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.
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.
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.
Step-by-step reinstallation
1
Log in to your Control Panel
Go to your VPS Management Portal and open the Services tab.
2
Locate your VPS
Select the VPS you want to reinstall.
3
Click “Reinstall OS”
Select your preferred operating system and set a new password.
This will be your Linux root or Windows Administrator password.
This will be your Linux root or Windows Administrator password.
⚠️ Note: No confirmation email is sent when reinstalling. Keep your new password safe!
Installation time and port behavior
Once the reinstallation starts, your VPS will go through the automated setup process. The image below shows the typical duration and port behavior for each operating system:
During reinstallation, remote access (SSH/RDP) is temporarily disabled while your VPS is being rebuilt.
You can connect again once the installation finishes, typically after ≈ 5 minutes for Linux or ≈ 15 minutes for Windows.⚠️ Do not power off or reboot your VPS during this time, as it may interrupt the OS setup.
You can connect again once the installation finishes, typically after ≈ 5 minutes for Linux or ≈ 15 minutes for Windows.⚠️ Do not power off or reboot your VPS during this time, as it may interrupt the OS setup.
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.
• 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.