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On Vinted, a good deal is often gone within minutes. That is why resellers use monitors: a small program that watches new listings matching your criteria (brand, size, price) and sends you an alert on Discord or Telegram. The catch is that a monitor is useless unless it runs all the time. This guide explains what you need to run it 24/7 on a VPS, without oversizing or overpaying.
1. Why not leave it running on your PC?
You can, technically. In practice, three things get in the way:
- The PC has to stay on day and night. Any sleep mode, Windows update or router outage stops the alerts, often without you noticing.
- Electricity. A desktop PC easily draws 60 to 100 W at idle. Running non-stop, that is 45 to 75 kWh a month, roughly €11 to €19 at €0.25/kWh. An entry-level VPS costs less than that.
- The connection. Your monitor shares the home router with everyone else, and your IP may change. On a VPS, you get a datacenter connection and a fixed address.
2. Simple monitor or automated browser: it changes everything
Before choosing a plan, identify the kind of tool you run, because memory needs vary a lot:
| Type of tool | How it works | Recommended RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Lightweight monitor (Python or Node.js) | Checks search results at regular intervals and sends a Discord webhook | 2 GB |
| Several monitors or searches | One process per search or country, sometimes a small database | 2 to 4 GB |
| Automated browser (Puppeteer, Playwright) | Opens a real headless browser; each tab uses several hundred MB | 4 to 8 GB |
| Windows tool with a graphical interface | Software installed on Windows and used through Remote Desktop | 4 GB (Windows VPS) |
Most Vinted monitors are Python or Node.js scripts: a 2 GB Linux VPS is enough to start. If your tool is Windows software, choose a Windows VPS instead.
3. The IP address: dedicated, ideally in France
Every NVHCloud VPS has its own IPv4, shared with nobody. That matters for a monitor: an IP shared with other users may already be throttled by the platform because of their activity. Our servers are in Paris (Equinix PAR6), which gives you a French address. Vinted is available in many European countries, and a European IP is a natural fit whichever marketplace you watch.
Keep in mind that a single IP has limits: if your monitor sends too many requests, the platform can slow it down or block it temporarily. The right answer is not more addresses, but a sensible request rate (see below).
4. Set the rate: fast, but not aggressive
A monitor that checks listings every second does not find you more deals: it just gets throttled sooner. A few guidelines:
- One check every 20 to 60 seconds per search is enough to spot a listing within a minute.
- Limit the number of searches watched at once, and combine criteria when you can.
- Add some randomness to the interval and a longer pause after an error (HTTP 429 or 403).
5. Alerts: Discord or Telegram
The simplest option is a Discord webhook: a secret URL to a channel, where your monitor posts a message with the photo, price and link of the listing. No bot to create, no port to open on the VPS. Telegram works the same way with a bot and its token. Either way, keep the URL or token in an environment file, never in the code.
6. Budget at a glance
| Your use | Recommended plan |
|---|---|
| One Python or Node.js monitor, a few searches | Linux Starter VPS (2 GB) |
| Several monitors, several countries, a database | Linux Essentials VPS (4 GB) |
| Automated browser or several tools in parallel | Linux Pro VPS (8 GB) |
| Windows software with an interface | Windows Essentials VPS (4 GB) |
All plans come with no commitment, delivery in under 60 seconds and a dedicated IPv4. Current prices are on our Vinted bot VPS page.
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does a Vinted bot need?
2 GB is enough for a Python or Node.js monitor. Plan for 4 GB for several monitors, and 4 to 8 GB if your tool drives a browser such as Puppeteer or Playwright.
Do I need a French IP for a Vinted bot?
It is not required, but a dedicated European IP is a natural fit for Vinted. Our VPS are in Paris and each one has its own IPv4.
Does NVHCloud provide a Vinted bot?
No. We provide the server: you install your own monitor or the tool you already use.
Does Vinted allow bots?
Vinted regulates the use of automated tools in its terms of use. Read and follow them: that is your responsibility, and the VPS remains subject to our terms of service.
Is a VPS cheaper than leaving my PC on?
Often, yes. A PC left on all the time usually uses €11 to €19 of electricity a month, while an entry-level Linux VPS costs a few euros and does not depend on your home connection.