> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.edbb.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Mount an ISO Image

> Load recovery tools or custom installers by mounting an ISO directly from the EDBB Control Panel.

## Mount ISO Images from the Control Panel

<Info>
  Mounting an ISO temporarily changes the boot order. Be ready for the VPS to reboot and save any work before you proceed.
</Info>

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## Before You Start

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="🔐 Control Panel Access">
    Confirm you can sign in to the <a href="https://my.edbb.com/clientarea.php" target="_blank">EDBB Control Panel</a> and open the service Control Panel.
  </Card>

  <Card title="🕒 Maintenance Window">
    Plan a short outage—the VPS restarts when the ISO is attached.
  </Card>

  <Card title="🖥️ Console Ready">
    Enable VNC via the quick actions (Server On column) or follow the <a href="https://docs.edbb.com/enable-vnc-server">VNC enable guide</a> if it is currently disabled.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Use the EDBB ISO Library

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Installation tab">
    From your VPS Control Panel, switch to <strong>Installation</strong>, then the <strong>ISO Boot</strong> sub-tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick an ISO">
    Choose from the built-in helper images (Linux rescue tools, Windows password helper, etc.).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Mount & reboot">
    Tick <strong>Force reset & boot from the selected ISO</strong>, then click <strong>Mount ISO</strong>. The VPS reboots automatically into that image.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/edbackboneco/6MSQb3s7ohtG7kzq/assets/vps-mount-iso.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=6MSQb3s7ohtG7kzq&q=85&s=e646efb944de0b1aa1dc5ce5906c6369" alt="EDBB ISO library selection" width="1446" height="1136" data-path="assets/vps-mount-iso.png" />

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## Work from the Console

<Steps>
  <Step title="Launch the console">
    Click <strong>Open Console</strong> to open the portal console (or connect with your VNC client).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Follow boot prompts">
    Most ISOs ask you to press a key quickly—watch the console so you don't miss the prompt.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Finish your tasks">
    Complete the installer or recovery steps. Leave the ISO mounted if you need multiple restarts.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Unmount When Finished

<Steps>
  <Step title="Return to ISO Boot">
    Go back to <strong>Installation → ISO Boot</strong>.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Unmount">
    Click <strong>Unmount</strong> (or switch to <strong>Boot from local disk</strong>) so the VPS boots normally next time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Reboot if needed">
    Use the <strong>Server On</strong> menu to restart the VPS from disk and disable VNC if you no longer need console access.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Unmounting ensures the VPS returns to its local disk on the next restart.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/edbackboneco/6MSQb3s7ohtG7kzq/assets/un-mount-new.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=6MSQb3s7ohtG7kzq&q=85&s=281e20e809313f3958564d703bce3e42" alt="Unmount ISO option in the portal" width="1432" height="1158" data-path="assets/un-mount-new.png" />