Dashboard Update (Cloud-init)

New Feature Release: Full Cloud-Init Control Added to the VPS Panel

We are pleased to announce a major enhancement to our VPS control panel: full Cloud-Init configuration management is now integrated and available for all supported virtual machines. This update provides deeper control, more flexible automation, and a streamlined deployment process, all directly accessible through your panel without needing to manually modify images or inject configuration files.

With this release, you can now manage a wide array of Cloud-Init parameters through a clear and intuitive interface. This gives you precise control over first-boot behavior and system initialization. Below is an overview of the new capabilities.

Access & Credentials Management

The Cloud-Init Access & Credentials section allows you to preconfigure authentication and system initialization with ease and security.

New capabilities include:

• Cloud-Init User Management
  Define the default system user used during initialization.
• Root Password Configuration
  Set or update the server’s root password securely through the interface.
• SSH Key Injection
  Add one or multiple SSH public keys. These are automatically injected on first boot and kept in sync with the VPS, removing the need for manual setup.
• First-Boot Package Upgrades
  Enable automatic first-boot package upgrades (apt update && apt upgrade or equivalent), ensuring your instance is up to date from the moment it launches.

Advanced Network Configuration

You can now fully customize your instance’s networking configuration without needing to access the VM manually.

Highlights include:

• Per-Interface Configuration
  Configure each network interface independently using Cloud-Init’s ipconfigX syntax.
• IPv4 and IPv6 Static Assignments
  Set CIDRs, gateways, and static addresses for both IPv4 and IPv6 directly in the panel.
• Automatic Configuration Logic
  Leaving fields empty will cause Cloud-Init to omit static settings, allowing for automatic or fallback networking behavior when desired.

DNS Configuration

DNS settings can now be easily controlled through Cloud-Init, ensuring consistent resolver behavior across deployments.

Options include:

• DNS Search Domain
  Define the domain to append to short hostnames, such as example.internal.
• DNS Nameservers
  Add multiple IPv4 or IPv6 nameservers in prioritized order. Cloud-Init will write these directly into the instance’s resolver configuration.

OS Type Detection

You can now specify how Cloud-Init interprets the guest operating system. Automatic detection is enabled by default, ensuring correct metadata handling for both Linux and Windows images. This prevents configuration mismatches and helps guarantee predictable initialization.

A Streamlined, Integrated Interface

The attached screenshot shows the layout of the new Cloud-Init panel, where all configuration sections—credentials, networking, DNS, and OS type—are consolidated into a single well-organized page for ease of use.

What This Means for You

This upgrade provides:

• More efficient and automated provisioning
• Standardized system initialization across deployments
• Reduced repetitive configuration tasks
• Improved predictability and reproducibility
• A more secure and consistent setup process

These new controls represent a significant improvement in flexibility and automation across your VPS management workflow.

Available Now

The new Cloud-Init configuration tools are live in your VPS control panel. Log in and explore the new options to begin taking advantage of enhanced provisioning capabilities.