Instances How-Tos

Validated on 03 July 2023 - Last edited on 02 July 2023

FibaCloud Instances are Linux-based virtual machines (VMs) running on virtualized hardware. Every Instance you create is a new server that you can use independently or as part of a larger, cloud-based infrastructure.

Getting Started

How to Create Instance

Create Instances and customize the image, plan, authentication method, and quantity of Instances you want.

Connection

How to Connect to Instances with SSH

Use a terminal to connect to Instances using OpenSSH or PuTTY for shell access to your remote server.

How to Connect to Instances with the Instance Console

Use the Instance Console from a web browser to connect to Instances for native-like terminal access to your remote server.

How to Transfer Files to Instances With FileZilla

Securely move files between Instances and your local machine using FileZilla, an open-source FTP client.

Configuration

Choose Authentication for a New Instance

Review SSH key and password choices when creating an Instance.

How to Track Performance with Instance Graphs

Read the control panel graphs for CPU, memory, disk I/O and network traffic.

Instance Management

How to Resize Instances

Resizing a Instance lets you change the amount of CPU and RAM a Instance has, optionally add additional disk space, and change to a different type of Instance plan or CPU.

How to Rebuild Instances

Overwrite the entirety of a Instances disk with an image you select.

How to Terminate a Instances

Terminate a Instance to permanently and irreversibly terminate the Instance, its contents, and its automated backups.