Getting started with your VPS Print

In short: A Virgo Networks VPS gives you dedicated virtual resources, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, full administrative access and a browser-based console. Complete the security and recovery checks below before placing a new server into production.

Find the service details

1. Sign in to the Virgo Networks Client Area.
2. Go to Services > My Services and select the VPS.
3. Record the assigned IP addresses, operating system and access information.
4. Open the web console and confirm that you can reach it before changing SSH or firewall settings.

Connect to a Linux VPS

Use an SSH client and the address supplied with the service. A typical first connection is:

ssh root@your-server-address

Confirm the host-key fingerprint when prompted. If the connection fails, use the browser console to check that the server is running and that networking and SSH are available.

Essential first steps

1. Install all operating-system security updates.
2. Create a named administrator account and configure sudo where supported.
3. Add an SSH public key and test it in a second session before disabling password authentication.
4. Configure a firewall that permits only required services. Keep the console open until remote access is proven.
5. Set the hostname, time zone and accurate time synchronisation.
6. Configure application-aware backups to a separate system and test a restore.
7. Enable monitoring for availability, storage, memory, updates and certificate expiry.

Before going live

Confirm DNS, reverse DNS, firewall rules, TLS certificates, mail-delivery requirements, backup success and recovery access. Avoid exposing a fresh database or administration panel directly to the public internet.

If you are locked out or cannot reach the console, open a technical-support ticket with the service name, affected address, time of failure and recent changes. Never include a root password in an ordinary ticket reply.

Service information: Virgo Networks VPS hosting.