You can reinstall your QuantVPS directly from your dashboard to start fresh with a new operating system. This guide covers the available OS options, the step-by-step reinstall process, and what to do afterwards.
Warning: Reinstalling your VPS will erase all data on it, including all files, programs, and settings. Back up anything you want to keep before you start. After the reinstall, you'll receive a new administrator (Windows) or root (Linux) password in your QuantVPS dashboard. Your Machine ID can change too, so NinjaTrader and add-on licenses may need re-activating. This action is permanent and cannot be undone. Your VPS's IP address is typically retained after a reinstall, but always confirm the current IP in your dashboard before relying on it.
Reinstall Options
The reinstall offers three options:
Standard OS: a fresh operating system, then you add your own apps. The systems on offer, such as Windows Server and Ubuntu versions, depend on your server and location.
Trading platform: Windows with your trading software already installed.
I have a custom code: your partner's setup, using the code they gave you.
Step-by-Step Reinstall Guide
1. Log in to the VPS Dashboard.
Go to https://www.quantvps.com/login and sign in with your account credentials.
The QuantVPS account sign-in form asking for an email address
2. Open Your VPS.
Click Manage Server on the VPS you want to reinstall.
The Manage Server button on the QuantVPS Overview page
3. Open Reinstall OS.
The Control Panel link in the QuantVPS dashboard sidebar
Go to Control Panel > Server Controls > Reinstall OS.
The Reinstall OS button in QuantVPS Server Controls
4. Choose What to Install.
The Standard OS choice in the QuantVPS reinstall dialog
Choose Standard OS, then the operating system you want. For a platform, choose Trading platform and then your platform. For a partner's setup, choose I have a custom code and enter the code.
Available operating systems in the QuantVPS reinstall menu
5. Review and Start.
Review your choice, then click Start Reinstall. This action is not reversible.
The QuantVPS reinstall confirmation with Start Reinstall shown
6. Wait for the Reinstall Process to Complete.
The reinstall usually takes 5 to 20 minutes. Do not interrupt it or try to connect to the VPS during this time. Once finished, your VPS will be reset to the selected OS.
7. Retrieve Your New Credentials.
After the reinstall, your new login credentials can be found directly in your QuantVPS dashboard under the Credentials section. Disregard any previously saved credentials as they will no longer be valid. Use the new password to log in to your freshly reinstalled VPS.
After the Reinstall
Once your VPS is back online with the new operating system, you may want to:
Update the OS to the latest patches and security updates
Reinstall any applications or trading platforms you use (the one you picked with Trading platform or a custom code is already there)
Re-activate NinjaTrader and add-on licenses if they ask, since the Machine ID can change
Restore your backed-up files and configurations
Re-enable any firewall or remote access settings you previously had configured
Note: your VPS's IP address is typically retained after a reinstall, so most external whitelisting (broker/data-feed IP allowlists, firewall rules) should keep working, but confirm the IP in your dashboard to be sure nothing changed
Need Assistance?
Our support team is available 24/7. If you have any questions or run into issues, open a support ticket from your QuantVPS dashboard and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible.