Reinstallation creates a fresh system. Regular QEMU/KVM containers offer automatic installation of listed Linux images or installation from your own ISO.
Step by step
- Back up files and required credentials outside the VM. Create a snapshot if needed and check free storage.
- Open Operating system. For automatic installation, choose a listed Debian/Ubuntu image. Images requiring a larger disk are disabled.
- Read the confirmation that the existing system disk will be erased. Confirm only if its data may be replaced, then start installation.
- Follow the job in the panel. The application downloads the verified image, prepares a new disk and starts the VM. Avoid concurrent changes during this operation.
- After completion, check Overview and credentials under Access. Change the password and test SSH and graphical VNC.
- For other operating systems, follow Custom ISO. On Proxmox and other KVM backends, use the images offered there; availability can differ.
Check the result
The new system boots, login works, and services are reachable after you configure them. Addresses and port assignments remain managed in the panel.
Important
Automatic reinstallation replaces the system disk. It does not restore applications or data from the previous system.