> ## 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.

# Restart Your VPS

> Restart your VPS using software or hardware reboot

You may need to restart your VPS to apply updates, resolve issues, or perform maintenance. There are two types of restarts available.

<Info>
  **Prerequisites**

  * A VPS with OnetSolutions
  * An OnetSolutions account
</Info>

## Restart Methods

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Software Reboot">
    A software reboot gracefully shuts down and restarts your operating system. This is the recommended method for routine restarts.

    **Via Command Line (Linux):**

    ```bash theme={null}
    sudo reboot
    ```

    **Via Control Panel:**
    Go to the "Power Supply" section in VPS Management and click the restart button.

    <Note>
      Your VPS will be available again in approximately 3 minutes.
    </Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Hardware Reboot">
    A hardware reboot simulates a physical power cycle. Use this when a software reboot fails or the system is unresponsive.

    **Via Control Panel:**
    Go to the "Power Supply" section in VPS Management and select hardware reboot.

    <Warning>
      Hardware reboot may cause disk issues if the system is not properly shut down. Only use this when necessary.
    </Warning>

    <Note>
      Your VPS will be available again in approximately 5 minutes.
    </Note>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## When to Restart

<Tip>
  Common reasons to restart your VPS:

  * After kernel updates
  * After installing new system packages
  * To apply configuration changes
  * To resolve system performance issues
</Tip>