MikroTik Cloud Hosted Router
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Deploy RouterOS CHR on KVM with NVMe storage. Pay with BTC, ETH, USDT, card or PayPal. Ready in minutes from Lisbon or Johannesburg.
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Looking to buy a MikroTik VPS with Bitcoin or cryptocurrency? AFRICLOUD provides KVM-based virtual servers with custom ISO mounting — everything you need to deploy MikroTik Cloud Hosted Router (CHR) and pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and 200+ cryptocurrencies. Our servers run on AMD EPYC processors with NVMe storage from data centres in Lisbon and Johannesburg, with crypto payment processed instantly through NOWPayments. Credit cards and PayPal also accepted.
What Is MikroTik Cloud Hosted Router?
MikroTik CHR is a licensed version of RouterOS designed to run as a virtual machine on x86 hardware. It provides the full RouterOS feature set — routing, firewall, VPN, bandwidth management, BGP and more — without physical MikroTik hardware.
No Hardware to Ship
Deploy a virtual router in any data centre without importing physical equipment — no customs, no shipping delays.
Scale on Demand
Start small for testing, upgrade to more CPU and RAM as your routing table or tunnel count grows. No reinstallation needed.
Full RouterOS Feature Set
BGP, OSPF, MPLS, firewall, VPN, queue trees, hotspot — everything from physical RouterOS, running on enterprise cloud hardware.
Recommended Plans for MikroTik CHR
CHR is lightweight — 128 MB RAM minimum. The right plan depends on your use case and throughput needs.
| Use Case | Plan | Specs | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab, testing, learning | VM1 | 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB NVMe | $14/mo |
| VPN server (up to 50 tunnels) | VM2 | 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe | $28/mo |
| BGP route reflector | VM3 | 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB NVMe | $42/mo |
| Bandwidth manager, WISP gateway | VM4 | 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB NVMe | $70/mo |
| Multi-site hub, MPLS PE router | VM6+ | 6 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 200 GB NVMe | $126/mo |
All plans include dedicated IPv4, IPv6, DDoS protection and full root access. Promo: 30% off with code NEWCLOUD (valid until Jun 30, 2026).
How to Deploy MikroTik CHR
From order to running RouterOS in four steps.
Order Your VPS
Choose a plan and data centre. Pay with card, PayPal or cryptocurrency.
Get the CHR Image
Download the latest MikroTik CHR raw disk image (.img) from the official MikroTik website.
Mount & Install
Use the custom ISO mount feature in your control panel to upload and boot from the CHR image.
Configure & Go
Access via WinBox, SSH or web interface. Set your password, configure interfaces, apply your licence.
MikroTik CHR Licensing
CHR licences are purchased directly from MikroTik and are separate from your VPS subscription.
| Licence | Speed Limit | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 1 Mbps | $0 | Lab, learning, proof of concept |
| P1 | 1 Gbps | $45/year | VPN server, small office |
| P10 | 10 Gbps | $95/year | ISP edge, bandwidth shaping |
| P-Unlimited | Unlimited | $250/year | Core routing, high throughput |
Licences are tied to the VM's System ID. The free tier is sufficient for testing and MikroTik certification study. AFRICLOUD provides the self-managed VPS infrastructure; you handle RouterOS installation and licensing.
Common Use Cases
How network engineers and ISPs deploy MikroTik CHR on cloud VPS.
VPN Concentrator
IKEv2, L2TP/IPsec or WireGuard for remote offices and mobile workers. Sub-30ms from Lisbon to North and West Africa.
BGP Route Reflector
Centralise route distribution without dedicating physical hardware. Johannesburg peers with 375+ networks at NAPAfrica IX.
Bandwidth Management
Queue trees and mangle rules for ISP and WISP subscriber shaping. Scale independently from core infrastructure.
Network Lab & Training
Free CHR licence (1 Mbps) for MikroTik certification study, config testing and proof-of-concept topologies.
Multi-Site WAN Hub
Terminate GRE, IPIP, EoIP or VXLAN tunnels on a centrally located CHR. No colocation hardware required.
DNS & DHCP Server
Run RouterOS DNS cache and DHCP services for distributed networks with central management via WinBox.
Flexible Payment Options
Pay for your MikroTik VPS however works best for you.
Credit & Debit Card
Visa, Mastercard and other major cards accepted securely via Stripe.
PayPal
Pay with your PayPal balance or linked bank account. Available worldwide.
200+ Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC and more via NOWPayments. View all accepted coins.
Lisbon or Johannesburg?
Choose the data centre closest to your users or network peers.
Lisbon, Portugal
- North Africa, West Africa, Europe, Brazil
- DE-CIX Lisbon peering
- EllaLink to South America
Johannesburg, South Africa
- Southern Africa, East Africa, Indian Ocean
- NAPAfrica IX (375+ networks)
- SEACOM, WACS, 2Africa cables
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run MikroTik CHR on AFRICLOUD?
Yes. AFRICLOUD uses KVM virtualisation and supports custom ISO mounting, which is what you need to install MikroTik Cloud Hosted Router. All VPS plans are compatible with CHR.
Do I need a MikroTik licence?
CHR includes a free tier limited to 1 Mbps per interface — sufficient for testing and certification study. For production use, you need a P1 ($45/year), P10 ($95/year) or P-Unlimited ($250/year) licence purchased directly from MikroTik.
Can I buy a MikroTik VPS with Bitcoin?
Yes. AFRICLOUD accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC and 200+ other cryptocurrencies through NOWPayments, alongside credit cards and PayPal. See the full list of accepted cryptocurrencies.
Can I upgrade my plan later?
Yes. Start with a smaller plan for testing and upgrade from your client dashboard as your routing needs grow. No reinstallation of RouterOS is required.
Deploy MikroTik CHR Today
KVM virtualisation, NVMe storage, AMD EPYC processors. From $14/month.