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Welcome to DoRoyal! This guide walks you through your first steps after your Virtual Private Server has been provisioned.
1. Locate Your Welcome Email
When your VPS was activated, we sent you a welcome email containing:
- Your server's main IP address
- Your SSH username
- Your service details (plan, hostname, billing cycle)
- A link to the King Panel where you manage your VPS
For security reasons, your root password is not included in the email. You can view it at any time from your Client Area under Services > My Services > (your VPS).
2. Connect to Your Server via SSH
Linux / macOS: Open a terminal and run:
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP
Windows: Use Windows Terminal or PowerShell with the same command, or a client such as PuTTY.
When prompted, enter the root password from your Client Area. The first time you connect, you will be asked to accept the server's host key fingerprint; type yes.
3. Secure Your Server
Because your VPS is unmanaged, securing it is your responsibility. At minimum we recommend:
- Change your root password immediately:
passwd
- Update all packages:
apt update && apt upgrade -y # Debian/Ubuntu dnf update -y # AlmaLinux/Rocky/Fedora
- Set up SSH key authentication and disable password login (see our article Securing Your VPS: SSH Keys and Firewall Basics).
- Enable a firewall (UFW or firewalld).
4. Point Your Domain to Your VPS
Create an A record at your DNS provider pointing your domain to your server's main IP address. DNS propagation typically takes minutes but can take up to 24 hours.
5. Manage Your VPS in the King Panel
Reboots, OS reinstalls, console access, and usage graphs are all available in the King Panel. See our article How to Use the King Panel for a full walkthrough.
Need Help?
Your VPS is an unmanaged service. Our team is happy to assist with hardware, network, and billing questions; server administration is up to you. See What Does Unmanaged VPS Support Cover? for details, or open a support ticket.
