VPS Setup Guide

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) provides dedicated resources on shared hardware, offering the flexibility to choose operating systems and install custom software. VPS instances function as independent machines with their own allocated CPU, memory, and storage resources.

Initial Setup Process

1. Access the VPS Panel

2. Begin VPS Configuration

Locate the new VPS server with "awaiting setup" status and click Manage.

3. Configure Basic Settings

Complete the following required fields:

VPS Name: Enter a descriptive name for identification
Hostname: Specify the server hostname (optional)
Timezone: Select the appropriate timezone for your location

4. Select Operating System

Choose from the available operating system options:

OS Type	Description
Linux Distributions	Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian variants
Windows Server	Various Windows Server versions
Self Install	Custom OS installation (limited support)

Note: Self Install option is intended for advanced users deploying custom operating systems. Technical support will be limited for self-installed systems.

5. SSH Key Configuration

Click Add Key to generate SSH authentication credentials
Save the generated private key to a secure location immediately
Store the key file with appropriate permissions (chmod 600 on Unix systems)

6. Advanced Configuration (Optional)

Access additional settings through Advanced Options:

VNC Access

Enable VNC for remote desktop connectivity when graphical interface access is required.

DNS Configuration

Select IPv4 Public DNS Resolvers to use external DNS servers instead of default resolvers.

Note: Advanced options can be modified after initial installation if needed.

7. Complete Installation

Click Install with [Selected Operating System] to begin the automated setup process.

Next Steps

After installation completion, the VPS will be accessible via SSH using the generated private key.

SSH Connection Guide - Connect to your VPS after setup
SFTP Connection Guide - Transfer files to your new server
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