Creating a Server at UpCloud

This section walks you through creating a virtual machine (VM) at UpCloud, which you'll use as your VPN server.

Step 1: Sign In

1. Go to UpCloud Hub
2. Sign in — we use a shared account, so everyone logs in with the same credentials if needed

Step 2: Dashboard

From the dashboard, click on Servers tab, to deploy a new server.

Step 3: Deploy Server

1. Click +Deploy Now (Or Deploy Server)
2. Location — Pick anything
3. Plan — Choose the cheapest available
4. Storage — Leave as it is
5. Automated backups — Leave as it is
6. Operating system — Ubuntu Server 24
7. Network — Leave as it is
8. Optionals — Leave as it is
9. The rest — Leave as it is
10. Click Deploy and wait a few minutes

Step 4: Get Your Server Details

After deployment (usually a few minutes):

1. Go to Servers in the sidebar
2. Click your new server
3. Note the Public IP address (e.g. 94.237.30.66)
4. Default user is root

Step 5: Connect

You're ready to connect. See Connecting to Your Server for the next steps.