IP Addresses
Network Is Down (Linux server)
Sometimes it feels like your server is unreachable or the network is not working. In these cases, the best first step is to connect directly to the server using VNC and check its status.
How to Connect to the Server via VNC
- Log in to the KVM Management Portal.
- Locate your VPS in the Services tab.
- Click on Start VNC , then use noVNC to connect to the console of your server.
What to Check Once Connected via VNC
If your server’s operating system is Linux:
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Check the network interfaces:
- Make sure the network interface (e.g.,
eth0
,ens3
) is UP and has a valid IP address.
- Make sure the network interface (e.g.,
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Check the gateway and ping it:
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Identify the gateway address (look for the line
default via ...
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Then ping the gateway:
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Ping local addresses:
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Ensure the local network stack is working:
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Check the SSH service:
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Verify if the SSH service is running:
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Check the web server (if applicable):
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If nginx or apache is installed:
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Review recent logs:
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Check for any recent system or network errors:
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Restart the networking service if necessary:
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If there are issues with the network interfaces or configuration:
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