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title: "Manage VDS server operation"
sidebar_label: "Manage server operation"
sidebar_position: 4
description: "How to turn off, turn on, and enter recovery mode for a VDS server"
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# Manage VDS server operation

You can manage VDS server operation:

* [turn off the server](#turn-off-server);
* [turn on the server](#turn-on-server);
* [rebuild the server](#rebuild-server).

If a VDS server is powered off, it continues to be charged because resources are reserved for it: a local disk, a public IP address. To stop billing, [delete the server](/vds-servers/manage/delete-server.mdx). Read more about the VDS server billing model in the [VDS server billing model and prices](/vds-servers/about/payment.mdx).

## Turn off the server \{#turn-off-server}

When turning off the server, the operating system shuts down correctly. Power will then be turned off.

If the server does not respond within a certain time, it will be shut down forcibly. In case of a forced shutdown, unsaved data may be lost.

1. In the [Control panel](https://my.selectel.ru/vds/default/servers/), on the top menu, click **Products** and select **VDS servers**.

2. In the server <MoreVerticalIcon /> menu, select **Power off**.

## Turn on the server \{#turn-on-server}

When turned on, the operating system boots and volumes are connected.

1. In the [Control panel](https://my.selectel.ru/vds/default/servers/), click **Products** in the top menu and select **VDS servers**.

2. In the server <MoreVerticalIcon /> menu, select **Power on**.

## Rebuild the server \{#rebuild-server}

:::danger

When you rebuild the server, all data on the local disk is deleted; the IP address remains the same.

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Recreating reinstalls the operating system on the server. Use this if you need a clean OS or if the root password has been lost.

1. In the [Control panel](https://my.selectel.ru/vds/default/servers/), click **Products** in the top menu and select **VDS servers**.

2. In the server <MoreVerticalIcon /> menu, select **Recreate server**.

3. Save the new password. You can copy it by clicking <CopyIcon /> next to the password.

4. Enter the server name to confirm the rebuild.

5. Click **Recreate**.

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