Documentation Index
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Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Managing Your VPS
The dashboard integrated with Proxmox gives you complete control over your VPS. This guide covers essential management tasks.Accessing the VPS Control Panel
- Log in to dash.breezehost.xyz with your account credentials
- Navigate to “Services” or “My Services” in the menu
- Find your VPS service and click “Manage” or the service name to open the control panel
VPS Power Controls
The VPS control panel includes quick action buttons for essential operations.Start/Stop/Restart
Your VPS provides three power management options:| Action | Use Case | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Start | VPS is powered off | Powers on your server (takes 30-60 seconds) |
| Stop | Need to shut down the server | Graceful shutdown (allows running services to close properly) |
| Restart | Apply kernel updates, reload services | Restarts your VPS (takes 30-60 seconds) |
| Force Stop | Server unresponsive | Immediate power-off (use only if necessary) |
Stop is safer than Force Stop as it allows your applications to shut down gracefully. Only use Force Stop if your server is completely unresponsive.
Monitoring Resources
The dashboard displays real-time resource usage for your VPS:- CPU Usage: Current and historical CPU utilization
- RAM Usage: Memory consumption by your applications
- Disk Usage: Storage usage and remaining capacity
- Network: Bandwidth usage and data transfer statistics
Console Access (noVNC)
The noVNC console provides direct access to your server’s terminal, useful for troubleshooting when SSH is unavailable.Using the Console
- In the VPS control panel, look for a “Console” or “VNC” button
- Click to open the web-based console interface
- You’ll see your VPS’s terminal output and can interact directly with the system
When to Use Console
- SSH Connection Issues: Troubleshoot networking problems
- Bootloader Access: Modify GRUB settings during startup
- Emergency Recovery: Access your system when SSH is disabled
- Kernel Panics: View error messages from system failures
Reinstalling Your Operating System
Sometimes you need a fresh start. The dashboard allows OS reinstallation directly.Reinstall Process
Backup Important Data
Before reinstalling, download or backup any critical files. Reinstallation wipes the entire drive.
Select New Operating System
Choose your preferred OS from the available options in the dropdown list.
Confirm Reinstallation
Confirm the action. A new root password will be generated and emailed to you.
Wait for Completion
Reinstallation takes 2-5 minutes. Your VPS will restart automatically with the fresh OS.
Viewing Server Details
The control panel displays important server information:- Server IP Address: Your VPS’s public IP (used for SSH, web services, DNS)
- Hostname: Server’s internal name
- Operating System: Currently installed OS
- Plan Details: CPU, RAM, storage allocation
- Billing Information: Next renewal date, pricing
Bandwidth and Usage Statistics
Monitor your data consumption through the panel:- Monthly Bandwidth: How much data has been transferred
- Bandwidth Limit: Your plan’s monthly allowance
- Data Direction: Inbound vs. outbound data
Excessive bandwidth usage may indicate a security issue (e.g., DDoS attack, compromised account). Contact support if you notice unusual spikes.
Service Suspension and Termination
Suspension
Services may be automatically suspended if:- Payment fails and invoice becomes overdue
- Terms of Service violations are detected
- Abuse of resources or services occurs
- Resolving the issue (paying invoice, etc.)
- Requesting reactivation from support
- Waiting for automatic reactivation (typically immediate upon issue resolution)
Termination
You can terminate your VPS at any time:- Log into the dashboard
- Navigate to your VPS service
- Look for “Terminate” or “Cancel Service” button
- Confirm the cancellation
Upgrading Your VPS
If your application needs more resources:- Log into the dashboard
- Navigate to your VPS service
- Click “Upgrade” or “Change Plan”
- Select a larger plan with more CPU/RAM/storage
- Confirm the upgrade
- Provision additional resources immediately
- May require a brief restart to apply changes
- Bill the difference prorated to your next renewal date
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Can’t Connect via SSH
- Verify the server IP address is correct
- Ensure port 22 is open in your firewall
- Check your firewall rules with
ufw status(if configured) - Try the noVNC console to diagnose boot issues
- Contact support if problems persist
Out of Disk Space
- Check disk usage:
df -h - Find large files:
du -sh /* - Clean package manager:
apt clean && apt autoclean - Delete unnecessary files
- Upgrade to a larger plan if persistent
High CPU Usage
- List processes:
toporhtop - Identify resource hogs
- Stop unnecessary services
- Optimize your applications
- Upgrade your plan if needed
Next Steps
Networking Configuration
Configure DNS, firewalls, and reverse proxies for your applications.
VPS Overview
Learn more about VPS hosting and common use cases.

