Docs / Servers / Import Existing Servers from Cloud

Import Existing Servers from Cloud

Published · Last updated: May 2026 · 1 min read

Overview

If you have servers running in your cloud provider that were created manually or via another platform, you can bring them under CloudAIPilot's autonomous management using the Import feature.

Prerequisites

  • The server must be running a supported OS (Ubuntu 22.04/24.04, Debian 12, or Amazon Linux 2023).
  • You must have root SSH access (either via password or SSH key).
  • Port 22 must be open to CloudAIPilot's management IP addresses.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Navigate to Servers and click Import Server.
  2. Enter the Public IP Address of the server.
  3. Provide the root credentials (Password or Private SSH Key).
  4. Click Connect & Analyze.

The Import Process

The platform performs a safe, read-only pre-flight check. It will tell you if it detects conflicting control panels (like cPanel or RunCloud) which might interfere with our orchestration.

Once you confirm the import, CloudAIPilot will:

  1. Securely install the Quantum-Safe Command Agent.
  2. Index existing Nginx sites and Docker containers.
  3. Appear in your dashboard seamlessly.

Security Note

Your private SSH keys used for the import are encrypted using PQC standards. We do not store plaintext private keys.

Related Articles