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How can I restart and reinstall my Instance(s)?

After adding a server to a private network, the server needs to be reinstalled if it is located on a vhost that does not support private network. Thus, also the ip-address of the server changes and all data will permanently be deleted.

If the server is already on a vHost that supports private network a reinstallation is not required but a restart is sufficient. All data and its ip-adress remain.

Reinstall my server​

If your server needs to be reinstalled to complete its addition to a private network, it is represented by the status "requires reinstallation" in the private network detail view for the corresponding server.

Private Network Detail One Item With Restart and Reinstallation

How can I reinstall my server after adding it to a private network?​

The restart can be started by clicking on the corresponding symbol in the quick action (). Then, the reinstallation screen for VPS and VDS appears:

The Customer needs to select an Image (Choice between selection of one various standard images or selection or creation of a custom image), select a password for user admin and / or upload their ssh-key. After reinstallation, this data will be used for connection and authorization to the corresponding server.

Alternatively, the reinstallation process can also be started - as before - via the VPS Control Menu. To do this, however, you must exit the private network menu.

Restart of Server​

If your server needs a restart, it is represented by the status "requires restart" in the private network detail view for the corresponding server.

Private Network Detail One Item With Restart and Reinstallation

How can I restart my server after adding it to a private network.​

The restart can be started by clicking on the corresponding symbol in the quick action () . The user is informed about the progress of the restart via the status.

After a successful restart, the server is finally and completely added to the private network.

Alternatively, the restart of the server can also be done - as before - via the VPS Control Menu. To do this, however, you must exit the private network menu.