What operating system can I install on my VPS?
Discover which operating systems you can install on your PlanetNode VPS.
At PlanetNode we offer a wide range of operating systems for your VPS. We support basically all Linux distributions, including special systems like MikroTik RouterOS. Is your desired version not listed? Let us know and we'll arrange it quickly!
Popular Linux distributions
The following Linux distributions can be installed directly via the client panel:
Ubuntu
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Debian
- Debian 11 (Bullseye)
- Debian 12 (Bookworm)
- Debian 13 (Trixie)
CentOS / Rocky Linux / AlmaLinux
- CentOS Stream
- Rocky Linux 8
- Rocky Linux 9
- AlmaLinux 8
- AlmaLinux 9
Other
- Fedora (latest version)
- Arch Linux
- openSUSE / SUSE Linux Enterprise
- MikroTik RouterOS
- And many more...
Windows Server
Windows Server is available on request. Read more in our article about installing Windows on your VPS.
How do I change my operating system?
To change the operating system of your VPS:
- First make a backup of your important data
- Create a support ticket
- Mention in your ticket:
- Which operating system you currently have
- Which operating system you want to switch to
- Which version you would like
- Our team will perform the reinstallation for you
WARNING
Note: When changing your operating system, all data on your VPS will be erased. Make sure you have made a backup before proceeding!
Which OS should I choose?
This depends on your use case:
- Ubuntu: User-friendly and popular, ideal for beginners
- Debian: Very stable and reliable, good for production environments
- Rocky Linux / AlmaLinux: Suitable as a replacement for CentOS, good for enterprise applications
- Windows Server: Necessary for .NET applications, MSSQL, or Windows-specific software
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Not sure which operating system suits you best? Feel free to contact us via a support ticket, our Discord or call us at +31 85 047 05 49 for advice!
Your desired OS not listed?
No problem! We can install basically all Linux distributions, even specialized systems. Contact us via a support ticket or our Discord and we'll arrange it quickly for you!
Examples of what we can also install:
- Specific versions of distributions
- BSD variants (FreeBSD, OpenBSD)
- Specialized router/firewall systems
- Custom ISOs
We're happy to think along with you!