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RackNerd control panel
ctrl is RackNerd’s modern VPS control panel - reboot, reinstall, console, network firewall, view resource usage, perform root password resets, and one-click install apps like AdminBolt, OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, AnythingLLM, Ollama, LibreChat, n8n, and more. Try the interactive demo below!
ctrl is RackNerd's proprietary, modern KVM VPS control panel! Manage every RackNerd VPS from one place, deploy apps with a single click, or connect via SSH with full root access whenever you need it. The demo below is fully interactive - click around and explore it like a real session.
Explore the navigation, manage a VPS, try the network firewall, browse One-Click Apps, and even try an installation - no account required. This interactive demo is a preview of the ctrl experience - exclusively available on RackNerd VPS services!
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Manage your RackNerd VPS instances from one place.
Welcome
RackNerd ctrl panelRestart or power your server on and off, reinstall or change the operating system, monitor bandwidth, and more - all from here.
| Hostname | IP Address | Operating System | vCPU | Memory | Disk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ai-builder.demo | 203.0.113.42 | Ubuntu LTS | 4 Cores | 8 GB RAM | 80 GB | |
| n8n-workflows.demo | 203.0.113.77 | Ubuntu LTS | 2 Cores | 4 GB RAM | 40 GB |
/ Manage
203.0.113.42 · Los Angeles, USA
Ubuntu LTS
1.72 TB of 5 TB Used / 3.28 TB Free
32.8 GB of 80 GB Used / 47.2 GB Free
/ / Reinstall
203.0.113.42 · Choose a fresh OS template
Preparing OS template…
/ / Console
HTML5 VNC console preview
Within ctrl, you can access out-of-band HTML5 VNC console! Perfect for troubleshooting and recovery, or for custom OS installations.
/ / One-Click Apps
For your convenience, RackNerd offers several applications that can be deployed with a single click. Don’t see what you need? Full root SSH is included.
AdminBolt is a modern, affordable hosting control panel that brings website, email, DNS, SSL, WordPress, and database management together in one easy-to-use interface. Install AdminBolt in one click through ctrl and enjoy a 30-day free trial.
Self-hosted AI assistant for automating tasks, workflows, messaging, and connected services.
Self-hosted AI agent with a web dashboard for chat, tools, messaging gateways, and automation. Configure your own LLM API key after install.
Self-hosted workflow automation platform for connecting apps, APIs, databases, and services.
Self-hosted AI workspace for document chat, agents, and private knowledge bases. Connect your own LLM provider after install.
Self-hosted chat for open-source language models. Ollama runs the models, and Open WebUI is the chat interface.
Self-hosted chat interface for multiple AI providers, with accounts and conversation history on your server.
Web-based Docker container management for deploying and managing containers, images, and stacks.
Self-hosted PaaS for deploying apps, databases, and services with automatic SSL and Git-based workflows.
Web-based Linux system administration for managing Linux users, services, packages, and system settings.
Web hosting control panel for managing and hosting websites, email, DNS, databases, SSL, and more.
Modern web hosting control panel for PHP, Node.js, Python, and static sites with NGINX, free SSL, and MySQL.
WireGuard VPN with the wg-easy web UI for creating clients, QR codes, and managing peers.
/ / ctrl Network Firewall
203.0.113.42 · Optional inbound filter in front of your VPS
No firewall is currently enabled on our side for this VPS.
By default, we do not block any ports. If a port is unreachable, check your operating system firewall first.
For an extra layer of protection, you can enable the ctrl Network Firewall. This optional filter sits on our side of the network, before traffic reaches your server’s operating system.
You have saved rules from earlier in this demo. Re-enable them, or enable as new instead.
Status: Active · Mode: Recommended
Inbound traffic passes through the ctrl Network Firewall before reaching your VPS and its OS firewall (such as UFW, firewalld, or iptables). If a port is blocked, you may need to allow it in both places.
ctrl Network Firewall (this page)
Runs on our side of the network, outside your VPS. It can block inbound traffic before your server receives it.
OS firewall (inside your VPS)
Your second layer, using tools such as UFW, firewalld, or iptables when you have one set up. Use it for finer control this page does not cover, for example source-IP limits or outbound filtering.
Traffic flow
Internet → ctrl Network Firewall → OS firewall (if applicable) → application
Console access
Console / VNC does not pass through the ctrl Network Firewall, so you can still correct mistakes from the panel.
You’re on a custom allow list. Pick a preset above to replace it, or keep editing ports below.
Only listed ports are allowed. Everything else inbound is blocked while Active.
0 / 12 rules used. A port range counts as one rule.
| Protocol | Port | Note |
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Turns the filter off immediately in this demo. Saved rules are kept if you want to re-enable later.
Manage your profile, password, and security settings.
Keep your contact details current so we can reach you about your services.
Choose a strong password you do not use anywhere else. You will need your current password to confirm the change.
Two-factor authentication
Add an extra layer of protection with a code from your authenticator app.
Recovery codes remaining: 8
| Date / time (UTC) | IP address |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 19:20 (2 hours ago) | 203.0.113.88 |
| Sep 21, 2026 21:20 (1 day ago) | 198.51.100.44 |
| Sep 19, 2026 21:20 (3 days ago) | 203.0.113.88 |
| Sep 15, 2026 21:20 (1 week ago) | 192.0.2.17 |
Built for everyday VPS ops - and for AI / self-host stacks that need a fast path to deploy.
Reboot, shutdown, boot, power off, and rescue mode from a clear manage screen - with confirmations before destructive actions.
Within ctrl, you can access out-of-band HTML5 VNC console! Perfect for troubleshooting and recovery, or for custom OS installations.
OS reinstall, root password reset, hostname, network reconfigure, and an optional inbound network firewall - without opening a ticket.
Install AdminBolt, OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, AnythingLLM, Ollama, LibreChat, n8n, and more in one click - credentials show in-panel when ready.
Memory, disk, and bandwidth meters on the manage overview so you know when to upgrade.
Unmanaged KVM underneath. One-click is optional convenience - Docker, Compose, and custom stacks via SSH anytime.
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Order your desired VPS deal, then power, reinstall, and one-click apps from RackNerd’s modern, proprietary panel.
