How to Create a Cloud VPS / Instance

Cloud instances (VPS) can be created from the Cloud Control Panel. You can access the control panel through the Client Area or directly at https://cloud.ramnode.com (check your cloud information email for login details).

To Launch an Instance

1. Access the Cloud Control Panel. (Sign up here if you don't already have a cloud account).
   
   
2. Click the Instances tab on the left sidebar:
   
   
   
   
3. Click the orange + button at the bottom right.
   
   
   
   
4. Enter your instance name and select a region to view available plans.
   
   
   
   
5. Select the category and size (also called Flavor) for your instance.
   
   
   
   
6. Click "CHANGE" to select an boot source / operating system.
   
   
   For differences between ISO and Cloud boot sources, see this article.
   
   
7. Network Selection will be displayed if you created a private network. If not, the option will be hidden and a public IP will be assigned by default. Select SSH key(s) and/or enter a root password as desired.
   
   
   (Advanced users may also want to utilize Cloud-init user data)
   
   
8. Click CREATE INSTANCE to launch a new VPS!