How to Change VDS Server OS: Step-by-Step Reinstall Guide

Introduction

REXE Technology allows you to change your VDS server's operating system through the management panel. This process completely formats the server and installs a fresh OS. This guide explains the OS change process step by step.

Available Operating Systems

Linux Distributions

Windows Server

Before Changing OS

1. Back Up Your Data

# Back up databases
mysqldump -u root -p --all-databases > backup_db.sql

# Back up web files
tar -czf backup_web.tar.gz /var/www/

# Download backups to your local machine
scp root@SERVER_IP:/root/backup_* ./

2. Note Your Configuration

Document the following before reinstalling:

• Installed software and versions
• Firewall rules (iptables/ufw)
• Cron jobs (crontab -l)
• Custom configurations
• Path Panel rules (these are preserved)

OS Change Steps

1. Log in to the REXE panel (my.rexe.tr)
2. Navigate to My Services → Select your server
3. Click Reinstall / Change OS
4. Select your desired operating system and version
5. Confirm the operation
6. Wait for the installation to complete (usually 5-15 minutes)
7. New credentials will be sent to your email

After OS Change

1. Update the System

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

# CentOS/Rocky/Alma
sudo dnf update -y

2. Restore Your Data

# Upload backups
scp backup_* root@SERVER_IP:/root/

# Restore database
mysql -u root -p < backup_db.sql

# Restore web files
tar -xzf backup_web.tar.gz -C /

3. Reconfigure Services

Reinstall and configure your applications, web server, database, and other services as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does OS change affect my IP address?

No, your IP address remains the same after an OS change.

Are Path Panel rules preserved?

Yes, Path Panel firewall rules are independent of the server OS and remain intact.

Can I switch between Linux and Windows?

Yes, you can switch between Linux and Windows Server at any time through the panel.