How to use the Cloudron KVM template

Procédure

Cloudron template

Cloudron is a platform for easily installing, managing and maintaining applications in containers.

This template allows you to deploy an impressive number of applications. The free licence supplied with the Cloudron VPS KVM template allows you to install one application. A licence to install an unlimited number of applications can be obtained here.

Once deployed, you can finish the installation via a web browser by joining the IP of your VPS.

Content of the template

The Cloudron template contains the pre-installed application.

Operating system

• Ubuntu 24.04

Installed application

• cloudron

Finish installation

Domain configuration

Enter the IP address of your server in a web browser (present in the delivery email or your VPS KVM panel), then follow the steps below:

• Indicate your main domain. Make sure that the DNS records for your domain.tld and *.domain.tld (wildcard) point to the IP address of your server. If you don't know how to configure a wildcard zone on your DNS zone, you can refer to this documentation.

• Select Wildcard as your DNS provider.

• Click Next to start configuring Cloudron.

Configuring the administrator account

In the next window, create the administrator account by entering the following information:

• Your name

• Your e-mail address

• The desired user name

• Your password

Once the installation is complete, use the administrator credentials provided to connect to Cloudron. Now all you have to do is explore the Cloudron App Store!

Documentation

For more information on the installed packages, please refer to their official documentation:

Cloudron

Conclusion

You now know how to :

• Use Cloudron to manage your applications in containers with disconcerting ease 🚀.
• Deploy an impressive number of applications with the Cloudron template and opt for a licence tailored to your needs 📦.
• Access your VPS and finish installing Cloudron by configuring the domain and administrator account 👨‍💻.
• Explore theCloudron App Store and take advantage of its many ready-to-use applications 🛍️.
• Consult the official documentation for a complete and detailed guide 📚.

Thank you for reading this article 🙏. If you have any questions or would like to share your experience with Cloudron, please feel free to leave a comment below. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our services!