# Gcore Hosting > Order and manage Gcore Dedicated Servers and Virtual Servers with DDoS protection, BGP, SSL certificates, account management, billing, and API-based server management. - [Hosting](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting.md): Order and manage Gcore Dedicated Servers and Virtual Servers with DDoS protection, BGP, SSL certificates, account management, billing, and API-based server management. ## Dedicated servers - [About dedicated server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/about-dedicated-servers.md): Deploy Gcore Dedicated Servers with Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 processors, DDR4 ECC memory, IPMI management, and full OS installation capability for resource-intensive workloads, data storage, and non-virtualized applications. ## Before purchase - [Test the connectivity between your location and the server you want to buy](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/before-purchase/test-the-connectivity-between-your-location-and-the-server-you-want-to-buy.md): Use the Gcore Looking Glass tool to test connectivity between an IP address and Gcore server nodes via BGP, PING, and TRACEROUTE commands. - [Order a dedicated server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/order-a-dedicated-server.md): Create a Dedicated Server order via the Control Panel or website by selecting a tariff, configuring parameters, and completing payment. - [Upgrade your dedicated server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/upgrade-your-dedicated-server.md): Change Dedicated Server hardware specifications via a support ticket or update the internet plan independently in the Control Panel. ## Manage - [Access DCImanager](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/log-in-to-dcimanager.md): Access DCImanager to manage a dedicated server, restart it, or power it off directly from the hosting Control Panel via the To panel button. - [Log in to IPMI](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/log-in-to-ipmi.md): Access the IPMI interface for a dedicated server via DCImanager to remotely monitor and manage server hardware, power, and OS reinstallation. ## Connect - [Connect to a Windows server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/connect/connect-to-a-windows-server.md): Connect to a Windows server via Remote Desktop Connection using IP address and credentials retrieved from the Gcore Hosting portal or the activation email. - [Connect to a Linux server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/connect/connect-to-a-linux-server.md): Connect to a dedicated Linux server via SSH using credentials from the Gcore Hosting portal or the activation email. - [Manage SSH keys](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/connect/linux-server/manage-ssh-keys.md): Manage SSH keys for Gcore Linux virtual servers — generate a key pair, copy a public key to the server, connect via SSH key, and remove keys from authorized_keys. - [Change the port for SSH connections](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/connect/linux-server/change-the-port-for-ssh-connections.md): Change the SSH listening port on a Linux virtual server by editing sshd_config, restarting the SSH service, and updating firewall rules. ## Operating system - [Install a Linux OS from your ISO image](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/operating-system/install-a-linux-os-from-your-iso-image.md): Deploy a Linux OS on a Dedicated Server by uploading a custom ISO image through the DCI manager, mounting it via IPMI Virtual Storage with Logical Drive type, and rebooting to begin installation. - [Install a Linux OS from a template](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/operating-system/install-a-linux-os-from-a-template.md): Install or reinstall a Linux OS on a dedicated server using a template in DCImanager - select the OS, configure drive layout, and set access credentials. ## Networking ## Additional IP addresses - [Buy an additional IP address](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/networking/additional-ip-addresses/buy-an-additional-ip-address.md): Order additional IPv4 and IPv6 addresses for dedicated servers and virtual private servers in the Gcore Hosting control panel. - [Configure an additional IP address](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/networking/additional-ip-addresses/configure-an-additional-ip-address.md): Configure additional IPv4 and IPv6 addresses on virtual private and dedicated servers via OS network settings on Debian, Ubuntu, and CentOS. - [Connect dedicated servers into a VLAN](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/networking/connect-dedicated-servers-into-a-vlan.md): Create VLANs for dedicated servers using DCI Manager to connect multiple servers into a virtual local network, adding VLAN members by selecting servers and network interfaces. - [Configure a 10 Gbps network card](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/networking/configure-a-10-gbps-network-card.md): Configure a 10 Gbps network interface on a Dedicated Server running Ubuntu, Debian, or CentOS using the ip and ethtool commands. - [Set up a PTR record](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/set-up-a-ptr-record.md): Configure PTR records for virtual private and dedicated servers to map IP addresses to domain names for email server identification. - [Reboot a server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/reboot-a-server.md): Restart a dedicated server from the Control Panel or DCImanager. - [Dedicated server statistics](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/check-statistics-of-your-dedicated-server.md): View daily incoming and outgoing traffic charts and monthly usage overage for dedicated servers via the Control Panel Statistics button. - [Delete a dedicated server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/delete-a-dedicated-server.md): Delete a dedicated server in the Control Panel to remove the server, erase all data, and stop billing charges. ## Troubleshooting - [Server suspended for non-payment](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-a-server-that-was-suspended-for-non-payment.md): Troubleshoot a suspended virtual server by recharging the account balance or enabling auto payment; check payment status in Payments and Expenses. - [Server not responding to ping requests](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-a-server-that-is-not-responding-to-ping-requests.md): Troubleshoot ping failures on hosting servers — ISO network config, unconfigured additional IP, and Great Firewall blocking. - [IP address is in blocklists](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/troubleshooting/remove-your-ip-address-from-blacklists.md): Check if a hosting server IP address is in a blocklist using MXToolbox and request delisting from the blocklist operator. - [Troubleshoot errors with ISO image installation](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-errors-with-iso-image-installation.md): Troubleshoot ISO image upload and mounting errors in Dedicated Servers - check lowercase .iso extension, 9 GB size limit, and four-image limit per account. - [Troubleshoot IPMI errors](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-ipmi-errors.md): Diagnose IPMI login failures including autocomplete issues, error code 1006 (simultaneous sessions), IPMI URL unavailability, and remote console connection failures on Gcore Dedicated Servers via DCImanager. - [Incorrect IP location](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-issues-with-an-incorrect-ip-location.md): Troubleshoot incorrect IP geolocation by verifying location data in MaxMind and RIPE databases and contacting support to submit a location update request. - [Troubleshoot issues with SSH connection](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-issues-with-ssh-connection.md): Troubleshoot SSH connection failures by checking port 22, verifying credentials in the Hosting portal, and accessing the OS via VNC. - [Troubleshoot packet loss and high ping](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-packet-loss-or-high-ping.md): Troubleshoot packet loss and high ping on dedicated servers - disable VPN or proxy, revert network settings, or collect diagnostics and contact support. ## Virtual servers - [About virtual servers](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/about-virtual-servers.md): Deploy KVM-based Virtual Servers on Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu, FreeBSD, Windows Server, or Solaris with guaranteed resource allocation, SSH access, VNC console, and SSD storage for isolated multi-tenant hosting. ## Before purchase - [Choose a virtual server for your needs](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/before-purchase/choose-a-virtual-server-for-your-needs.md): Compare Virtual Server plan types KVM-SSD and KVM-HIGHCPU-SSD to select the right configuration by hardware specs, data center location, and OS support. - [Test the connectivity between your location and the server you want to buy](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/before-purchase/test-the-connectivity-between-your-location-and-the-server-you-want-to-buy.md): Use the Gcore Looking Glass tool to test connectivity between an IP address and Gcore server nodes via BGP, PING, and TRACEROUTE commands. - [Order a virtual server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/order-a-virtual-server.md): Order a virtual server in the Gcore Hosting portal by selecting a plan and data center, configuring the OS, IP addresses, and domain name, then completing payment. - [Upgrade your virtual server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/upgrade-your-virtual-server.md): Request a tariff plan upgrade for a virtual server by submitting a support ticket with the server ID and target plan name. ## Manage - [Features and functions of VMmanager 6](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/main-features-and-functions-of-vmmanager-6.md): Manage virtual servers in VMmanager 6 - stop, restart, suspend, reinstall OS, mount ISO images, change passwords, manage disks, access VNC, run scripts, and enable recovery mode. ## Connect - [Connect to a Windows server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/connect/connect-to-a-windows-server.md): Connect to a Windows server via Remote Desktop Connection using IP address and credentials retrieved from the Gcore Hosting portal or the activation email. ## Linux server - [Connect to a Linux server via control panel](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/connect/linux-server/connect-to-a-linux-server-via-control-panel.md): Access a Linux virtual server terminal console through the VMmanager control panel browser-based VNC session. - [Connect to a Linux server via SSH](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/connect/linux-server/connect-to-linux-server-via-ssh.md): Connect to Linux virtual servers via SSH using credentials from the Hosting portal Instructions tab, from any terminal on macOS, Linux, or Windows. - [Manage SSH keys](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/connect/linux-server/manage-ssh-keys.md): Manage SSH keys for Gcore Linux virtual servers — generate a key pair, copy a public key to the server, connect via SSH key, and remove keys from authorized_keys. - [Change the port for SSH connections](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/connect/linux-server/change-the-port-for-ssh-connections.md): Change the SSH listening port on a Linux virtual server by editing sshd_config, restarting the SSH service, and updating firewall rules. - [Connect to a virtual server via VNC in VMmanager 6](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/connect/connect-to-a-virtual-server-via-vnc.md): Connect to a virtual server via VNC console in VMmanager 6 using credentials retrieved from the Hosting portal Instructions page or the activation email. - [Install GUI (desktop environment) on Ubuntu, CentOS and Debian](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/install-gui-desktop-environment-on-ubuntu-centos-and-debian.md): Install XFCE desktop environment on Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian virtual servers via SSH or VNC using package managers and display managers like lightdm or gdm3. ## Operating system - [Order a Windows Server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/operating-system/buy-a-windows-server.md): Order a Windows Server VPS in the Gcore Hosting portal - available for KVM-SSD-4 and KVM-HIGHCPU-SSD-4 plans and higher with Windows Server 2019 or 2022. - [Install an OS from a template](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/operating-system/install-a-linux-os-from-a-template.md): Reinstall an operating system on a virtual server from OS templates in VMmanager 6 - select CentOS, Debian, FreeBSD, or Ubuntu and configure application scripts. - [Install an OS from an ISO image](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/operating-system/install-a-linux-os-from-your-iso-image.md): Install an operating system on a virtual server from an ISO image in VMmanager 6 - provide an ISO image URL, mount it, and complete installation via VNC. - [Install an operating system from a template in VMmanager 6](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/operating-system/install-an-os-from-a-template-in-vmmanager-6.md): Reinstall an operating system from a template in VMmanager 6 - choose from CentOS, Debian, FreeBSD, or Ubuntu and configure scripts and password. - [Install an OS from an ISO image in VMmanager 6](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/operating-system/install-an-os-from-iso-in-vmmanager-6.md): Mount an ISO image to a virtual server in VMmanager 6 to install a custom OS - provide an HTTP, HTTPS, or FTP URL up to 8 GB and complete installation via VNC. ## Networking - [Allocate an IPv6 address in VMmanager 6](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/networking/allocate-an-ipv6-address-in-vmmanager-6.md): Allocate IPv6 addresses to virtual servers in VMmanager 6 - view assigned addresses in the Virtual machines tab and configure additional IPs via OS settings. ## Additional IP addresses - [Buy an additional IP address](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/networking/additional-ip-addresses/buy-an-additional-ip-address.md): Order additional IPv4 and IPv6 addresses for dedicated servers and virtual private servers in the Gcore Hosting control panel. - [Configure an additional IP address](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/networking/additional-ip-addresses/configure-an-additional-ip-address.md): Configure additional IPv4 and IPv6 addresses on virtual private and dedicated servers via OS network settings on Debian, Ubuntu, and CentOS. - [Set up a PTR record](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/set-up-a-ptr-record.md): Configure PTR records for virtual private and dedicated servers to map IP addresses to domain names for email server identification. - [Delete a virtual server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/delete-a-virtual-server.md): Delete a virtual server from the Gcore Hosting control panel and understand the minimum service term restriction that blocks early deletion. ## Troubleshooting - [Server suspended for non-payment](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-a-server-that-was-suspended-for-non-payment.md): Troubleshoot a suspended virtual server by recharging the account balance or enabling auto payment; check payment status in Payments and Expenses. - [Server not responding to ping requests](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-a-server-that-is-not-responding-to-ping-requests.md): Troubleshoot ping failures on hosting servers — ISO network config, unconfigured additional IP, and Great Firewall blocking. - [IP address is in blocklists](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/troubleshooting/remove-your-ip-address-from-blacklists.md): Check if a hosting server IP address is in a blocklist using MXToolbox and request delisting from the blocklist operator. - [Troubleshoot errors with ISO image installation](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-errors-with-iso-image-installation.md): Troubleshoot ISO image connection errors on virtual servers in VMmanager 6 - check file size under 8 GB, lowercase iso extension, and three-image limit per account. - [Troubleshoot blocked SMTP ports](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-blocked-smtp-ports.md): Troubleshoot blocked SMTP ports on virtual servers - check Support tickets for notifications and contact support to unblock ports 25, 465, and 587. - [Incorrect IP location](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-issues-with-an-incorrect-ip-location.md): Troubleshoot incorrect IP geolocation by verifying location data in MaxMind and RIPE databases and contacting support to submit a location update request. - [Troubleshoot issues with SSH connection](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/virtual-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-issues-with-ssh-connection.md): Troubleshoot SSH connection failures by checking port 22, verifying credentials in the Hosting portal, and accessing the OS via VNC. - [Troubleshoot packet loss and high ping](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/dedicated-servers/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-packet-loss-or-high-ping.md): Troubleshoot packet loss and high ping on dedicated servers - disable VPN or proxy, revert network settings, or collect diagnostics and contact support. ## Other services ## DDoS protection - [About GCore DDoS protection for dedicated servers](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/other-services/ddos-protection/about-gcore-ddos-protection-for-dedicated-servers.md): Configure Gcore DDoS Protection for Dedicated Servers using Basic (free) or Advanced (paid) always-on mode with traffic redirection through Threat Mitigation System (TMS) to filter amplification attacks, volumetric attacks (L3), connection attacks (L4), and application layer attacks (L5-L7) with configurable ACL and OSI layer protection ranges (L3-L4 or L3-L7). - [Activate DDoS protection for your dedicated servers](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/other-services/ddos-protection/activate-ddos-protection-for-your-dedicated-servers.md): Activate DDoS protection for dedicated servers by specifying OSI layers (L3-L4 or L3-L7), bandwidth, and optional IP whitelist/blacklist; protection applies to rented Gcore servers, third-party servers, or new server orders. ## DNS hosting - [Manage DNS hosting](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/other-services/dns-hosting/manage-dns-hosting.md): Activate and configure Gcore DNS hosting service to manage DNS records for up to 25 domains, setting administrator email, name servers, mail servers (MX records), and subdomains (A records) via the control panel. ## SSL certificates - [About SSL certificates](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/other-services/ssl-certificates/about-ssl-certificates.md): Configure domain-validated (DV) and company-validated (OV) SSL certificates including RapidSSL, Comodo Positive SSL, Comodo Essential SSL, Thawte SSL123, and Wildcard variants to encrypt communications and protect sensitive data on subdomains. - [Activate an SSL certificate](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/other-services/ssl-certificates/activate-an-ssl-certificate.md): Activate DV and OV SSL certificates via email confirmation link or company verification process through certification authority audit. ## BGP - [Activate BGP](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/other-services/bgp/activate-bgp.md): Enable BGP service on Dedicated Servers to announce custom IP addresses via Border Gateway Protocol, available through Control Panel ordering and technical support configuration. ## Link aggreagtion - [Activate Link aggregation](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/other-services/link-aggreagtion/activate-link-aggregation.md): Configure Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) bonding on Gcore Bare Metal servers using Port Channel service, ifenslave package, bonding kernel module, and network interface configuration to aggregate multiple Ethernet channels for load balancing and fault tolerance. ## Account management - [Set up notifications](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/account-management/set-up-notifications.md): Configure email notifications in Control Panel User Settings to receive alerts for server end dates and support ticket responses. - [Manage your password](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/account-management/manage-your-password.md): Change or recover Control Panel password via Client Profile section or password recovery page; password must contain minimum 8 characters including uppercase letter and number; account temporarily disabled after 3 failed login attempts. - [Set up two-factor authentication](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/account-management/set-up-two-factor-authentication.md): Enable two-factor authentication in user Settings using Google Authenticator app to scan QR code or manual key entry, then verify with six-digit codes during login and disable via Settings when needed. ## Users - [Add a new user to your account](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/account-management/users/add-a-new-user-to-your-account.md): Create new Control Panel user accounts with name, email, and password via Tools menu; manage user list and credentials in Client section. - [Configure user rights](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/account-management/users/configure-user-rights.md): Configure user rights in Control Panel by enabling or disabling access to sections, subsections, and operations per user via Perm settings, or grant Full access permissions to bypass restrictions. - [View the authorization history of your account](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/account-management/view-the-authorization-history-of-your-account.md): View account authorization history including login timestamps, user email and ID, and source IP addresses in Control Panel Statistic Access Log. ## Payments - [Pay for GCore services (payment methods)](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/payments/pay-for-gcore-services-payment-methods.md): Configure account payments in USD or EUR via PayPal, bank transfer, bank card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Union Pay), or Alipay through Dashboard Add funds interface with payer selection and company details. - [Renew the server](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/payments/renew-your-server.md): Enable auto-renewal for Virtual Servers and Dedicated Servers by maintaining account balance; servers suspend after insufficient funds and delete after 1 or 14 days depending on plan type (KVM-SSD-1, KVM-SAS-1, or other plans), with automatic reactivation within 5 minutes upon payment. - [Set up auto payment](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/payments/set-up-auto-payment.md): Enable auto payment with configurable monthly charge-off limits to automatically recharge account balance from bank card when funds are insufficient for service renewal; auto payment does not cover traffic overcommitment charges. - [Troubleshoot payment errors](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/payments/troubleshoot-payment-errors.md): Troubleshoot payment errors for PayPal, bank cards, AMEX, WeChat, AliPay, and bank transfers including insufficient funds, declined transactions, unsupported currency-provider combinations, and Ayden processing failures. - [Check the payment history](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/payments/check-the-payment-history.md): View payment history and invoices in Gcore Control Panel Billing section; print or download invoices as PDF files for each transaction. - [Request a refund](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/payments/request-a-refund.md): Request refunds to account balance via Control Panel support ticket, providing refund reason and server details; refunds processed Monday to Friday. - [Contact our technical support](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/contact-our-technical-support.md): Contact Gcore technical support via 24/7 live chat on the website or by submitting support tickets through the Control Panel Support Tickets section. - [Manage hosting services via API](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/manage-hosting-services-via-api.md): Manage hosting services via Billmanager API for server provisioning and payments, DCImanager API for Dedicated Server management, and VMmanager API for VPS management. - [Become a reseller and resell our services](https://docs.gcore.com/hosting/become-reseller-and-resell-our-services.md): Contact Gcore technical support to apply for reseller partnership program, specify company name, user count, product type (VPS or dedicated server), and expected sales volume to receive reseller discounts in Control Panel.