A Cloud Server is created through a short four-step wizard. This walks through every field so you know exactly what to choose.
Open the wizard
- Sign in at platform.gewape.cloud.
- Open Cloud Servers and click Create Instance.
Step 1 — Base Config
Where the server runs, what it boots, and how big it is.
- Availability Zone: the region and zone to run in (Nairobi, Kigali or Huye). Leave it on Any Availability Zone to let the platform choose within the region.
- Start Source: choose Operating System to boot a fresh OS. The other options (Image, Instance Snapshot, Bootable Volume) start from something you already have.
- Operating System: pick the OS, for example Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Use the search box to filter the list.
- System disk: choose Yes - Create a new system disk, then set the disk type and Volume Capacity (GiB). This is the server's root disk. Only choose "No" if you are booting directly from an existing volume.
- Flavor: the Server Plan (size).
g1.medium(2 vCPU / 4 GB) is a good starting point. See Server Plans explained. - Name: a name you will recognise later, such as
web-prod-01.
Click Next.
Step 2 — Network Config
- Networks: select the private network to attach the server to. A default one is provided; select it unless you have created your own (see Private networks and subnets).
- Security Group: attach the security group that decides which ports are open. You can attach one now, or open ports later with How to open a port on your server.
Click Next.
Step 3 — System Config
How you will log in.
- Login Type: choose Keypair (recommended for Linux) or Password.
- Keypair: if you chose Keypair, select your SSH key, or create one now. See Manage your SSH keys.
- Hostname / Login Name: the server's hostname and default user. The defaults are fine for most people.
- Login Password / Confirm Password: shown only if you chose Password. Set a strong one.
- Advanced Options: optionally add the server to a Placement Group for affinity or anti-affinity.
Click Next.
Step 4 — Confirm Config
Review your choices and the estimated cost, then click Create.
The server appears in the list and reaches Active in a minute or two. Next: Give your server a public address and Connect over SSH. If you are only testing, delete it afterwards so it stops billing.