Managing a Server
Clicking the server's name in the list takes you to its details page. This page includes tabs for information, disks, snapshots, plan changes, and add-ons.
Power operations
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
| Shut down | Shutdown with a suitable grace period for services to close cleanly |
| Cold shutdown | Immediate power-off of the server, with no grace period |
| Restart | Normal restart |
| Cold restart | Immediate restart, equivalent to pressing the reset button |
Always try the normal option first. Only use the "cold" mode when the server is unresponsive — it carries a risk of filesystem damage.
Disks
From the Disks tab, you can create a new disk, expand an existing one, or delete it.
- The operating system disk cannot be resized or deleted.
- A newly created disk becomes visible inside the operating system only after a server restart.
- Deleting a disk is also finalized only after a server restart.
After adding a disk, you need to partition and mount it inside the operating system.
Snapshots
From the Snapshots tab, you can take a point-in-time snapshot of the server, restore it, or delete it.
A snapshot is stored on the same underlying infrastructure as your server. For critical data, also keep a backup copy elsewhere.
Changing the plan
From the Change Plan tab, you can change the server's resources. Servers created with a ready-made plan can select a different plan, while servers with custom resources set the CPU and RAM values directly.
Traffic add-on
From the Add-ons tab, you can purchase an additional traffic package. The initial and remaining amount of each package is shown.
Each server can have only one active traffic package at a time.
Reinstalling the operating system
The "Reinstall OS" option rebuilds the server from the original image.
This operation deletes the operating system disk and rebuilds it from scratch. All data on the main disk is lost and cannot be recovered. Back up your data before proceeding.
Deleting a server
To delete a server, you must enter the exact server name in the confirmation box.
Deleting a server destroys all its disks and data, and billing stops. This action cannot be undone.
In the server list, there is an option labeled "Edit." This option changes the server's password and does not change the server's name; the server name cannot be changed after creation.