Deploy a Virtual Machine

Create a Virtual Machine from the Deploy VPS page in my.cubepath.com. Most options are pre-filled, so you can launch in a few clicks.

Note: Your account must be verified before you can deploy.

Deploy

### Pick project and region
Choose the **project** the machine belongs to, then a **region**. Compute is available in **Miami (MIA)**, **Houston (HOU)** and **Barcelona (BCN)**.

### Choose instance type and plan
Select **Shared CPU** (General Purpose or High Frequency) or **Dedicated CPU** (Dedicated CPU or High Frequency Dedicated CPU), then pick a resource plan.

### Select OS or application
Pick an **operating system** (Ubuntu 24.04 by default) or a pre-configured **application**.

### Set IP and authentication
IPv6 is free; IPv4 adds **$1.50/month**. Add one or more **SSH keys**, a **root password**, or both.

### Configure and deploy
Set the **hostname** and **quantity** (up to 20). Optionally enable **backups (+20%)**, a **firewall** or **cloud-init**, then click **Deploy Now**.

Important: Outbound SMTP ports 25 and 465 are blocked by default. Open a support ticket if you need them.

Access your machine

Once it's running, connect in two ways:

  • Console — open the machine and click Console for an in-browser VNC session. No client needed; handy when SSH is unreachable.
  • SSH — connect to the machine's public IP as root with the key or password you set: ssh root@<ip>.

Manage and configure

Open a machine to manage it. Each tab groups a set of options:

TabOptions
OverviewSee status, specs, IPs and billing. Power actions: start, stop, reboot and power off; rename the machine, change the root password, or move it to another project.
MetricsLive CPU, memory, disk and network graphs over a selectable time range (last hour up to several days).
NetworkReview public and private IPs, attach floating IPs, join a private network, and add additional IPs. IPv6 details are shown here too.
FirewallAttach one or more firewall groups with inbound/outbound rules. Rules apply live, no reboot needed.
BackupsEnable daily automatic backups (+20% of the plan), set retention (1–365 days), restore any backup to the machine, or take a manual backup on demand.
SSH KeysAdd or remove the SSH keys authorized for root login at any time.
ResizeMove to a larger or smaller plan (CPU, RAM, storage). The change applies on the next reboot; downgrades require the disk to fit.
ISOsMount a custom ISO to boot your own installer or rescue media, then unmount to boot back from disk.
ReinstallRebuild the machine with a fresh OS or application. This erases all data.
ActivityFull audit log of every action performed on the machine, with timestamps.

Tip: Enable deletion protection from the machine's menu to prevent accidental destruction.