Key2Host Cloud Servers
Getting started
Essential steps after provisioning a Key2Host Cloud Server.
Prepare the server
- Sign in using the credentials provided.
- Update the operating system and install security updates.
- Create individual user accounts and restrict privileged access.
- Configure firewall rules only for required services.
Set up services
Install the runtime your application needs, such as a web server, database, language runtime, or container tools. Expose services publicly only after configuration, certificates, and backups are ready.
Secure operations
- Enable regular backups.
- Monitor disk space, CPU, RAM, and public services.
- Store credentials and recovery instructions securely.