VPS stands for Virtual Private Server and it can be described as a cloud-based desktop PC. So, instead of using your own device as the host of your trading platform and trading activities, you use the virtual server that’s located in a data centre elsewhere in the world. The benefit? A virtual server that never fails under power cuts, connection problems or other issues you might face at home with your hardware. It’s also strategically located in top-tier data centres close to your broker’s location, making execution much faster.