Contabo

In this tutorial, we will walk you through setting up a Virtual Private Server (VPS) on Contabo and install Ubuntu. Do not worry if you have no technical background; we will keep things simple and straightforward.

Step 1: Create a Contabo Account

• Navigate to Contabo.

• Click on the "Sign Up" button.

Step 2: Select the Right VPS

• Choose "VPS" then "Cloud VPS".

• Opt for "CLOUD VPS 1".

• Configure your VPS accordingly.

  • For configurations requiring 4 cores and 8GB of RAM, "CLOUD VPS 1" is recommended.

Step 3: Choose Term Length, Region, and Storage Type

• Decide on the term length for your service.

• Select a region close to you or your target audience for optimized performance.

• Choose your preferred storage type.

  

Step 4: Select Your Operating System Image

• Under the "Popular" section, find and click on the "Ubuntu" tab.

• Select “Ubuntu 20.04” from the available options.

  

Step 5: Set Your Server Password

• Create and set a secure password for your server.

  

Step 6: Leave Other Options as Default

• Proceed with the remaining options left at their default settings.

  

Step 7: Go to VPS Control Panel

• Complete your purchase.

• After purchase, go to “VPS control” to view your server's "Public IP Address" and "Default user".

  

Step 8: Connect to Your VPS

1. For Windows Users:

   • Download Putty.

   • Use Putty to connect by entering your server IP and using the credentials found in “VPS control”.

2. For MacOS Users:

   • Open the Terminal.

   • Type ssh [user]@[server ip], replacing [user] and [server ip] with the information from “VPS control”.

   • When prompted, enter the password you set in Step 5.

Conclusion

That's it! You've successfully set up a VPS on Contabo, installed Ubuntu server with necessary firewall configuration.

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