，就是当主力站不合适，先打三分。
VMRack 1 month ago
L3 洛杉矶那台用了两个月，晚高峰延迟也稳，电信 CN2、联通 9929 回程都在。三十多刀年付这个价，挂轻量站够用。