> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gcore.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install a Linux OS from a template

A Linux OS can be installed on a dedicated server by selecting a template in DCImanager. Templates are maintained by Gcore and include the latest supported versions of each distribution.

<Info>
  Windows Server can only be added at the time of ordering a dedicated server and cannot be installed later using this method.
</Info>

## Reinstall the OS

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open DCImanager">
    In the [Gcore Hosting Portal](https://hosting.gcore.com/billmgr), navigate to **Products/Services** → **Dedicated servers**, select the server, and click **To panel**. DCImanager opens in a new tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the context menu">
    In the server list, click the **...** (three-dot) menu on the right side of the server row. A dropdown appears with available operations.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gcore/Gxu8f7s7no-1im32/images/docs/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/operating-system/install-a-linux-os-from-a-template/install-a-linux-os-from-a-template-image1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Gxu8f7s7no-1im32&q=85&s=b9687dee18c78c22397e0514b2fd57e7" alt="DCImanager server list with the three-dot context menu open, showing the Install OS from a template option" width="1536" height="519" data-path="images/docs/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/operating-system/install-a-linux-os-from-a-template/install-a-linux-os-from-a-template-image1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Install OS from a template">
    Click **Install OS from a template**. The installation wizard opens.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the OS">
    In the **OS and script selection** step, click the OS to install. Each OS shows the available versions in a dropdown — select the version needed.

    Available distributions include AlmaLinux, CentOS, Debian, FreeBSD, and Ubuntu.

    Optionally, select an **Applications and scripts** option to configure the environment after installation, and set the **Server boot mode** if required.

    Click **Next**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gcore/Gxu8f7s7no-1im32/images/docs/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/operating-system/install-a-linux-os-from-a-template/install-a-linux-os-from-a-template-image2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Gxu8f7s7no-1im32&q=85&s=5f232e709405456ea068c67d9bdb2e1f" alt="Install operating system from template wizard showing OS options including AlmaLinux, CentOS, Debian, FreeBSD, and Ubuntu" width="1536" height="730" data-path="images/docs/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/operating-system/install-a-linux-os-from-a-template/install-a-linux-os-from-a-template-image2.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set access credentials">
    In the **Access to the server** step, enter a **Server administrator password**. By default, `root` is used as the login.

    Optionally, update the **Hostname** and add SSH keys.

    Click **Install**. DCImanager begins the OS installation. The server will reboot and come back online with the new OS.
  </Step>
</Steps>