Quickstart

Launch a new virtual machine

1. In the Katapult Console, click the Launch button in the top-right main navigation.
2. Select a location for your virtual machine.
3. Choose an initial package (upgrades or downgrades are available anytime).
4. Pick an operating system from the list of distributions or select No image if preferred.
5. Configure disk size and additional options, or use the default settings.
6. Click Launch virtual machine at the bottom of the page.
7. Your virtual machine will be built in a matter of seconds.
8. To access your new VM, click Go to my new server.

Connect to your virtual machine

1. Copy your virtual machine's IP address from the virtual machine details.
2. Open your terminal or SSH client, and run ssh root@<your-ip-address>
3. Accept the new host's fingerprint.
4. You will be prompted for a password.
5. Copy and enter the password from the virtual machine details.
6. You are now connected to your virtual machine!

Delete a virtual machine

If you no longer need the virtual machine, you can move it to your organization's trash.

1. From the virtual machine page, go to the Actions menu and click Move to trash.
2. Confirm by entering the name of the virtual machine.
3. Your virtual machine will be moved to the trash and be automatically deleted after 48 hours.
4. To view your trash contents, click Trash in the main navigation.
5. You can Restore the virtual machine within 48 hours or Empty trash to delete it immediately.