Virtual Private Servers - Troubleshooting

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Checking the file system on a VPS
Find out how to check a file system for errors in rescue mode
889 Views 20.09.2023 Virtual Private Servers
VPS - Enable Windows boot logs
Find out how to enable Windows boot logs to help with diagnosing and troubleshooting your VPS boot issues
13 Views 21.01.2026 Virtual Private Servers
Displaying boot logs in the KVM
Find out how to diagnose a VPS by checking the boot log
683 Views 05.07.2021 Virtual Private Servers
How to use rescue mode on a VPS
Find out how to activate the OVHcloud rescue mode to troubleshoot your VPS and run system checks
5282 Views 12.01.2025 Virtual Private Servers
How to recover server access if your user password is lost
Find out how to configure a new password for a user account on a GNU/Linux operating system with the OVHcloud rescue mode
5979 Views 02.10.2025 Dedicated Servers
Changing the admin password on a Windows server
Find out how to reset your Windows Administrator account password on a VPS or a Public Cloud instance using the OVHcloud rescue mode
1004 Views 12.10.2023 Virtual Private Servers
How to replace an SSH key pair
Find out how restore server access by replacing an SSH key pair with a new one in case your private key is lost
1358 Views 04.04.2024 Dedicated Servers