We at Contabo rolled out our new Customer Control Panel with the purpose of making managing your services easier than ever. Whether you’re setting up a new server, adding licenses, uploading custom images, enabling backups, or expanding storage, everything can now be handled in one place.
In this post, you get a walk through the different ways you can place orders directly in the new panel.
Setting Up a New Server
Ordering a new server directly from the Control Panel:
- Log in to your Contabo Customer Control Panel.
- Click the Create button at the top of the page.
- Select your preferred server type from the drop-down menu.
- Customize your setup and finalize your order.
Once you’ve completed the steps, your server will be provisioned automatically, and you’ll receive a confirmation email when it’s ready to use.
Adding Licenses (Windows, Plesk, cPanel)
You can also upgrade your Server with a new license:
- In the menu, go to Servers & Hosting.
- Choose either VPS or VDS, depending on your setup.
- Click More next to the server you want to update.
- Select “Order New License”
- Pick your license type (Windows, Plesk, or cPanel) and version
- Confirm with Order & Pay.
Your new license will be activated immediately, giving you instant access to expanded features.
Uploading Custom Images
If you prefer working with your own operating system or a pre-configured environment, the Control Panel also allows you to upload custom images:
- Navigate to Servers & Hosting and select Images from the menu.
- Scroll down and click Order Custom Image.
- Confirm your choice with Order & Pay.
Once uploaded, your image will be available anytime you need to install it on a server.
Enabling Auto Backups
To keep the Data of your VPS safe, you can use Auto-Backup:
- Go to Servers & Hosting and select VPS Auto Backup.
- Click Order Auto Backup at the bottom of the page.
- Choose the VPS you want to protect.
- Confirm your order with Order & Pay.
Expanding with Object Storage
You can set up more storage, using the Control Panel:
- In the panel, navigate to Storage.
- Click Object Storage (Buckets).
- Select Order Object Storage.
- Choose your capacity and preferred region.
- Finalize with Order & Pay.
This gives you flexible and cost-effective storage that grows with your needs.
Learn more in our Video
If you prefer a visual walk-through, we’ve also created a detailed video tutorial that takes you through the entire process.
Final Thoughts
The new Contabo Control Panel simplifies the entire process of managing your services. From ordering servers to activating licenses, setting up backups, or expanding storage space, everything is summarized in a user-friendly interface.