Bluehost Self-Managed VPS: How to Install Ollama

Ollama is a tool that lets you run large language models (LLMs) locally on your own computer, instead of relying on cloud-based AI services. Ollama makes it easy to download, run, and interact with AI models, such as chatbots, entirely offline.

• How Ollama works
• What models can Ollama run?
• Install Ollama from the Bluehost Portal
• Summary

How Ollama works

• Runs AI models locally (Mac, Linux, Windows support)
• No internet required after model download
• Simple command-line interface
• Privacy-friendly (your data stays on your machine)
• Optimized for consumer hardware

What models can Ollama run?

Ollama supports many popular open-source LLMs, for example:

• Llama 2 / Llama 3
• Mistral
• Gemma
• Phi
• Code-focused models (for programming help)

Install Ollama from the Bluehost Portal

1. Log in to your Bluehost Portal.
2. Click Hosting in the left-hand menu.

   
    

3. Click the MANAGE button on the Self-Managed VPS package.

   
    

4. Navigate to the Server Image section, then click the Reimage button.

   
    

5. In the Reimage server page, select Applications.

   
    

6. From the list of available applications, find Ollama and click Select.

   
    

7. On the pop-up message, type reimage in the field, then click Proceed.

   
    

8. Wait for a few seconds to complete the installation.

Summary

Ollama becomes even more powerful when paired with a Bluehost Self‑Managed VPS. Running models on a VPS gives you dedicated resources, full control over configuration, and the flexibility to scale beyond a local machine—while still keeping your AI environment private. With Ollama deployed on a self‑managed VPS, teams can experiment, prototype, or support internal tools with consistent performance and greater reliability. Together, Ollama and a Bluehost VPS create a practical path to owning your AI stack—secure, customizable, and built on infrastructure you control.