Run BF Bot Manager on a VPS — 24/7 Betfair Automation

BF Bot Manager is built for unattended operation: Auto Load markets, fire strategies before kick-off, manage hedges in-play. That breaks when your home PC sleeps, Windows updates, or Wi‑Fi drops.

Quick answer: Rent a UK Windows VPS, install BFBM via RDP, configure Auto Load and strategies, disconnect — the bot keeps running. London datacentres give the lowest latency to Betfair. Start with a 7-day BFBM trial on your PC, then migrate.

A Windows VPS in a UK datacentre stays online with a stable link to Betfair. You connect via Remote Desktop (RDP), configure the bot, disconnect — the server keeps running. For provider comparisons see UK VPS for trading bots and our BFBM review.

Home PC vs VPS for BFBM

FactorHome PCUK VPS
UptimeSleep, updates, power cuts99%+ datacentre uptime
Latency to BetfairVariable ISPLow (London/Ireland)
Cost£0 extra~£15–40/month typical
Best forLearning, SimulationLive 24/7 bots, tip imports

Step-by-Step: BFBM on VPS

  1. Rent a Windows Server VPS (UK location preferred).
  2. Connect with Remote Desktop Connection — enter IP, Administrator password from host.
  3. Install BFBM, log in to Betfair, enable Simulation mode for first tests.
  4. Configure Auto Load + strategies; set safety rules.
  5. Start strategies; disconnect RDP — bot continues.
  6. Reconnect daily to check Strategy Reports and P&L.

The 2 API Connection Limit

Betfair allows two simultaneous API connections per account. If Geeks Toy, Bet Angel and BFBM are all connected, one app gets kicked. On a VPS dedicated to BFBM, close other exchange software on that machine. Trade manually from your laptop separately if needed.

VPS Specs & Cost

BFBM’s publisher recommends SSD Windows plans with enough RAM for your market count. Light use (one football strategy, <100 markets): 2 vCPU / 4GB RAM is often enough. Heavy use (racing + football + multiple market types): 4–8 vCPU and 8GB+ RAM.

Sodens links SimplyHosting on their site — compare with providers in our VPS guide.

Security Checklist

  • Strong Administrator password; change RDP port or use VPN if host allows
  • Windows Update on a schedule you control (not mid-match)
  • Do not store Betfair password in plain text files on the server
  • Log out of Betfair in BFBM when not in use on shared environments

Run BFBM 24/7 on a VPS

7-day free trial — test on your PC first, then move to VPS when strategies are proven.

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After VPS setup, export your strategy XML so you can restore quickly if you change hosts. Ready to automate? Get BF Bot Manager free trial →

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