Managing Your Server through Gateway
If you have a server that uses Gateway (more info), you can find a lot of information about your it in the management interface, as well as perform important tasks, such as resetting your server's password and launching its control panel.
To Access Your Server's Gateway
- Log in to your HostingDude.com account.
- Click Servers.
- Next to the server you want to use, click Manage.
Server Details & Resources
Most of the information you need about your server, including your resource usage, IP address, username, and active sites displays right here.
Control Panel Sites
How you managed which element depends on which control panel you're using:
cPanel (Linux)
Sites — Click Manage cPanel.
Server — Click Manage Server (WHM).
Plesk (Windows)
Sites & Server — Click Manage Server (Plesk).
Server Management
Use the following sections to manage your server:
| Section | Use it to... |
|---|---|
| Power | Restart your VPS. |
| Access | Reset your VPS's root password. |
| Settings | Change your VPS's hostname, server name, and Admin (Root) access. |
| Backups | Create or use a backup of your server |
Monitoring
Managed and Fully Managed Servers include 24/7 monitoring by NodePing. Click View Details for the monitoring report.
Patching
Managed and Fully Managed Servers include automatic patching through Windows or cPanel (Linux). Click View History for a detailed report for the most-recently-patched files.
Support
All servers can access support chat, a Feedback & Support forum, as well as our top-rated help content.