How to Deploy Your First VPS

This tutorial will guide you through deploying your first Virtual Private Server.

Prerequisites

  • Active LetsCloud account
  • Payment method on file
  • Basic understanding of server administration

Step 1: Choose Your Plan

  1. Log into your LetsCloud dashboard
  2. Navigate to VPS section
  3. Select the plan that fits your needs

Step 2: Configure Your Server

Operating System

Choose from:

  • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
  • CentOS 8
  • Debian 11
  • Rocky Linux 9

Server Specifications

  • CPU cores
  • RAM amount
  • Storage size
  • Bandwidth allocation

Step 3: Deploy

  1. Review your configuration
  2. Click Deploy Server
  3. Wait for provisioning (usually 2-5 minutes)
  4. Receive server credentials via email

Step 4: Initial Setup

# Connect via SSH
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Update system
apt update && apt upgrade -y

# Create non-root user
adduser newuser
usermod -aG sudo newuser

Next Steps

  • Configure firewall
  • Install your applications
  • Set up monitoring
  • Configure backups

Congratulations! Your VPS is ready to use. 🎉

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