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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 setting up my Virtual Private Server take?

Setting up your Virtual Private Server (VPS) can take up to 29 hours. It may take up...

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...

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...

Magento: Apply SUPEE-5344 (VPS & Dedicated Servers)

Magento announced a critical security vulnerability with its software and issued a...

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...

Starting over with My Server (Reprovision)

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

Is there functionality that is not available to my Windows Virtual Private Server?

Due to the nature of virtualization software, some system functionality is not...

Can I install Windows patches on my Virtual Private Server?

Your ability to install patches on your Windows® Virtual Private Server (VPS)...

Can I change the time zone on my Windows Virtual Private Server?

No, you cannot permanently change the time zone setting on your Windows® Virtual...

What can I do with a Virtual Private Server?

Compared to shared hosting accounts, a Virtual Private Server (VPS) offers you more...

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...

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...

Adding Bandwidth-Overage Protection to Your Server

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

Setting up Your Server

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

Generating a Strong Password

A password is your first and last line of defense in computer security. Typically...

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

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

Patching Your Server

To protect yourself from security vulnerabilities, you must patch your server...

Changing Your Server's Password

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

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...

What software do you install on my Windows Virtual Private Server?

This is the software installed on your Windows Virtual Private Server: Operating...

Update DNS on Your VPS or Dedicated Server

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