In this article, we explain how to mount a custom ISO on your VPS through the VPS panel.

A custom ISO lets you boot your VPS from your own operating system or installation image.

Note: A wrong ISO, wrong boot order, or installing from an ISO can prevent your VPS from booting correctly or overwrite data. Make a backup first if the VPS contains important files.

Important requirements for the ISO link

Check your ISO link before you begin:

• the ISO must be reachable through HTTPS;
• enter the link without https:// in front of it;
• the link must end with .iso;
• redirects do not work properly, so use a direct download link;
• the ISO must be publicly reachable without a login or token.

Example:

releases.ubuntu.com/24.04/ubuntu-24.04.3-live-server-amd64.iso

Do not use:

https://releases.ubuntu.com/24.04/ubuntu-24.04.3-live-server-amd64.iso

What do you need?

• Access to the VPS panel via cloud.ping64.net
• An Etheron VPS
• A direct HTTPS link to an .iso file
• VNC access to control the installation

Mounting the custom ISO

1. Log in to cloud.ping64.net.

2. Choose the VPS on which you want to mount the ISO and click Manage.

3. Shut down the VPS before changing the boot settings.

   

4. Go to Media at the top.

5. Open Custom CD/DVD.

6. Enter the direct ISO link without https:// in front of it.

7. Temporarily set the boot order to CD/DVD so the VPS boots from the ISO.

8. Click Apply to save the setting.

   

9. Start the VPS again with Boot.

The VPS will now boot from the mounted ISO.

Finish the installation through VNC

Use VNC to control the installation from the ISO:

1. Go to Options → VNC.
2. Click Enable VNC Access.
3. Click Browser VNC.

You can also follow the article Enabling VNC on Your VPS.

After the installation

1. Set the boot order back to HDD once the installation is complete.
2. Click Apply again to save the change.
3. Disable VNC afterwards with Disable VNC Access.

If you do not do this, the VPS may boot from the ISO again after the next restart.

Troubleshooting

First, check the following:

• the ISO link works directly in your browser;
• the link was entered without https://;
• the link ends with .iso;
• the ISO does not use a redirect;
• the boot order is set to CD/DVD;
• after installation, the boot order is set back to HDD.

If it still does not work, feel free to reach out via Discord or create a support ticket.