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Reinstall your VPS with a fresh OS

You can reinstall your Virtual Private Server (VPS) with a clean operating system in just a few clicks.
Whether you’re switching from Linux to Windows or simply starting fresh, the Reinstall OS feature lets you rebuild your VPS quickly and securely.
⚠️ Important: Reinstalling your VPS will permanently erase all data.
Make sure you have backups before proceeding.
Reinstall VPS Button

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Watch: Linux auto-install video guide

Watch this short tutorial to see how to reinstall your VPS with Linux.
We’ll walk you through the essential steps to ensure a smooth and successful installation.

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Watch: Windows auto-install video guide

This video shows you how to reinstall your VPS with Windows Server (RDP).
Learn how to start the reinstall, set your administrator password, and re-enable remote access.

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Step-by-step reinstallation

1

Log in to your control panel

Go to your VPS Management Portal and open Services → My Services.
2

Locate your VPS

Select the VPS you want to reinstall.
3

Click “Reinstall OS”

Select the operating-system family, then its version. Review the optional SSH public-key field where available and set a new password.
This will be your Linux root or Windows Administrator password.
⚠️ Note: EDIS Global doesn’t send a confirmation email when you reinstall. Keep your new password safe!
4

Start installation

Once you have checked the selected VPS, saved your new password and backed up your data, click Start installation. Wait for the process to finish before reconnecting.
Reinstall OS dialog with operating-system selection and Start installation highlighted

The password is masked in this example.

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Installation time and port behavior

Allow the automated setup to finish before connecting. Typical installation times are:

Linux

≈ 5minutes
SSH · TCP port 22Unavailable during installation.

Windows

≈ 15minutes
Remote Desktop · TCP port 3389Unavailable during installation.
These times are approximate. SSH or RDP being unavailable while setup runs is expected and does not, by itself, mean the installation has failed.
Do not power off, reboot, or start another reinstall while installation is in progress. Interrupting setup can leave the operating system incomplete.
Once setup finishes, connect using SSH for Linux or Remote Desktop for Windows, with the password you chose during reinstallation. EDIS Global doesn’t send a new credentials email.
Reinstalling Linux can change its SSH host key. If your client reports “REMOTE HOST IDENTIFICATION HAS CHANGED”, follow the host-key verification steps before accepting the new key.

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Installation via Cloud-Init

If you prefer to use your own operating system image, EDIS Global also supports installations via Cloud-Init.
This method is ideal for advanced users who want to bring their own (BYO) image, such as a custom or pre-built .qcow2 file. Cloud-Init user-data then configures the image automatically on first boot.
Use Cloud-Init when you need to:
• deploy a custom or pre-configured operating system image
• automate user creation, SSH keys, or initial setup commands
• maintain full control over your server’s image and configurationIf you just need a clean Linux or Windows environment, the Reinstall OS option is simpler and faster.
Last modified on September 30, 2026