> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kombify.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managed servers

> Preview: let kombify order and operate a server at a hosting provider while you choose the apps

> [!WARNING]
>
> Managed by kombify is in preview. The option appears only when your account has
> managed servers enabled, and what you can do may change. See
> [Techstack availability](https://docs.kombify.io/techstack/availability.md).

Managed by kombify is the mode in which you supply no server and no provider
credential. kombify orders a virtual server at a hosting provider, prepares it
and operates it. You choose the apps and run them. kombify sets up the standard
homelab on the server and does not host or operate your apps for you.

## What you need first

* A kombify account on a plan that includes managed servers. How many managed
  servers you can have depends on your plan. See
  [Plans and billing](https://docs.kombify.io/apps/cloud/plans-and-billing.md).
* Managed servers enabled for your account.

## Create a managed server

**1. Start the wizard**

In the dashboard open **Techstack** under **Tools** and start **Add Node**.

**2. Ask for a server**

Choose **I need a server**, then **kombify VPS**. If your account cannot use
it yet, the option stays unavailable and the wizard says what is missing.

**3. Review the details**

The wizard shows the size, the location and the provider. Check them before
you confirm.

**4. Finish and follow the progress**

kombify creates the server, connects it to your homelab and sets up the
tools you selected. The progress page shows each step.

The wizard describes the server and its providers in detail. See
[Managed servers in Techstack](https://docs.kombify.io/techstack/managed-servers.md).

## See its status

Monitoring in your dashboard lists the server with a lifecycle state, a
connection state and a health state. The lifecycle moves through Planned,
Provisioning, Enrolling and Active. A server that could not be created shows
Failed.

## Look after it

* **Maintenance.** On the server's page in Techstack, choose **Review OS
  updates** or **Review reboot**. Techstack lists the apps and stacks that
  would be affected, and nothing runs until you confirm. Maintenance is offered
  only when the server and your account support it.
* **Backups.** The Backups card in Monitoring shows the last run. How long
  backups are kept depends on your plan.
* **Reach.** Your apps are reachable through your own domain or a
  `*.kombify.me` address, the same as on any other server. See
  [kombify.me](https://docs.kombify.io/kombify-me/overview.md).

## Delete the server

Choose **Delete server** on the server's page and confirm. Techstack asks for
the controlled removal of the server and keeps its record until the server is
confirmed gone at the provider. To remove the whole homelab together with its
managed server, use **Delete this homelab** in Techstack settings.

A managed server cannot be detached the way your own server can. Deleting it
removes it.

## If something goes wrong

* If the server stays in Provisioning or shows Failed, open the progress page
  in Techstack for the step that stopped.
* If you would rather use your own server, see
  [Connect a server](https://docs.kombify.io/apps/cloud/connect-a-server.md).
* For anything else, write to [info@kombify.io](mailto:info@kombify.io).


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