> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.onetsolutions.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started with Your VPS

> Get started with your OnetSolutions VPS - access, installation, and first steps

This guide will help you access your VPS management interface and get your server up and running.

<Info>
  **Prerequisites**

  * A VPS purchased from OnetSolutions
  * An OnetSolutions account
</Info>

## Accessing Your VPS

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to your customer area">
    Visit [my.onetsolutions.net](https://my.onetsolutions.net) and log in with your email and password.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to My Services">
    Click on "My Services" in your dashboard to see your purchased services.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your VPS">
    Click on the VPS you want to manage.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open VPS Management">
    Click the button to access the VPS management interface.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Installing Your Operating System

If you haven't installed an operating system yet, you'll be automatically redirected to the installation page. Otherwise, go to the "Install" section.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Linux">
    Linux distributions (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux) are installed in minimal configuration with command-line interface only.

    <Tip>
      If you need a graphical interface, you can install one after the initial setup. See the documentation for your specific distribution.
    </Tip>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Windows">
    Windows Server includes a graphical interface but requires a license.

    <Warning>
      A Windows license must be ordered during purchase. If you forgot, go back to your service page and click "Increase/Decrease options" to add a license.
    </Warning>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Connect via SSH" icon="terminal" href="/tutorials/how-to-connect-to-linux-server">
    Learn how to connect to your Linux server
  </Card>

  <Card title="KVM Console" icon="display" href="/vps/kvm-console">
    Access your server directly via browser
  </Card>

  <Card title="Snapshots" icon="camera" href="/vps/snapshot">
    Create point-in-time snapshots
  </Card>

  <Card title="Firewall" icon="shield" href="/vps/firewall">
    Configure firewall rules
  </Card>
</CardGroup>