How to Reinstall OS and Upgrade Configuration on Vultr

Some friends, while following theVultr WordPress Setup Tutorialarticle, might encounter some issues, such as installation failure, operational errors, or the configuration being too low to install. In such cases, we can reinstall the OS or upgrade the configuration. This article provides a step-by-step guide with images on how to reinstall the OS and upgrade configuration on Vultr.

Vultr OS Reinstallation

First, log in to the Vultr Admin Dashboard, find the VPS you need to reinstall the OS for, and click to enter.

After entering the VPS details page, click the OS reinstall button in the upper right corner. A prompt as shown in the image below will appear. Click confirm, and the OS will be reinstalled automatically.

Note: Reinstalling the OS will result in the loss of all files on the server.

Vultr OS Replacement

The method above is for reinstalling the OS. If you want to switch to a different OS version, you can follow the steps below.

Similarly, go to the VPS details page for the system you want to change, click on the Settings tab at the top, find the Change OS label, then select the operating system you want to switch to and click the button to proceed with the OS change.

Vultr Configuration Upgrade

If the VPS configuration you initially purchased is too low and no longer meets your usage needs, you can upgrade the system configuration. The operation method is as follows:

Go to the VPS details page for the configuration you want to upgrade, click on the Change Plan label under the Settings panel, then select the configuration you want to switch to and save.