How to buy and configure Contabo VPS

Michael Schmidt
Published: Sep 3, 2024 by Michael Schmidt
How to buy and configure Contabo VPS

Visit Contabo.com #

Visit Contabo.com, and Create a new account.

Contabo landing page

Contabo control panel #

After registering, log in and go the VPS Instances page.

Contabo VPS

Select the VPS you want, we recommend using "COULD VPS 1".

Configure your VPS #

Follow this link.

There is a CONTABO VPS1 set up the recommended configuration. Modify Region and Billing Cycle (Term length) for your preferences.

Setup root password.

IMPORTANT: Store root password somewhere safe. You change it later but cannot copy it from the control panel.

Click Next.

VPS setup

Review your order and click Order & Pay. Final price may vary depending on VAT in your country.

Order & Pay

Access your VPS #

Go to your Contabo control panel. Your server will appear in the list shorty.

Control Panel

From here you can copy the IP address to your SSH agent and connect to the machine.