Skip to main content
This page walks you through the complete process of claiming your free VPS on Opus Host — from creating your account all the way to having a live server with credentials in hand. The whole process takes under two minutes and requires nothing more than an email address.
1

Create your account

Navigate to the Register page and fill in your chosen username, email address, and a secure password. After submitting the form, check your inbox for a verification email and click the confirmation link to activate your account.
2

Log in to the dashboard

Once your email is verified, sign in with your username and password. You’ll land on the main Opus Host dashboard, which is your central hub for managing your VPS.
3

Click "Claim VPS"

On the dashboard you’ll see a large orange Claim VPS button near the top of the page. Click it to begin the provisioning process. Each Opus Host account is entitled to one free VPS at a time, so this button will only be available if you don’t already have an active server.
4

Choose your operating system

Select the operating system you’d like installed on your VPS. The following options are typically available:
  • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (recommended for beginners)
  • Debian 11
  • CentOS 7
If you’re not sure which to pick, go with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS — it has the largest community, the most online tutorials, and excellent out-of-the-box support for common software.
5

Choose a region

Select the server region that is geographically closest to you or your intended audience. Picking a nearby region minimizes network latency and gives you the best connection speeds.
6

Confirm and wait

Review your selections and click Confirm. Opus Host will begin provisioning your VPS immediately. This process typically takes 30–60 seconds. You’ll see a progress indicator on the dashboard while your server is being set up.
7

View your VPS details

Once provisioning is complete, the dashboard will display your server’s details:
  • IP address — the public address used to connect to your VPS
  • Username — usually root
  • Password — the auto-generated password for your server
You can now connect to your VPS via SSH or use the in-browser terminal from the control panel.
Save your VPS credentials (IP address, username, and password) somewhere safe as soon as they appear. You’ll need them every time you connect via SSH. If you lose your password, you may need to contact support to have it reset.
Each free account can hold one active VPS at a time. If you want to claim a new VPS with a different operating system or region, you must delete your current VPS first — or reach out to support to discuss your options.

​
What happens next?

Now that your VPS is up and running, here’s where to go from here.

Quick Start Guide

Connect to your VPS via SSH and run your first commands in under five minutes.

Control Panel Overview

Learn how to manage your VPS — start, stop, reboot, and monitor it from the web dashboard.