--- title: "How to choose a data center in Brazil for your project | StreetHosting" description: "A guide to choosing a data center in Brazil, with clear criteria for location, network, support and security for apps and game servers." url: "https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/infrastructure/how-to-choose-a-data-center-in-brazil" type: "page" language: "en-US" --- Infrastructure · 2 min · Beginner Published on Jun 1, 2026 · Updated on Jun 1, 2026 # How to choose a data center in Brazil Choosing a data center on price alone can cost you in performance and support. Here are the criteria that actually matter in operation. 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Price matters, but it should not be the only criterion. ## Main criteria[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/infrastructure/how-to-choose-a-data-center-in-brazil#criterios-principais) | Criterion | Why it matters | Good sign | | --------- | --------------------- | -------------------------------- | | Location | Affects latency | Region close to your audience | | Network | Affects stability | Good routing and low packet loss | | Support | Affects response time | Fast technical support | | Security | Affects continuity | Active layers of protection | To understand network response time better, read this piece on [latency and ping](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/infrastructure/what-is-latency-and-ping). ## Common mistakes[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/infrastructure/how-to-choose-a-data-center-in-brazil#erros-comuns) The most common mistake is comparing only the number of features without looking at operational quality. Another frequent one is never checking how the provider handles an incident. If your project depends on high availability, ask for details on incident response before you sign a contract. ## Final checklist[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/infrastructure/how-to-choose-a-data-center-in-brazil#checklist-final) * Main audience mapped by region. * Contingency plan and support validated. * Real latency test done before you sign up. * Network protection layers confirmed. For more demanding scenarios, also compare [when to use a dedicated server](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/infrastructure/when-to-use-a-dedicated-server). In this guide * [Main criteria](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/infrastructure/how-to-choose-a-data-center-in-brazil#criterios-principais) * [Common mistakes](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/infrastructure/how-to-choose-a-data-center-in-brazil#erros-comuns) * [Final checklist](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/infrastructure/how-to-choose-a-data-center-in-brazil#checklist-final) ## Frequently asked questions Is a data center in São Paulo always the best choice? For a Brazilian audience it is usually a strong choice, but it depends on where your users are located. Does support really make that much difference? Yes. During an incident, fast support can cut downtime by a lot. Can a low price be a trap? It can, when it comes with an unstable network, limited support or missing protection. Next step See dedicated servers Exclusive hardware in São Paulo with NVMe and Anti-DDoS. 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