# Gyro Cloud Istanbul: power actions, root password reset, reinstall and console

https://www.gyrohosting.com/en/knowledgebase/article/gyro-cloud-istanbul-power-password-console

- **What you will learn**: How to power your Istanbul server on and off from the panel or command line, reset the root password, reinstall the operating system and sign in through the console.
- **Time**: 10 minutes
- **Who this is for**: Anyone whose server does not respond or who forgot the password.
- **What you need**: An active Gyro Cloud Istanbul server.

## 1. What the panel looks like

The panel of Gyro Cloud Istanbul servers is the same as the Turkey VDS panel: connection information and **Quick Actions** on the **Overview** tab, grouped tools on the **Management** tab ([panel tour](https://www.gyrohosting.com/en/knowledgebase/article/vds-panel-turu)). This guide focuses on what is specific to Istanbul.

> **Warning**
> 
> **Powering off does not stop the charge**; the charge stops only when you delete the service ([Deleting](https://www.gyrohosting.com/en/knowledgebase/article/stopping-and-deleting-a-prepaid-service)).

## 2. Power on, off and reboot

1. Open your server from **My Services**.
2. In **Quick Actions**, or **Management** > **Power Management**, choose **Start Server**, **Stop Server** or **Restart Server** and confirm.

From the command line:

```
gyro server power on 12345
gyro server power shutdown 12345
gyro server power reboot 12345
```

> **Info**
> 
> In the Istanbul region a "hard power off" and a normal shutdown are the same action; the server receives a shutdown request through the operating system. A "hard reset" and a rescue system do not exist in this region. If the server does not respond, use the **VNC Console** first.

## 3. Resetting the root password

1. Click **Management** > **System** > **Reset Root Password**.
2. In the confirmation window press **Reset Password**.
3. The new password is shown **once**; copy it and store it in your password manager. It is also saved on the **Service Information** card.

```
gyro server reset-password 12345 --wait
```

The command prints the new password once. Password rules: 8-16 characters; letters, digits and `@ # % _ + = . , : -`; at least one letter, one digit and one symbol ([Root password reset](https://www.gyrohosting.com/en/knowledgebase/article/vds-root-parola-sifirlama)).

> **Info**
> 
> Resetting the password does not remove your SSH keys. If your key works you do not need the password.

## 4. Reinstalling the operating system

> **Warning**
> 
> A reinstall **wipes the disk**; all data on the server is deleted permanently. Back up first.

1. Click **Management** > **System** > **Reinstall Operating System**.
2. Choose **Ubuntu 24.04**, **Ubuntu 22.04**, **Debian 12** or **AlmaLinux 8** from the list.
3. Accept the suggested **Root Password** or type your own.
4. Press **Reinstall** and confirm. It takes a few minutes.

```
gyro server rebuild 12345 --image debian-12 --wait
```

After the reinstall:

- The new root password is valid. The SSH keys you gave when ordering are **installed again**; wait a few minutes.
- If your computer remembers the old server fingerprint and shows `REMOTE HOST IDENTIFICATION HAS CHANGED`, run `ssh-keygen -R 203.0.113.10`.
- Update the system and restore your data ([Reinstall details](https://www.gyrohosting.com/en/knowledgebase/article/vds-isletim-sistemi-yeniden-kurma)).

## 5. The VNC console

The console is your screen when you cannot reach the server over the network (SSH off, wrong firewall, broken network settings).

1. From **Quick Actions** click **VNC Console** > **Open Console**.
2. The console opens **in a new window**. The link is **single-use and expires quickly**; if it does not open, allow pop-ups in your browser or click the link the panel gives.
3. Sign in as `root` with the password in the panel (or the one you just generated).

```
gyro server console 12345
```

> **Info**
> 
> If you can sign in on the console but not over SSH, the problem is not the password but the SSH service or the firewall ([Firewall](https://www.gyrohosting.com/en/knowledgebase/article/gyro-cloud-istanbul-firewall)).

## 6. Frequently asked questions

**Does my IP address go away if I power the server off?**

No. Your IP address stays reserved for you until the server is deleted.

**Does a reinstall change my IP address?**

No. The IP stays the same; the disk and operating system are reset.

**The panel says "An operation is in progress on the server"; what should I do?**

While an install, reinstall or password operation runs, other tools are locked. Wait a few minutes.

**Is there a rescue mode?**

No. If you cannot reach the file system, use the VNC Console or a reinstall; you can open a support ticket to recover your data before reinstalling.

## Next step

- [Snapshots and reverse DNS](https://www.gyrohosting.com/en/knowledgebase/article/gyro-cloud-istanbul-rdns-snapshots)
- [Firewall and security groups](https://www.gyrohosting.com/en/knowledgebase/article/gyro-cloud-istanbul-firewall)