Getting Started With F2H VPS Products
Getting started with F2H VPS instances is quick. During signup, you already choose an Operating System which is in the process of being installed, if you have just ordered. This post details how to access our services. Historically, customers would need to enable root access to access instances from external connections on the F2H network. Based on feedback we now configure root access automatically on new Operating Systems. On Legacy Operating Systems like CentOS 7 you still need to enable root access.
Accessing VPS Instances For The First Time
If you have installed any of these images, great news. Root access is enabled already and getting started is super quick. You can use a program link Putty with the password in your welcome email to access your instance. Please update this password as soon as you log in.
- Debian 12
- Ubuntu 23
- AlmaLinux 9
- Rockey Linux
If you have one of these legacy Operating Systems then you should consider updating to a newer version. You also must enable root access manually by using the NoVNC or Xterm consoles in your client account before you can log in with the root account. Full details are located at the above link.
- CentOS 7
- Debian 11
- Ubuntu 20
- Ubuntu 22
Manage VPS Instances
We provide an industry-leading control panel to manage standard and highly available VPS instances on our network. To access your control panel to perform tasks like rebooting and reinstalling your instance or hotplug additional resources please visit Services > My Services and select your VPS instance. From there click the Upgrade/Downgrades links in the menu to the left.
To order additional services for your instance please visit the upgrades menu.
Please note Support for CentOS will cease in 2024. Please take this into account when installing VPS instances with CentOS 7.
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