How to manage the VPS from the VHI dashboard

In this article, we’ll show you how to manage the VPS server from the VHI dashboard. 

Access VHI dashboard

1. Log in to your HostPapa Dashboard.
2. Click My Services. 
3. Go to the Web Hosting section and look for the VPS you want to work with.
4. Click Launch. 

Manage your VPS service from the VHI dashboard

Once you’re logged in, the interface will look like this:

The available options within this control panel are:

1. Change Password – You can fill in the desired password or choose to generate one. We recommend using the Generate Password option and setting a strong password for your server. That will be your server’s root password and should be as strong as possible.
2. Stop VM – This option shuts down the server. Once the server has stopped, a new option, “Start VM,” will be available to power on the server.
3. Pause VM – This feature is similar to a physical computer’s hibernation/sleep functionality. When the VPS is paused, any data in the RAM memory will be loaded back there when the VPS is started.
4. Soft/Hard Reboot – The hard reboot is equivalent to pulling the power plug off a physical server, plugging it back in, and rebooting it. In contrast, a soft reboot is a reboot command sent to the operating system. We always recommend using a soft reboot.
5. Console – This creates an encrypted connection to the operating system used by your VPS. It is not an SSH connection, although the console has a ‘command line interface’ similar to that used by a Linux-based operating system.

If you need help with your HostPapa account, please open a support ticket from your dashboard.