You can manage your VPS server directly from the Launchpad dashboard, including starting, stopping, and restarting it. This guide shows you two methods to control your VPS power state through the Launchpad interface.

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Log in to Launchpad

    Log in to your Launchpad account and navigate to your server list.

  2. Step 2: Access the quick action menu

    Hover your cursor over the green dot next to the server in the list. A menu with various icons will appear.

    Server list with action menu

  3. Step 3: Choose your action

    Each icon performs a specific action:

    • Stop icon: Click to halt the VPS.
      Stop icon
    • Restart icon: Click to initiate a restart of the VPS.
      Restart icon
    • Start/Turn Off icon: Click to either start or turn off the VPS.
      Start icon

Alternative method: VPS Information page

  1. Step 1: Open VPS details

    Click on the arrow icon next to the server in the list to expand the VPS information.

    Expand VPS details

  2. Step 2: Use the control icons

    The same control icons are located in the right corner of the expanded view. Click the appropriate icon to perform the desired action.

    Control icons in expanded view

You may need to stop, restart, or turn off and start your VPS when configuring certain settings or troubleshooting issues.