How do I reinstall my VPS or change its operating system?

You can reinstall your VPS with a fresh operating system whenever you need a clean slate or a different OS. The reinstall and OS-selection flow is moving to our new VPS panel, so we'll make sure you're on the current steps.

Before you reinstall

A reinstall wipes the machine completely, so a little preparation protects your data.

1. Back up anything you want to keep first — worlds, files, databases, configs.
2. Download your data over SFTP or through your file tools before starting.
3. Double-check you've saved everything, because there's no undo once the reinstall begins.

Warning: A reinstall permanently erases the current OS and all data on the VPS. Download anything important beforehand — it cannot be recovered afterward.

Requesting a reinstall or OS change

The reinstall/OS options are moving to our new VPS panel, so the exact steps are changing during the rollout.

1. Decide which OS you'd like to end up on.
2. Open a ticket to reinstall or switch OS.
3. We'll either handle the reinstall for you or walk you through the current flow on the new panel.

Frequently asked questions

Which OS options are available? Ask us — the catalog is being finalised on the new VPS panel, and we'll tell you exactly what you can choose from right now.