Operating System Reinstallation

The Rebuild function of VirtFusion panel lets you completely reinstall your server's operating system in a few clicks, choosing from available templates.

Rebuild deletes all data on disk. Before proceeding, backup everything you want to keep: files, databases, configurations. The operation is irreversible.

When to Use Rebuild

System corrupted and can't access anymore
Want to change Linux distribution (e.g. Ubuntu to Debian)
Want fresh system from scratch
Server compromised and want total reinstall

How to Execute Rebuild

Access VirtFusion panel
Select your server
Go to Options (or Rebuild if direct button)
Click Rebuild Server
Choose operating system from menu (distribution and version)
(Optional) Choose SSH keys to inject automatically
Set root password (or let it generate random: you'll get email)
Confirm by clicking Rebuild

Process takes 2-5 minutes typically. Server will automatically restart with new OS.

Available Operating Systems

Typically available templates include:

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS
Debian 11, 12
AlmaLinux 8, 9
Rocky Linux 8, 9
CentOS Stream 9
Fedora (latest versions)
Windows Server (if enabled in plan)

Exact list depends on configured templates. Contact support if you need specific distribution not in list.

After Rebuild

Once complete, you'll get credentials via email (or you set them during rebuild). Then:

Access via SSH: ssh root@SERVER_IP
Update system: apt update && apt upgrade -y
Follow first access guide

Custom ISO Installation

If you want install OS not in templates, use custom ISO:

Go to Media in VirtFusion panel
Upload or select ISO
Mount ISO on server
Go to Options → modify boot order putting CD-ROM before disk
Restart server
Access VNC Console to proceed with graphic wizard

ISO installation requires interacting via VNC console to complete graphic wizard of OS.