My CodeIgniter-based web app is currently on a Cloudways stack and struggling with painfully slow large-image uploads and downloads. I’m ready to leave that platform behind and move to a VPS that can deliver consistent performance for roughly $40–$50 per month. Here’s what I need from you: • Evaluate leading VPS options in that price band (for example DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, Hetzner, hostinger etc.) and present a clear recommendation that prioritises fast I/O, solid bandwidth, and easy vertical scaling. • Provision the chosen server, harden it, and install the full LAMP/LEMP stack required for CodeIgniter 3.x. • Migrate the entire application, database, and media library from Cloudways with zero data loss and minimal downtime. • Optimise server-level settings (PHP-FPM, Nginx/Apache, MySQL, caching, image-processing libraries) so large file transfers are smooth. • Hand over connection details, documentation of key configs, and a rollback plan. I will provide current SSH/SFTP credentials, Cloudways backups, DNS access, and anything else you need. Once the new server is live and we confirm uploads, downloads, and overall response times have improved, the project is done.