VPS Cloud Server — Complete Guide

The full VPS lifecycle: choosing and creating, power control, reinstall, VNC console, firewall, traffic, backups, network and renewal.

VPS (cloud servers) are the most commonly used resource on NextCLi. This article covers the full lifecycle, from choosing and creating to day-to-day operations.

Choosing & creating

Browse available specs under "Products → VPS": you can filter by region (e.g. Hong Kong hk-1), and there are single-machine specs as well as bundles (provision multiple machines in one order, with free private-network interconnect).

VPS products: regions, bundles and specs at a glance

Steps to create:

  • Choose the spec (vCPU / memory / disk), region and image (operating system).
  • Set the hostname, login method (password or SSH key) and billing period.
  • Confirm the order and pay from your balance; delivery starts and usually completes within minutes.
  • Once delivered, the instance appears under "Console → VPS" — open the detail page to manage it.

Create an instance: pick spec, billing period and image, pay from balance

Before provisioning the VPS list is empty; after provisioning your instances appear here, where you can power on/off, reinstall, renew, destroy, and more:

VPS instance list (manage here after provisioning)

Power & system operations

On the VPS detail page you can:

  • Power on / off / reboot: everyday power control.
  • Reinstall the OS: switch the operating-system image (this wipes the disk — back up first).
  • Reset password: reset the root/admin password.
  • VNC console: a web-based remote console — use it to get into the system for troubleshooting when SSH won't connect.

Network & security

  • Firewall (security group): configure inbound/outbound rules to allow or block ports and sources.
  • Traffic monitoring: view bandwidth and traffic usage.
  • Network / private network: add multiple VPS to the same private network (VPC) for internal connectivity.

Backups, snapshots & monitoring

  • Snapshots / backups: create point-in-time snapshots of an instance for rollback or cloning.
  • Monitoring: view CPU, memory, disk and network metrics.
  • Logs: review the instance's operation and system events.

Upgrades, renewal & recycling

  • Online resize: some specs support adjusting CPU / memory online (usually needs a reboot to take effect); online disk resize of a running system disk depends on actual support.
  • Renewal / auto-renewal: renew manually on the renewal page or enable auto-renewal to avoid suspension at expiry.
  • Recycle bin: destroyed instances go to the recycle bin and can be recovered within the retention period; after that they are fully released.

Common questions

  • Can't connect via SSH? Get into the system with the VNC console first, then check firewall rules and sshd status.
  • Data gone after reinstall? Reinstalling wipes the disk — always back up or snapshot beforehand.
  • Resize didn't take effect? CPU/memory changes usually need a reboot; online disk resize may not apply to a running system disk.

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Related references (by task)

  • Ordering: How to buy / order a VPS
  • Power & system: Power on / off / reboot · Reinstall the OS · Reset root password
  • Connecting: Web console (VNC) · Troubleshoot connection failures
  • Network & monitoring: Firewall / security group · Monitoring · Online resize
  • Backups & lifecycle: Snapshots & backups · Renewal · Destroy · Recover from recycle bin
  • FAQ: VPS FAQ