Installing a Custom Operating System
This guide walks you through the process of installing any Linux-based OS that is not provided in our standard OS templates.
Windows Limitation: This method is only suitable for Linux-based distributions. Custom Windows installations are not possible as they require IPMI access to mount ISO files.
Warning - Data Loss: This procedure will irreversibly erase all data on your server. Ensure you have a full backup before you begin.
Activate Rescue Mode
To write directly to the hard drive, the currently installed system must be inactive. First, boot your server into Linux Rescue Mode via your PowerPanel.
Guide: How to start Rescue Mode →
Download the OS Image
Once connected via SSH to the rescue system, download your preferred distribution's image directly into the temporary memory (/tmp).
Make sure to use a direct link that immediately triggers the download of the file (usually ending in .iso or .img).
Flash the Image to Disk
Identify your target drive and use the dd tool to write the image.
Finalize and Reboot
Once the process is complete, follow these steps to boot from the newly flashed drive:
exit in the console.Guide: How to cancel Rescue Mode →
Need Assistance?
Detailed information on various distributions can be found in their official community wikis.