📋 Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- An account on Hetzner
- A Dedicated Server (Root Server) ordered from Hetzner
- An account on our website with an active subscription or credits
⚠️ Cloud vs. Dedicated:
- Cloud Server (VPS): Virtual server — faster setup, easier to use
- Dedicated Server: Full physical server — much more powerful but requires additional steps
Step 1: Order a Dedicated Server from Hetzner
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You can order from:
- Hetzner Dedicated Servers — New servers
- Hetzner Server Auction — Used servers at lower prices 🔥
Minimum recommended specs:
- RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB preferred)
- Disk: SSD or NVMe — note the type
- CPU: Any modern processor will work fine
Step 2: Install Linux on the Server
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From Hetzner Robot (dedicated server control panel):
- Go to your server and click Linux under OS section
- Select Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04
- Set a strong root password
- Click Activate
- Confirm and wait for installation to complete
💡 Alternative Method — Rescue Mode:
- From Hetzner Robot, activate Rescue System
- Reboot the server
- Connect via SSH with the provided credentials
- Run
installimage - Select Debian or Ubuntu
- Modify disk settings if needed
Step 3: Identify the Disk Type
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After installing Linux, connect via SSH and run:
lsblk
You'll see something like:
sda 500G ← This means SDA (SATA/SSD)
nvme0n1 500G ← This means NVMe
⚠️ Very Important: You must identify the disk type correctly. Selecting the wrong type will cause installation to fail.
Step 4: Verify Network Settings
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Hetzner dedicated servers may have special network configurations:
- Make sure the server has a public IP
- If you have Additional IPs, Windows will use the primary IP
- If you have a vSwitch or Subnet, you may need to configure them after installation
Step 5: Start Installation from Our Website
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- Log in to your Dashboard
- Click "New Installation"
- Enter your details:
- IP: Dedicated server IP
- Username: root
- Password: root password
- Port: 22
- Select your desired Windows version
- Select the correct disk type (SDA or NVMe — as identified in Step 3)
- Click "Start Installation"
Step 6: Monitor Installation & Connect
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- Follow the progress bar
- Hetzner Dedicated servers may take 20-40 minutes
- After installation, connect via RDP:
- IP: Server IP address
- User:
Administrator - Password: Shown in your dashboard
⚙️ Post-Installation Settings
Tips for Hetzner Dedicated Servers:
- Drivers: You may need to install additional network or RAID controller drivers
- KVM Console: If you can't connect via RDP, use KVM Console from Hetzner Robot
- Hardware RAID: If you have RAID, our service handles it in most cases
- Backup: It's recommended to backup your SSH credentials before any changes
📩 Post-Installation Instructions:
- First, perform a reboot through the OVH/Hetzner Panel to return to normal mode.
- Ignore this step if you use Android or iOS app.
- You now need to open this file for the first time:
https://files.fm/f/8dnh87beb8 - Then enter the default password
a1234#. The system will then prompt you to change your password. - Default username:
Administrator
If there is any problem, please do not hesitate to contact us:
https://osinstall.pro/contact.php
🔧 Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Rescue Mode not working | Make sure to request a Reset after activating Rescue in Hetzner Robot |
| installimage fails | Try a different OS (Ubuntu instead of Debian) or use the standard method |
| Installation stuck on disk detection | Verify disk type. If a RAID controller is present, try SDA |
| Windows running but no internet | You may need to install Network Driver manually — contact us |
| KVM Console shows black screen | Wait 5 minutes — Windows may be restarting |