VPS Setup

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Getting Started with Your VPS How to connect via SSH, update your OS, and lock down your new KVM VPS in the first 30 minutes. VPS Backups in VirtFusion How to take, restore, and manage server backups so you can roll back after a failed update or change. Managing SSH Keys in VirtFusion How to store SSH keys on your VirtFusion account, generate key pairs in the browser, and have them automatically deployed when you build or rebuild a server. Securing Your VirtFusion Account How to change your account password, enable TOTP two-factor authentication, save backup codes, and manage trusted devices.