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-====== Basic Information for New Members ======+<page>informace:novacci</page>
  
-===== The Payment Details to Pay the Membership Fee ===== +====== Information for new members ======
-  * Payments are sent to the bank account 2200041594/2010 (Czech Republic) or 2601502873/8330 (Slovakia). +
-  * IBAN: CZ0420100000002200041594, SK2083300000002601502873  +
-  * Use the member ID as the variable symbol for the payment.  You can find the member ID after logging into vpsAdmin in the “Members” section.  +
-  * The same section also contains the date when your VPS expires.  +
-  * You pay for three months in advance – either 900 CZK or 36 euro. +
-  * Further details can be found in the [[Membership_Fees|section on payments]].+
  
-{{:informace:members.png|}}+Welcome to vpsFree.cz. This guide explains how to log in to vpsAdmin for the 
 +first time, check your membership and connect to your VPS.
  
 +===== 1. Log in to vpsAdmin =====
  
-When the expiration of your VPS gets near, you will start receiving email reminders. If you know in advance that your payment  +<vpsadmin-nav id="session.login.open"> 
-will be late, please let us know so that we can avoid misunderstandings. https://webchat.freenode.net/?channel=#vpsfree+Log in at [[https://vpsadmin.vpsfree.cz/|vpsadmin.vpsfree.cz]] with the username 
 +and temporary password from your welcome email. Both are case-sensitive. You 
 +have to change the password when you first log in. 
 +</vpsadmin-nav>
  
-==== Can I check whether the payment has arrived? ==== +If you cannot find the email, check your spam folder. If you received only a 
-Yes, the association has a [[https://www.fio.cz/ib2/transparent?a=2200041594|transparent CZK bank account]] or[[https://www.fio.cz/ib2/transparent?a=2601502873|transparent EUR bank account]]. You can use the link to check for yourself whether the payment has arrived, as well as seeing movements of the money that the association has.+payment reminder without login credentials, [[information:where_to_write|contact 
 +support]] and include your registration number.
  
-===== How can I control my VPS? =====+===== 2. Check your membership and payment =====
  
-Log in to the  [[https://vpsadmin.vpsfree.cz/|vpsAdmin interface]], go to the “VPS” section, click the server ID. +<vpsadmin-nav id="member.list.open"> 
 +Open **Members** in the top vpsAdmin menu. 
 +</vpsadmin-nav>
  
-{{:informace:vps1.png|}}+The overview shows your member ID and when your paid membership expires:
  
 +{{:en:screenshots:vpsadmin:getting-started:members-list.png?direct|Membership overview in vpsAdmin}}
  
-First, you will see a table where you can find the virtual server ID, the physical server it runs on, etc. +You do not have to pay the membership fee immediately. You can try the VPS for 
 +one week before deciding whether to continue using it.
  
-{{:informace:detailsvps.png|}}+See [[information:membership_fees|Membership fees and payments]] for the current 
 +amount, bank accounts, payment reference and payment verification. Use your 
 +member ID as the payment reference, not the VPS ID. If you need more time to 
 +pay, let us know before your membership expires.
  
-Directly under this table, you have the option to generate the root's password. +===== 3. Find your VPS =====
  
-{{:informace:details2.png|}}+<vpsadmin-nav id="vps.details.open"> 
 +Open **VPS** in the top menu and click the VPS ID to open its details. 
 +</vpsadmin-nav>
  
-Below you can find your IPv4 and IPv6 addresses... +{{:en:screenshots:vpsadmin:getting-started:vps-list.png?direct|VPS list}}
  
-{{:informace:details3.png|}}+The details show the VPS status, location, resources and forms for everyday 
 +management:
  
-The following tables allow you to change DNS servers, change your hostname and reinstall your VPS. +{{:en:screenshots:vpsadmin:getting-started:vps-details.png?direct|VPS details}}
  
-If needed, you can use these to allow iptables, TUN/TAP, FUSE, etc. +===== 4. Log in over SSH =====
  
-{{:informace:features2.png|}}+The VPS details contain its addresses and a basic connection command:
  
 +{{:en:screenshots:vpsadmin:getting-started:ssh-connection.png?direct|VPS addresses and SSH connection}}
  
-==== How can I find out what traffic my VPS has? ==== +Use a password or SSH key for your first login.
-In the “Networking” section, the total monthly data transfer cap is 3 TB.+
  
-{{:informace:netw.png|}}+==== Password login ====
  
 +<vpsadmin-nav id="vps.details.open">
 +Set a new, unique ''root'' password using the form in the VPS details.
 +</vpsadmin-nav>
  
-==== How are backups managed? ====+{{:en:screenshots:vpsadmin:vps-management:set-root-password.png?direct|Setting the root password}}
  
-See the [[manuals:vps:datasets|dataset operation description]].+The default templates permit ''root'' password login. Then use the connection 
 +command shown in the VPS details.
  
-===== Is it possible to set up a PTR record? ===== +==== SSH key login ====
-All you need to do is to send an email to podpora(at)vpsFree.cz and provide the IP address (IPv4 and IPv6) and where the record should be directed.+
  
-===== Where can I look for further information? =====+<vpsadmin-nav id="member.public-keys.add"> 
 +Save your public key under **Edit profile → Public keys → Add public key**. 
 +</vpsadmin-nav>
  
-  * make sure to read through our [[:home|knowledge base]] +<vpsadmin-nav id="vps.details.open"> 
-  * read the [[FAQ|answers to frequently asked questions]] +Then deploy it to the running system using the form in the VPS details. 
-  * join our [[Communication|mailing lists]] +</vpsadmin-nav> 
-  * join others on our Freenode IRC channel #vpsfree in [[https://webchat.freenode.net/?channel=#vpsfree|webchat app]])+ 
 +{{:en:screenshots:vpsadmin:getting-started:deploy-public-key.png?direct|Deploying a public key to the VPS}} 
 + 
 +The [[manuals:server:ssh|SSH guide]] explains the complete process, including 
 +server host-key verification. 
 + 
 +===== 5. If login does not work ===== 
 + 
 +You can restore access even if the VPS network, firewall or SSH service is 
 +broken. Follow the [[manuals:vps:console|remote console guide]], which covers 
 +the normal console and the start-menu **Run** environment for repairing the VPS 
 +configuration. If you need help, 
 +[[information:where_to_write|contact the community or support]]. 
 + 
 +===== 6. Learn the VPS basics ===== 
 + 
 +  * [[manuals:vps:management|Creating and managing a VPS]] covers starting, stopping, reinstalling and other everyday changes. 
 +  * [[manuals:vps:datasets|Datasets]] describe VPS disks, while [[manuals:vps:backups|backups]] cover snapshots, restoration and downloads. 
 +  * [[manuals:vps:traffic|Network traffic]] covers monthly reports and live monitoring. 
 +  * [[manuals:vps:ip_addresses|IP addresses]] explains assigned and routed addresses, while [[manuals:vps:rdns|Reverse DNS]] explains how to configure PTR records. 
 + 
 +===== What to read next ===== 
 + 
 +==== If you are new to server administration ==== 
 + 
 +  * [[information:getting_started|What a VPS is and how to choose a distribution]] 
 +  * [[manuals:distributions:distributions|Linux distributions at vpsFree]] 
 +  * [[manuals:server:ssh|Connecting securely over SSH]] 
 +  * [[manuals:server:firewall|Firewall basics]] 
 +  * [[information:what_not_to_do|What not to do on a VPS]] 
 + 
 +==== Advanced options ==== 
 + 
 +  * [[manuals:vps:docker|Docker]] and [[manuals:vps:snap|Snap]] 
 +  * [[manuals:server:wireguard|WireGuard]] and [[manuals:server:gre|GRE tunnels]] 
 +  * [[manuals:vps:kvm|Virtual machines with KVM]] 
 +  * [[manuals:vps:userdata|User data, cloud-init and NixOS]] 
 +  * [[manuals:vps:api|API]] and the [[https://registry.terraform.io/providers/vpsfreecz/vpsadmin/latest/docs|Terraform/OpenTofu provider]] 
 + 
 +The [[information:faq|FAQ]] contains more answers. The 
 +[[information:communication|communication channels]] carry project news and 
 +give you a place to ask other members for advice.
  
-If you have any remarks or questions, feel free to contact us at podpora(at)vpsFree.cz. 
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