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Install Windows Server on your VPS

Windows Server isn’t included with your VPS. You order a licence through Inleed and then reinstall the server with Windows Server 2025.

About 3 minutes Applies to VPS Updated 6 Nov 2026

Before you start

  • Everything on the server is erased when it is reinstalled. Back up anything you want to keep first.

How to install it

  1. 1

    Log in to the client area, go to the store and click Microsoft/SPLA.

  2. 2

    Order a Windows Server licence.

  3. 3

    Open Services and click Manage next to your VPS.

  4. 4

    Open the operating system tab and click Reinstall the server.

Important

Everything on the server is erased and can’t be restored.

  1. 5

    Choose Windows › Server 2025 and confirm.

  2. 6

    Click the link in the email you receive to confirm the reinstall.

How to know it worked

Done

The server is installed with Windows Server 2025. Then log in with Remote Desktop (RDP).

If something doesn’t work

The Windows server shuts itself down

Why: The server doesn’t have a valid Windows licence.

What to do: Order the licence in the store under Microsoft/SPLA.

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Need more help?

Email [email protected] or call 08-519 70 666.