VPS CORE is a KVM-based virtual server with full root access. It is unmanaged: you are responsible for the operating system, software, updates and security. Our support takes care of the hardware, network and virtualisation layer.
Find your access data
- After setup you receive a welcome e-mail with the IP address and the root password.
- The same details are available in the Client Area at https://my.hoston.ch > Services > your VPS.
First login
- Connect via SSH:
ssh root@YOUR-IP(see the article "Connect to your VPS via SSH"). - Change the root password right away with
passwd. - Update the system:
Debian/Ubuntu:apt update && apt upgrade -y
AlmaLinux/Rocky Linux:dnf upgrade -y - Reboot after kernel updates:
reboot.
Recommended next steps
- Set up SSH keys and disable password login.
- Configure a firewall and Fail2ban, and create a user with sudo rights.
- Plan your own backups of your data.
Note: Further management functions (e.g. reboot), where available, can be found in the Client Area under your VPS service. For connectivity or network issues, open a ticket under Support > Open Ticket.
