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 this type of server would be an excellent choice, an alternative to CentOS, which is presented below. The Debian editions are very stable, especially since "Buster" or more recently "Bookworm" (Debian 12). Learn more

Ubuntu

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

FreeBSD

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

openSUSE

This distribution is ideal for beginners, experienced users, and tech enthusiasts – in short, it's suitable for everyone! Learn more

CentOS

CentOS is the most popular distribution for a web server and therefore has a lot of 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 system from disk images of the ISO type. If you wish to install a specific distribution, you can do so by importing the image to Public Cloud.