--- title: "Install the Game Panel on a VPS" description: "Install the OVHcloud Game Panel on your VPS from the OVHcloud Control Panel, including operating system, domain name, and administrator account setup." url: https://docs.ovhcloud.com/en/guides/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-install-on-vps lang: en lastUpdated: 2026-06-30 --- # Install the Game Panel on a VPS ## Objective The OVHcloud Game Panel lets you deploy and manage game servers directly on your VPS. Before using it, you must install it on your server from the OVHcloud Control Panel. **This guide explains how to install the Game Panel on your VPS.** ## Requirements - A [VPS](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en-gb/vps/) in your OVHcloud account. - Access to the OVHcloud Control Panel. ## Instructions ### Step 1 — Log in to the OVHcloud Control Panel Log in to your OVHcloud Control Panel . If you need help logging in, refer to [Logging in to the OVHcloud Control Panel](/en/guides/account-and-service-management/account-information/ovhcloud-account-login/index.md) . ### Step 2 — Switch to the Beta version of the OVHcloud Control Panel The Game Panel installation feature is currently available in the Beta version of the OVHcloud Control Panel. In the upper-right corner of the page, click `Discover our new Manager in Beta ` to switch to the Beta interface. ### Step 3 — Open your VPS page From the OVHcloud Control Panel: 1. Click Bare Metal Cloud. 2. In the right-hand menu, select Virtual private servers. ### Step 4 — Install the Game Panel On the **Dashboard** page, locate the **Your VPS** section and click `Game Panel `. ![The Game Panel entry in the Your VPS section of the VPS dashboard](/images/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-install-on-vps/game-panel-entry.png) The Game Panel installation form opens. Fill in the following fields, then start the installation. ![The Game Panel installation form](/images/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-install-on-vps/install-form.png) **Choose an operating system** Select the operating system on which you want to install the Game Panel. All operating systems displayed in the list are fully compatible with the Game Panel. **Configure the domain name** By default, the Game Panel is installed using your server's default hostname, allowing you to access it through an address similar to `https://vps-xxxx.vps.ovh.net`. If you prefer, you can use your own domain name instead. Before continuing, make sure that your domain points to your VPS public IP address. If you do not already own a domain name or need to configure its DNS records, refer to the following resources: - [OVHcloud domain names](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en-gb/domains/) - [Editing an OVHcloud DNS zone](/en/guides/web-cloud/domains/dns-zone-edit/index.md) **Enter an email address** You are asked to provide an email address. By default, this is the email address associated with your OVHcloud account. It is used during the SSL certificate setup and may also receive occasional notifications related to the certificate if any action is ever required. **Choose the administrator account name** Enter the username for the administrator account that will be created. This account becomes the super administrator of the Game Panel and has the highest level of privileges. **Save your generated admin password** A password for the Game Panel is generated and displayed. Store this password in a safe place, as it cannot be viewed again later. **(Optional) Add an SSH key** If desired, you can add an SSH public key. This is an optional advanced configuration. **Start the installation** Click `Install Game Panel ` to begin the installation. ### Step 5 — Connect to the Game Panel The selected operating system is installed first. Once it has been deployed, you receive an automatic email containing the SSH password for your server. Keep this password in a safe place, as you may need it later if you connect to the server directly via SSH. A few minutes later, the Game Panel installation completes automatically. You can then open your server's hostname in a web browser, for example `https://vps-xxxx.vps.ovh.net`. Sign in using the password that was generated during the installation to start using the Game Panel. :::info The generated admin password is shown only once during the installation. If you lose it, refer to the password recovery section of [Log in to the Game Panel](/en/guides/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-log-in/index.md). ::: ## Go further - [Log in to the Game Panel](/en/guides/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-log-in/index.md) - [Getting started with the Game Panel](/en/guides/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-getting-started/index.md) Join our [community of users](https://community.ovhcloud.com/).