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Buying a Dedicated Server

This guide explains how to order a Dedicated Server from PerLod and what to expect before your service becomes active.

Before you start​

Before placing your order, it helps to know your main requirements, such as:

  • preferred location
  • CPU requirements
  • RAM requirements
  • storage capacity and type
  • operating system preference
  • billing term

If you are still comparing options, start from the Dedicated Server overview page first.

Step 1: Start from the Dedicated Server pages​

You can begin your order from either of these entry points:

  • the main Dedicated Server page
  • a location-based Dedicated Server page

The main page helps you explore the general server offering. Location-based pages help you focus on servers available in a specific region or datacenter location.

Step 2: Filter and compare server options​

Before choosing a server, review the available plans and use the visible filters if needed.

Depending on the page, you may compare servers based on details such as:

  • location
  • processor model
  • core or thread count
  • RAM
  • storage type
  • storage size
  • bandwidth or network details
  • billing term

Use this step to narrow the available options and choose the server that best matches your workload.

Step 3: Select a server​

Once you find a suitable server, continue with that plan to move into the order flow.

A Dedicated Server is usually selected for workloads that need dedicated hardware resources, stronger performance, or more predictable isolation than a virtual environment.

Step 4: Configure the server​

After selecting a server, you will be taken to the configuration step.

Depending on the server and provider setup, this step may include options such as:

  • server location
  • operating system and version
  • network options
  • additional public IP addresses
  • support or monitoring options
  • billing term

The visible options may vary depending on the selected server.

Step 5: Review the order​

Before checkout, review the full order carefully.

Make sure to confirm:

  • selected server
  • selected location
  • operating system
  • billing term
  • any selected extras or add-ons
  • final price

This is the best time to catch mistakes before payment.

Step 6: Complete payment​

Once everything looks correct, continue to payment and complete the order.

After successful payment, the service moves into provisioning.

Because a Dedicated Server is a physical service, setup may take longer than VPS provisioning.

After purchase​

Once the server is ready, it will appear in Dash for management.

From there, you can usually:

  • open the service details page
  • check the current status
  • review hardware and access information
  • use available management actions
  • review billing and lifecycle details

If the server is not active yet​

If the order is paid but the server is not yet active:

  • allow a reasonable provisioning window
  • refresh Dash and check the service status
  • review whether the invoice shows as paid

If the delay continues, contact support and include:

  • service ID if available
  • invoice number
  • selected server
  • selected location