How to order your first VPS on WeaselCloud: step by step

From an empty cart to an active server in the panel. Six steps through the WeaselCloud client area.

In short. Log into the client area and click "Order New Services". Pick a location on the left, a plan on the right, click "Order Now". On the configure page choose a billing cycle, an OS and the number of IP addresses, click "Continue". Review the cart, accept the terms, click "Checkout". Once paid, the server shows up under "Your Active Products/Services" as Active - connection details (IP and root password) arrive by email and appear on the server's management page.

Before you start

• Account. If you have not registered yet, the sign-up form opens automatically during checkout: email, name, country, password. After that you log in through the same client area.
• Balance. Topping up in advance is not required - payment happens right at checkout (card or cryptocurrency). You can also pre-fund your account under "Billing".

1. Start a new order

In the client area (My Dashboard), under "Your Active Products/Services", click "Order New Services". The same link is on the left under "Shortcuts".

2. Choose a location and a plan

On the left - the Categories list: each location is a separate category (VPS in Finland, Netherlands, France, Germany, Sweden, UK, Estonia, Latvia, USA (NJ), Poland, Moscow, plus a separate High-CPU Moscow line). Click the country you need.

On the right - plan cards for that location: name, specs (vCPU, RAM, disk, bandwidth, virtualization, available OS) and a "Starting from" price. The "Available" count at the bottom of a card shows how many of that plan can be ordered right now. Click "Order Now" on the plan you want.

Not sure which location is faster for your users? We break down latency measurements and the "1 ms per 100 km" rule in a separate article: "How to choose a VPS location by latency".

Note the game-server notice

Every card carries the line "We kindly ask you not to run game servers on this plan." These are general-purpose plans; for game hosting, use a dedicated game-hosting provider.

3. Configure the server

The "Choose Billing Cycle" block: monthly, quarterly (~5% off), semi-annually (~10% off), annually (~15% off). The longer the cycle, the lower the monthly price - but the bigger the upfront payment.

Which billing cycle to pick

For a server you have not tested yet, monthly is the safer choice: confirm the plan and location actually suit you, then switch to a longer, cheaper cycle later.

Below - Operating System: a dropdown of distributions. In the screenshot the default shown is Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - an older release.

Which OS version to choose

Pick the current LTS release from the list (as of 2026, Ubuntu 24.04 or 26.04), not whatever is preselected: fresher packages, longer support, current documentation. Debian - when stability and minimalism matter more.

Then - IP Addresses: a slider from 1 to 10. One address is enough for almost everyone. More is only needed if you run several independent sites with separate per-IP SSL certificates, or several mail servers, on the same box - each extra address adds to the price (in the example, $1.50/mo for a second IP).

On the right - the order summary updates live: plan, OS (free), IP addresses, total due today and the recurring monthly total. Check the numbers and click "Continue".

4. Review and check out

The "Review & Checkout" page: a line with the chosen plan (pencil to edit, trash to remove), a Promotion field - if you have a discount code, enter it and click "Validate Code".

Make sure to tick "I have read and agree to the Terms of Service" - the checkout button stays disabled without it. Below, on a first order, a short billing-details form appears.

Click "Checkout" and complete payment (card or cryptocurrency).

5. Get the confirmation

After payment the "Order Confirmation" page opens with an order number. Click "Continue To Client Area" to go back to the dashboard.

6. Find the server in your account

Under "Your Active Products/Services" a new row appears: the plan and location name, a technical identifier (for example weasel-de-379636a9ac4711878b), status Active, and a "Manage" button that opens that server's management page.

First connection

Once you have the IP address and root password (from the email or the Manage page):

• Windows: Windows Terminal or PowerShell.
• macOS and Linux: a regular terminal.

ssh root@YOUR-IP-ADDRESS

On the first connection the system asks once to confirm the server's key fingerprint - type yes. The password is not shown as you type - that is normal.

What to do right after (the first 10 minutes)

• Update the system: apt update && apt upgrade -y.
• Create a regular user with sudo, set up SSH-key login and disable root login by password.
• Enable the firewall (ufw).

More in the separate article "Securing a new server: the first 10 minutes".

FAQ

Do I need to register beforehand?

No, the sign-up form appears automatically during checkout. There is no need to register separately before ordering.

Can I change the location after ordering?

Location is tied to the server. To move country, order a new server in the target location and migrate your data - as covered in the location-choice article.

How many IP addresses do I need?

One is enough for most workloads and is already included in the base price. Extra addresses are only needed for several sites with separate per-IP SSL, or several mail servers on one machine.

Which billing cycle is the best value?

The longer the cycle (quarterly, semi-annual, annual), the lower the monthly price - up to about 15% off on annual. For a first order, starting monthly and switching to a longer cycle once you know the server suits you is the safer route.

Can I use the server for a game project?

General-purpose plans are not meant for this - the cards directly ask you not to run game servers on them. Dedicated game-hosting providers exist for that.

Where do I find the server's IP and password?

After activation, credentials are sent to the email on your account and are available on the server's management page (the "Manage" button in the client area).