Ready to take control of your infrastructure?
Whether you’re upgrading from shared hosting, building a scalable app, or launching your own hosting service — a dedicated server from PLiKhost gives you the performance, flexibility, and security you need.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting started with your first dedicated server.

✅ Step 1: Choose Your Server Plan

Visit PLiKhost Dedicated Server Page and review the available packages. You’ll want to consider:

• CPU type & cores (e.g., Intel Xeon)

• RAM size (16 GB, 32 GB, or more)

• Storage type & capacity (SSD/NVMe for speed, HDD for backups)

• Bandwidth and port speed

• Location (Indonesia server for local access speed)

Need something custom? Just contact us — we offer tailored specs for advanced needs.

🧠 Step 2: Decide Between Managed or Unmanaged

PLiKhost offers both:

• Unmanaged: You get full root access and manage everything yourself

• Managed: We handle OS setup, security, patches, backups, and more

If you’re not a server expert or prefer to focus on your business, managed is the smart choice.

💻 Step 3: Select Your Operating System

When ordering, you can choose the OS that fits your project:

• AlmaLinux (ideal for cPanel and stable web hosting)

• Ubuntu or Debian (popular for developers and custom apps)

• Other options available on request

You can also request reinstallations or OS changes later — no problem.

🧩 Step 4: Add Control Panel (Optional)

If you want an easier way to manage websites, emails, and files, choose a control panel:

• cPanel/WHM: Industry standard (license required)

• Webuzo: Lightweight and beginner-friendly

• Or skip it and manage everything via SSH

We’ll pre-install the panel for you during setup if requested.

🔐 Step 5: Set Up Security & Access

After provisioning, you’ll receive:

• Root login (SSH) credentials

• IP address

• OS login details

Secure your server right away by:

• Changing the root password

• Setting up SSH keys

• Configuring a firewall (or using Imunify360 if included)

• Enabling automatic updates or patch management

Need help? Our support team can assist with best practices.

🔄 Step 6: Upload Your Website or App

You can now:

• Deploy your website (via FTP, Git, or panel)

• Install web stacks (LAMP, LEMP, Node.js, etc.)

• Set up your database and DNS

• Configure SSL certificates (Let’s Encrypt available for free)

PLiKhost also offers migration help — we’ll move your site or app over for you if needed.

📊 Step 7: Monitor & Maintain

Once live, keep your server in top shape by:

• Monitoring disk, RAM, and CPU usage

• Backing up data regularly (we offer local + remote backups)

• Reviewing logs and patching outdated software

• Reaching out for support when needed — we’re always here

🟢 Why Start with PLiKhost?

• ✅ Powerful Xeon servers, SSD/NVMe storage

• ✅ Root access + optional control panels

• ✅ Local data center and support in Bahasa Indonesia

• ✅ Optional managed service for worry-free hosting

• ✅ Scalable and customizable plans

Whether you’re hosting business apps, high-traffic websites, or reselling hosting to clients — PLiKhost gives you the foundation to grow with confidence.

Final Thoughts

Getting started with a dedicated server might sound technical, but with PLiKhost, it’s simple. We help you choose, configure, and launch — whether you want full control or hands-off convenience.

🟢 Order Your Dedicated Server at PLiKhost
Get the power, performance, and support your business deserves.