Virtual Private Servers - Getting started

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Getting started with a VPS
Find out how to manage a VPS in your OVHcloud Control Panel and discover the first steps of its use, including remote connections and security measures
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VPS - Management from the OVHcloud Control Panel
Find out how to use the OVHcloud Control Panel to manage your VPS: dashboard, reinstallation, reboot, backups and service configuration
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OVHcloud VPS FAQ
Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about our VPS offers
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How to configure user accounts and root access on a server
Find out how to get started with the administration of user accounts on a GNU/Linux operating system
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How to get started with SSH connections
Find out how you can use SSH to access your OVHcloud server from most desktop clients
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How to create and use authentication keys for SSH connections to OVHcloud servers
Find out how to create key pairs for OpenSSH on your local device and use them to establish secure connections to your dedicated server or VPS
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How to store public authentication keys in the OVHcloud Control Panel
Find out how to import public SSH keys into your OVHcloud Control Panel
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How to upgrade the resources of a VPS
Find out how to upgrade your RAM, vCPU, or storage in the OVHcloud Control Panel
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Repartitioning a VPS after a storage upgrade
Find out how to increase the usable disk space following an upgrade
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First steps with pre-installed applications
Find out how to deploy pre-installed applications on your VPS
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How to use the KVM console to access a VPS
Find out how to log on to your VPS via web browser with the KVM functionality
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Managing a legacy VPS
Find out how to manage a VPS of a discontinued range in the OVHcloud Control Panel
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