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Find Your Server's IP

Your server comes with a dedicated IP address you can use to access your server....

Resetting Your Server's Password

If you forgot your server's password, we can help you reset it. NOTE: If you know...

Finding Your Server's Username

You'll need your server's username to connect via SSH or Remote Desktop (RDC). To...

Requesting a Power Cycle for Your Server

If you cannot reboot your server, manually ( more info ), you can request a power...

How do I upgrade or downgrade options on my server?

These instructions do not apply to server with the Gateway interface ( more info )....

How long does it take to set up my server?

It may take up to 72 hours for the server option to appear in your account. Once this...

Canceling Your Server

If you no longer need your server, you can cancel it. If you have Gateway-based...

Modifying Your Server's Add-Ons

These instructions do not apply to server with the Gateway interface ( more info )....

Requesting Additional IP Addresses for Your Server

You can request up to 2 additional IP addresses for your server (for a total of 3: the...

Starting over with My Server (Reprovision)

If you want to revert to a clean setup on your server, you can reprovision it, which...

Get Support for Your VPS or Dedicated Server

If you need help with your VPS or Dedicated Server, you can launch a live chat session...

Rebooting Your Server

To reboot your server, you'll need to connect to it (via SSH for Linux and Remote...

What if I've reached my VPS or Dedicated Server's bandwidth allotment?

Bandwidth is a measurement of the amount of data allowed to pass between a user's...

Purchase Additional Bandwidth for Your VPS or Dedicated Server

These instructions do not apply to server with the Gateway interface ( more info )....

Review Your VPS or Dedicated Server's Bandwidth Usage

Bandwidth is a measurement of the amount of data allowed to pass between a user's...

Setting up Your Server

You already purchased a server — now you need to set it up, which includes the...

Can I partition my Windows VPS or Dedicated Server?

You can partition the second, non-primary hard drive of any Windows dedicated server...

VPS and Dedicated Server Quick Reference Guide

This Quick Reference guide will help you to get started with your Virtual...

Create a Form Mailer for Windows Virtual Dedicated/Dedicated Servers

Some of the information in this article is advanced material we make available as a...

Tips for Server Health and Maintenance

Maintenance is an important part of server management. By making sure that your...

How to FTP to Your Server

With an FTP (or File Transfer Protocol) program, you can connect to a remote server or...

What is a Dedicated Server?

Unlike normal hosting plans, which put many customers' accounts on a single server, a...

Can I Run Windows Update on My Dedicated Windows Servers?

Yes. You are the only person who is using your dedicated server. It is yours to do...

How do I run updates on my dedicated server?

All updates regarding patches, software, and bug fixes are the responsibility of the...

Update DNS on Your VPS or Dedicated Server

If you have a Windows dedicated server running Parallels Plesk Panel 8.6 or lower or...

Reset Your Dedicated Server's Password

If you cannot remember the root password for your dedicated server, we will need to...

Finding Your Account's PHP Version Using Phpinfo

The easiest way to find your PHP settings for an account is to upload a PHP info...

What software is installed on my Windows dedicated server?

The following software is installed on your Windows dedicated server after setup:...

What server upgrades or modifications require a re-provision or downtime?

These instructions do not apply to server with the Gateway interface ( more info )....

Changing Your Server's Password

If you want to change your password, you can log in to your server and change it using...

Adding IP Addresses to Your Windows Server (Traditional)

WARNING: We have multiple configuration methods for our servers' networking. To make...

What is open_basedir?

The open_basedir function defines the locations or paths from which PHP is allowed to...

Logging in to Your Server

Logging in to your server depends on its operating system and whether or not you have...