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Cloud VPS

Choosing a Cloud VPS plan

Compare the Cloud VPS plans shown in the catalog and choose the tier that fits your workload. Product specifications are shown only when verified in the catalog; contact support if you need a detail that is not listed.

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Compare the Cloud VPS plans shown in the catalog and choose the tier that fits your workload. Product specifications are shown only when verified in the catalog; contact support if you need a detail that is not listed.

Cloud VPS

Safe first steps after provisioning

Confirm that you can access the service, update the operating system, create a separate administrative access method, and remove temporary access you no longer need. Keep credentials out of tickets and logs.

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Confirm that you can access the service, update the operating system, create a separate administrative access method, and remove temporary access you no longer need. Keep credentials out of tickets and logs.

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Connecting over SSH from Windows

Windows users can connect with an SSH client such as the built-in OpenSSH client or another trusted client. Use the service IP, the assigned username, and the correct private key or password.

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Windows users can connect with an SSH client such as the built-in OpenSSH client or another trusted client. Use the service IP, the assigned username, and the correct private key or password.

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Connecting over SSH from macOS or Linux

Open Terminal and use ssh username@your-server-ip, or specify a key with ssh -i /path/to/key username@your-server-ip. Protect the key file and verify the destination before accepting a new host key.

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Open Terminal and use ssh username@your-server-ip, or specify a key with ssh -i /path/to/key username@your-server-ip. Protect the key file and verify the destination before accepting a new host key.

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IP address and access basics

Use the IP addresses shown for your service when connecting or configuring DNS. Keep access credentials private. If an address or control is unavailable in your portal, contact support rather than guessing provider setti

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Use the IP addresses shown for your service when connecting or configuring DNS. Keep access credentials private. If an address or control is unavailable in your portal, contact support rather than guessing provider settings.

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Connecting to a VPS with SSH

SSH is the standard way to connect to a Linux VPS. Use the server IP address and the access credentials provided for your service with an SSH client. For example: ssh username@your-server-ip. Never share private keys or

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SSH is the standard way to connect to a Linux VPS. Use the server IP address and the access credentials provided for your service with an SSH client. For example: ssh username@your-server-ip. Never share private keys or passwords in a support ticket.

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Common VPS connection troubleshooting

Check the destination IP, username, key or password, local network, and firewall rules first. Confirm that the service is active and that a recent provider task has completed. Include the time, error message, and source

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Check the destination IP, username, key or password, local network, and firewall rules first. Confirm that the service is active and that a recent provider task has completed. Include the time, error message, and source network when contacting support.

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Basic SSH security

Use a strong unique password, prefer SSH keys where your service supports them, keep software updated, and remove access that is no longer needed. Restrict administrative access to trusted users and review authentication

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Use a strong unique password, prefer SSH keys where your service supports them, keep software updated, and remove access that is no longer needed. Restrict administrative access to trusted users and review authentication logs when troubleshooting.

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Understanding VPS resources

Your plan describes the service resources assigned to it. Use the service page and operating-system tools to understand current CPU, memory, storage, and network use. Choose a larger plan when your workload consistently

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Your plan describes the service resources assigned to it. Use the service page and operating-system tools to understand current CPU, memory, storage, and network use. Choose a larger plan when your workload consistently needs more capacity.

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Rebooting a VPS

When a reboot control is available for your service, use the action on the service page and wait for the task to finish before trying again. A reboot interrupts running processes, so save work and schedule it when practi

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When a reboot control is available for your service, use the action on the service page and wait for the task to finish before trying again. A reboot interrupts running processes, so save work and schedule it when practical.