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Reinstall from the Installation Tab

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.
Installation tab showing Automated Installers, OS tiles, Debian version, password and SSH key fields

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.

Install the operating system

1

Select the operating system

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.
Debian version selector, masked password, optional SSH-RSA field and Start the installation button

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.

Track Progress - then Connect

The Installation tab shows a waiting message while the selected operating system is being installed. Power controls may be temporarily disabled.
Please wait, Debian Trixie (13) is being installed message

During installation, wait for the automated process to finish.

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.
Dashboard Status showing Running

Running confirms the VPS is powered on. Check the display and connection as well.

Actual VPS Screenshot card with a Debian console login prompt

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.

Install a Custom Image

For a custom qcow2 image and first-boot automation, follow Provision with Cloud-Init. For installation media, use Mount an ISO image.