> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kb.rport.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kb.rport.io/install-the-rport-server/install-on-hetzner-cloud.md).

# Install on Hetzner Cloud

### Create a virtual server

* Log in to your [Hetzner Cloud Console](https://console.hetzner.cloud/projects).
* Select an existing project or create a new one. 
* On the left menu select "Servers" and click on "ADD SERVER".
* Select a location near you. Hetzners connectivity is excellent. Servers in Finland or Germany are suitable for any customer in northern or Western Europe.
* For the OS IMAGE select `Debian 11`.
* Select "Standard" as type and "Network (CEPH)" as Storage Type. \
  \&#xNAN;*CEPH adds high availability to your server.* [*Read More*](https://docs.hetzner.com/cloud/servers/faq/)*.*
* Select the smallest size "CX11-CEPH". 
* Do not add extra volumes.
* Do not add a network.
* Do not add a firewall.
* Do not add additional features.
* If you have an SSH key pair, add your public key. \
  \&#xNAN;*Using a traditional password for the log-in is possible, but less secure.*
* Enter `rport-server` as the name for the virtual server. 
* Click "Create & buy now"

![](/files/-Mj8dQ2Xl24YZfKWHUGQ)

### Install the RPort server on your new Hetzner Virtual Server

From the list of servers, grab the public ipv4 address of your newly created server. 

![Grab the IP address of the new server.](/files/-Mf2kzt0Dle9yXuUmKRn)

Connect over SSH to the instance using the `root` user. If you have created the server without an SSH public key, look for an email with the root password. If you log in with a password, you are forced to change the password on the first login.

👉 Now proceed to [Install RPort on any virgin cloud VM](/install-the-rport-server/install-rport-on-any-virgin-cloud-vm.md)