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Learn how to reset your server effectively to restore performance or start fresh—including secure data deletion → Find out more
10 November 20263 min read0 Views0 helpful
Introduction
Is your server no longer running smoothly, or do you want to start completely fresh but don't know how? No worries—you can easily reset your server by reinstalling it. In this guide, we'll show you how and what to keep in mind.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Use the automatic reset by clicking the "Run Wipe" button in the Installation tab under "Rescue & Wipe." It starts the preparatory wipe workflow automatically, so you don't need to configure RAID or provide a Wipe ISO yourself.
No. The process is irreversible and final, and you can't restore any additional backups afterward.
You can reset via the RAID configuration (the quick method, which logically deletes data) or with a Wipe ISO (the comprehensive method, which uses multiple erase cycles to permanently delete data).
Yes. Be sure to create a backup—all existing data will be lost during the reset.
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Preparation
Before resetting the data on your server, be aware that all existing data will be lost. If you have important data, now is the perfect time to create a backup before starting the reinstallation.
Automatic reset (recommended)
The easiest way is to click the "Run Wipe" button in the Installation tab, under "Rescue & Wipe" (the "Wipe" section). After you confirm in the "Start automatic reset" dialog (click the "Start reset" button), it automatically starts the preparatory wipe workflow—you don't need to configure RAID or provide a Wipe ISO yourself.
Warning
This process is irreversible and final. You cannot restore any additional backups afterward.
We strongly advise against proceeding unless you are absolutely certain that you want to delete all your data.
After the wipe, manually install the operating system as usual via the Remote Management tab—see our initial setup guide.
Manual methods (alternative)
If you'd like more control over the process, for example, to reset only the RAID configuration or use a specific Wipe ISO, you can still choose either of these two manual methods:
Reset data via RAID configuration (quick method)
Reset data via Wipe ISO (comprehensive method)
Resetting data via the RAID configuration logically deletes the existing data and replaces it with new data. This is a fast and efficient way to reinstall the system.
By comparison, resetting with the Wipe ISO uses multiple erase cycles to permanently and irreversibly remove all data. This method is best suited to a complete system wipe when thorough data deletion is necessary.
Quick method
As with the RAID configuration, press the F8 key during boot to open the RAID configuration. Open the Delete Logical Drive menu item. There, you should see the current RAID configuration and the drives. Press F8 to delete the existing RAID. Confirm this by pressing F3.
Next, return to the RAID configuration and open the Create Logical Drive menu item. Select the drives and the desired RAID configuration (Raid 0/1), then create the RAID by pressing Enter to confirm.
If you're not sure how to configure RAID on your system, we recommend checking out our general guide to configuring RAID.
Comprehensive method
To perform the reset, you need to mount and run the required Wipe ISO. You can mount ISO files from the Installation tab. If you're not sure how, please see our custom ISO guide.
Mount the following Wipe ISO file on your server and restart it:
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http://185.223.30.65/dedicatedisos/wipedisk.iso
After restarting, the Wipe ISO should be detected and loaded automatically. Connect to your Dedicated Server using a remote console of your choice (HTML5 or Java Web Start) via the Remote Management tab.
There, you can watch the server run the process automatically and see the formatting progress. Your server overwrites all existing volumes, effectively deleting all data. Depending on the size of the SSD, this can take between 45 minutes and 2 hours.
Warning
This process is irreversible and final. You cannot restore any additional backups afterward.
We strongly advise against proceeding unless you are absolutely certain that you want to delete all your data.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you've successfully deleted the data on your Dedicated Server. If you have any questions or need help, our support team is here for you every day! 🙂
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