How to patch your server
This article will show you how to patch your Virtual Private Server.
We recommend that you patch your VPS on a monthly basis, as this will resolve any security vulnerabilities and minimise the chances of you falling victim to a malicious attack. Simply click the relevant title below and follow the provided instructions to get started:
Please note: the following article was originally created for our current generation of Virtual Private Servers. As such, these instructions may not be relevant to our previous generation of Virtual Private Servers.
AlmaLinux/CentOS/Fedora
Start by connecting to your server via SSH.
Next, you will need to switch to the root user.
From there, enter the following command:
yum clean all
yum update
Ubuntu
Start by connecting to your server via SSH.
Next, you will need to switch to the root user.
From there, enter the following command:
apt-get upgrade
Windows Server
Start by connecting to your server via Remote Desktop.
Select Settings within the Start menu.
Click Updates & Security, followed by Windows Update.
On the next page, click Check for Updates.
Follow the provided instructions to complete the process.