Set up my server

After you purchase a Dedicated Server, it's time to complete your setup with its server name and other administrative info.

1. Go to your product page.
2. Under Servers, next to the server you want to use, click Manage.
3. Enter a name for your server in the Server name field.
4. Select an OS and data center location (if available) and then click Next.
5. Complete the following fields, and then click Finish.
   
   Admin Username - Create a username to log in to your server. Use a string of 5 to 12 lowercase letters and/or numbers. Don't use reserved words like "server" or "password." 
   
   Password & Confirm Password - Enter a password to log in to the server. 
   
   
6. We'll complete the setup and your server should be ready to use shortly.
7.  Note: If your server isn't ready to go within 6 hours, contact us for assistance.

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