This guide walks you through the process of reinstalling Ploi on your server while maintaining the same IP address.

Prerequisites

• Access to your server provider's control panel

• Administrative access to your Ploi dashboard

• SSH access to your server

Step 1: Reinstall the Server with Your Provider

To maintain the same IP address, you'll need to reinstall the server through your provider rather than creating a new one:

1. Log in to your server provider's control panel (DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr, etc.)

2. Locate your existing server in the dashboard

3. Look for the "Rebuild," "Reinstall," or "Reset" option (terminology varies by provider)

4. Select the same operating system that was previously installed or choose one supported by Ploi

5. Confirm the reinstallation process

6. Wait for the server to finish rebuilding (this typically takes a few minutes)

Note: This process will erase all data on your server. Make sure you have backups of your sites and databases before proceeding.

Step 2: Install Ploi via the Custom Option

Once your server has been reinstalled by your provider, you'll need to set up Ploi using the custom installation option:

1. Log in to your Ploi dashboard

2. Click on "Servers" in the left sidebar

3. Click the "Create Server" button

4. Select "Custom" from the server provider options

5. Fill in the server details:

   • Server Name: Enter a descriptive name

   • IP Address: Enter your existing IP address

   • SSH Port: Usually 22 (unless you've configured a different port)

6. Click "Add Server" to proceed

For detailed instructions on custom server installation, please refer to the official Ploi documentation at https://ploi.io/documentation/server/how-do-i-install-a-custom-server

Step 3: Wait for Installation

Ploi will now connect to your server and install all required components:

1. The installation process typically takes 5-10 minutes

2. You can monitor the progress in the Ploi dashboard

3. Once complete, your server will show as "Active" in the dashboard

Post-Installation Steps

After reinstalling Ploi on your server, you'll need to:

1. Restore your sites from backups

2. Reconfigure any custom server settings

3. Reapply SSL certificates

4. Update DNS records if necessary