Gyro Cloud Istanbul: power actions, root password reset, reinstall and console
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). This guide focuses on what is specific to Istanbul.
Powering off does not stop the charge; the charge stops only when you delete the service (Deleting).
2. Power on, off and reboot
- Open your server from My Services.
- 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
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
- Click Management > System > Reset Root Password.
- In the confirmation window press Reset Password.
- 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).
Resetting the password does not remove your SSH keys. If your key works you do not need the password.
4. Reinstalling the operating system
A reinstall wipes the disk; all data on the server is deleted permanently. Back up first.
- Click Management > System > Reinstall Operating System.
- Choose Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Debian 12 or AlmaLinux 8 from the list.
- Accept the suggested Root Password or type your own.
- 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, runssh-keygen -R 203.0.113.10. - Update the system and restore your data (Reinstall details).
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).
- From Quick Actions click VNC Console > Open Console.
- 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.
- Sign in as
rootwith the password in the panel (or the one you just generated).
gyro server console 12345
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).
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.
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