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SERVER MANAGEMENT

Reinstall an operating system

Start again with a clean image while keeping your service and network address.

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1Prepare a restore point

Create a snapshot before reinstalling if you may need the current system again.

2Choose the new image

Open Settings, select an image from the same OS family and enter the server hostname. Confirm the reinstall.

3Reconnect

The console updates the installed image. Password access receives a new initial password. If you use an SSH key, the console reapplies the public key supplied at checkout. Check Access and reconnect using the host and port shown there.

Need a hand?

Open a request and include your service reference.

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