Start, restart and shut down your server, reset the root password, reinstall, take snapshots and use the rescue system.
Open Servers and click Manage next to your server. While a new server is being set up, the page says so, and its controls appear as soon as it is ready. We email you when it is. The controls available can differ for some dedicated servers; if one you need is missing, open a ticket.
Overview
The Overview tab shows your server’s status, IP addresses, operating system, location, processor, memory and disk. The power buttons are here too:
| Button | What it does |
|---|---|
| Start | Starts a stopped server. This takes about a minute. |
| Restart | Restarts the server. Websites and apps on it are offline for about a minute. |
| Shut down | Shuts the operating system down cleanly. |
| Power off | Cuts the power straight away, like pulling the plug. Use it only when the server does not respond to Shut down. |
Root password
Click Show to see the root password, or Set new password to create a new one. The new password is shown once, so save it in your password manager.
Reinstall
Reinstall erases the server and installs a fresh operating system of your choice. Everything on the server is deleted, so take a snapshot or a backup first. You need to tick a box to confirm before it starts.
Snapshots
A snapshot saves the whole server as it is right now. Take one before a big change, such as a system upgrade. If something goes wrong, Restore snapshot puts the server back exactly as it was. Give each snapshot a clear name, and delete old ones you no longer need.
Rescue system
If your server no longer starts, for example after a broken update or a firewall rule that locked you out, click Start rescue system. The server starts a small separate system with its own password, which you can sign in to over SSH to fix files on your disk.
You have full root access to your server and are responsible for its software, updates and security. If you are not sure about a step, open a ticket before you start.