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Provision a New Server (Guided)

Published · Last updated: May 2026 · 1 min read

Overview

Provisioning a server via CloudAIPilot is a seamless, autonomous process. You declare what you need, and the platform handles the underlying API calls, firewall rules, and OS configurations in the background.

Prerequisites

  • A connected Cloud Account (e.g., AWS, DigitalOcean). See KB-01-01.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Navigate to Servers and click Provision Server.
  2. Select Provider: Choose the connected cloud account where the server will reside.
  3. Select Region: Choose a data center closest to your target audience to reduce latency.
  4. Select Plan: Choose the CPU/RAM tier. CloudAIPilot displays the estimated monthly cost directly from the provider.
  5. Select OS / Stack: Choose whether you want a clean Ubuntu installation ("Bare") or a pre-configured stack (e.g., "Docker Hub").
  6. Name your Server: Provide a recognizable name (e.g., web-prod-01).
  7. Click Provision.

Background Operations

Once you click Provision, you can safely close your browser. The Activity Center tracks the real-time progress as CloudAIPilot:

  • Requests the VM from the cloud provider.
  • Installs the Post-Quantum Command Agent.
  • Hardens the SSH configuration.
  • Configures the Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW) and Cloud Security Groups.

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