TABLE OF CONTENTS

• What is a Custom Image?
• Activating the Custom Images Add-On
• How to upload a Custom Image
• How to install a Custom Image on your VPS/VDS

What is a Custom Image?

A Custom Image is an operating system image file that you can upload and use on your VPS or VDS.

Custom Images are useful if you want to run a specific operating system (OS) that is not provided by Contabo by default. By uploading your own image, you can install and configure your preferred operating system on your server.

⚠️ Please note: Windows operating systems are already provided by Contabo. Using your own Windows license may lead to restrictions or limited functionality.

Activating the Custom Images Add-On

To upload and use Custom Images, you first need to activate the Custom Images Add-On via the Customer Panel.

1. Log in to the Customer Panel.
2. Click Custom Images in the left-hand menu.
3. Click Order Custom Image.
4. Review the pricing information and click Order and Pay to activate the add-on.

Once the add-on is active, you will be able to upload your own Custom Image files.

How to upload a Custom Image

Once the add-on is active and you have prepared your image file:

1. Go to Custom Images in the Customer Panel.

2. Click Add Custom Image.

3. Select the appropriate OS Type from the dropdown menu.

4. Enter the image Version.

5. (Optional) Add a description in the Description field.

6. Review the details and click Upload.

You will be notified once the upload process is completed.

How to install a Custom Image on your VPS/VDS

1. Go to your VPS/VDS Overview in the Customer Panel.
2. Ensure the Cloud-Init toggle is enabled (green).
3. Click Reinstall.
4. Select your uploaded Custom Image from the list.
5. Confirm the reinstallation.

The selected Custom Image will now be installed on your server.