Use the EDBB Installation tab to select an operating system, set access credentials and follow installation progress. Reinstalling erases existing data.
Reinstalling replaces the operating system on your existing VPS. Open Services, select the VPS, then choose Installation → Automated Installers.
Reinstalling permanently erases the VPS disk. Back up your data before continuing. Treat Start the installation as the destructive action; do not expect a separate confirmation screen.
Start with the Installation tab: select an OS family, then its version and access credentials.
The example uses Debian. Select the Windows tile for a Windows Server installation. Available versions depend on the selected OS family.
Click an OS family tile, such as Debian, Ubuntu or Windows. Then choose the required release in Version.
2
Prepare access credentials
Set a strong password and store it securely. For Linux, the panel also provides an optional SSH-RSA public-key field. Never paste a private key there.
Check the version and save your credentials before starting. The password stays masked.
3
Start the reinstall
Check that you selected the correct VPS and have a backup, then click Start the installation. The installer replaces the disk contents and starts the VPS automatically.A reinstall does not send a new welcome email. Use the credentials you specified for the new Linux root or Windows Administrator account.
Do not power off, restart or power cycle the VPS during installation. The installer handles the required restarts. SSH/RDP access is unavailable until installation finishes.
When the waiting message clears, return to Dashboard and check Status. Refresh the Screenshot preview to see boot progress or the login screen.
Running confirms the VPS is powered on. Check the display and connection as well.
The refreshed Debian display shows a login prompt after this reinstall.
Running alone does not prove that SSH, RDP or applications are ready. Try your normal connection after installation finishes. If access still fails after the installation window, use the VNC console and connectivity guide.
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