How to create a Dedibox VPS

Reviewed on 15 May 2024 • Published on 15 May 2024

A Dedibox VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a private virtualized server that operates within a larger physical infrastructure. It provides directly accessible computing resources and greater control of your hosting environment than shared hosting solutions.

VPS are suitable for various use cases, including hosting websites, web applications, databases, development environments, etc. They balance performance, control, and affordability for businesses and individuals with moderate to high-traffic websites or applications.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

A Dedibox account logged into the console
Added a payment method to your account

Log in to your Dedibox console account and click Order in the navigation at the top of the page.
From the drop-down menu, select Dedibox VPS to access the Dedibox VPS offers page.
Choose the VPS offer you want to deploy, and proceed by clicking Order.
Specify the geographical region where you want your VPS deployed.
Select your preferred location for the virtual machine deployment, then click Order to proceed.
Choose your virtual machine’s desired Operating System (OS) and select the appropriate OS version.
Enter a hostname for your VPS, ensuring it contains at least eight (8) alphanumeric characters.
Optionally paste an SSH key that can be used for authentication when connecting to the Dedibox VPS using SSH, then click Order. An order summary displays.
Review all the parameters for your virtual machine and check the message boxes to indicate you have read the terms of service and specific VPS conditions.
Click Confirm my order to confirm your purchase and initiate the deployment of your VPS.
Note
It may take a few minutes for your VPS to be delivered and visible in your account.