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How to Use Rescue Mode

If your VPS fails to boot or you are locked out, Rescue Mode boots into a temporary recovery OS so you can fix the issue without wiping the disk.

When to use it

  • Server does not boot after a config change
  • Filesystem errors preventing normal startup
  • Lost root password and cannot connect via SSH
  • Need to repair GRUB or partitions

Entering rescue mode

  1. Log in to the Server Portal
  2. Click Manage on your server
  3. Open the Rescue tab
  4. Set a rescue password (8–64 characters)
  5. Click Enter Rescue Mode and confirm

Your server reboots into the rescue environment within 1–2 minutes. Connect via SSH:
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP using your rescue password.

What you can do

  • Mount your main disk: mount /dev/sda1 /mnt && chroot /mnt
  • Run filesystem checks: fsck /dev/sda1
  • Reset your root password via chroot
  • Edit config files to fix boot issues

Exiting rescue mode

Go to the Rescue tab and click Exit Rescue Mode. Your server reboots back into the normal OS.

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