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

# OVHcloud Documentation

> Official guides and how-tos for all OVHcloud products — from bare metal servers and VPS to Public Cloud, web hosting, networking, and storage.

Welcome to the OVHcloud Help Center. Find step-by-step guides, tutorials, and reference documentation for every OVHcloud product.

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  <Card title="Get Started" icon="rocket" href="/account/getting-started">
    Create your OVHcloud account, log in to the Control Panel, and manage your first service.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bare Metal & VPS" icon="server" href="/bare-metal/dedicated-servers">
    Deploy and manage dedicated servers and virtual private servers with full root access.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Public Cloud" icon="cloud" href="/public-cloud/compute">
    Spin up scalable compute instances, managed databases, Kubernetes clusters, and AI workloads.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Web Cloud" icon="globe" href="/web-cloud/web-hosting">
    Host websites, manage domains, and set up professional email solutions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Storage & Network" icon="database" href="/storage/object-storage">
    Store and retrieve data with object storage, block storage, and private networking via vRack.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage & Operate" icon="sliders" href="/manage/api">
    Automate with the OVHcloud API, enforce access controls with IAM, and monitor your infrastructure.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Get up and running

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your OVHcloud account">
    Sign up at [ovhcloud.com](https://www.ovhcloud.com) and verify your identity. Your account gives you access to all OVHcloud products through the Control Panel or API.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a product">
    Browse the product categories above or use the search bar to find guides for the service you want to use — from a simple VPS to a full Kubernetes cluster.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Follow the guide">
    Each guide walks you through the exact steps needed to configure, deploy, or troubleshoot your service. Code examples and screenshots are included throughout.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Automate with the API">
    Once you're comfortable, use the [OVHcloud API](/manage/api) or Terraform provider to automate provisioning and management across your infrastructure.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Popular guides

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  <Card title="First steps with a VPS" icon="display" href="/bare-metal/vps">
    Deploy your first virtual private server in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Public Cloud instances" icon="microchip" href="/public-cloud/compute">
    Launch scalable cloud instances with hourly or monthly billing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Web Hosting" icon="browser" href="/web-cloud/web-hosting">
    Get your website online with managed hosting and a free domain.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Managed databases" icon="circle-nodes" href="/public-cloud/databases">
    Use managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="IAM & Access control" icon="shield-halved" href="/manage/iam">
    Control who can access your OVHcloud account and services.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Object Storage" icon="box-archive" href="/storage/object-storage">
    Store files and backups with S3-compatible object storage.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  This documentation is community-driven. If you find an error or want to improve a guide, [contributions are welcome](/contributing/how-to-contribute).
</Note>