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# Reinstalling an OS

You can reinstall the operating system on your bare-metal server either yourself or by requesting that DigitalFyre do it for you.

## Option 1: Self-Service via iKVM

If you want to handle the reinstall yourself, you can use the iKVM console to interact with the installation process:

**PXE Boot** — Boot the server via PXE from the iKVM console and load your preferred installer or ISO.

**TenantOS Templates** — In select datacenter locations, OS templates are available through TenantOS for direct installation.

**Pre-loaded ISOs** — Some locations have ISOs already available that you can boot from.

To perform a self-service reinstall:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the iKVM Console">
    Navigate to your server's product details page and click the **iKVM Console** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Your Boot Source">
    Access the server's boot menu or BIOS/UEFI to select your installation source (PXE, ISO, or TenantOS template).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Follow the OS Installer">
    Complete the installation using the OS installer prompts.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Networking">
    After installation, configure your network interfaces with your assigned IP addresses.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Reinstalling an OS destroys all data on the target drive(s). Ensure you have backups of anything you need before proceeding.
</Warning>

## Option 2: Request via Support

If you prefer DigitalFyre to handle the reinstall:

1. Open a support ticket at `console.digitalfyre.com`
2. Specify the operating system you want installed
3. Include any configuration requirements
4. DigitalFyre will perform the install and update your credentials

This follows the same process as the initial provisioning — DigitalFyre installs and configures the OS to your specifications.

## Supported Operating Systems

DigitalFyre supports most operating systems:

* Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, CentOS Stream)
* Windows Server
* BSD variants
* Proxmox VE
* VMware ESXi
* RHEL
* Custom ISOs

Enterprise platforms operate under a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model. See [BYOL Licensing](/bare-metal/provisioning/byol-model) for details.