This guide lists the supported operating systems (Linux distributions) that can be installed when ordering a Cloud VPS / VPS Lite.

Prerequisites

• Create a password for your user after logging in for the first time with the private key, especially to be able to troubleshoot your server by connecting via the VNC console in case of a problem.

Linux distributions natively supported

Debian

If you are familiar with Debian, then a server of this type would be an excellent choice, an alternative to CentOS offered below. The Debian editions are very stable, especially since "Buster" or more recently "Bookworm" (Debian 12). Learn more

Ubuntu

If you are familiar with Ubuntu in desktop version, you may want to have it on your server. Learn more

FreeBSD

The FreeBSD core code has been developed, improved, and optimized continuously for over thirty years. It is developed and maintained by a large team of people. FreeBSD offers advanced networking features, enhanced security, and high performance. Learn more

openSUSE

This distribution is ideal for beginners, experienced users, and ultra geeks, in short, it is suitable for everyone! Learn more

CentOS

CentOS is the most popular distribution for a web server and therefore has extensive support, whether on the community forum or anywhere on the web. CentOS editions are very stable and designed for long-term use. Learn more

Other Linux distributions

Infomaniak regularly adds new Linux distributions:

• Fedora
• rancherOS
• ArchLinux
• AlmaLinux
• RockyLinux

Specific distribution / disk image

Only official images can be installed, and Infomaniak does not install any operating systems from ISO disk images. If you wish to install a specific distribution, you can do so by importing the image into Public Cloud.