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

# Create Server

> Add a VPS to TunnelFleet and choose WireGuard or OpenVPN protocols.

A **server** in TunnelFleet is a Linux VPS you own. TunnelFleet does not host the VPS — it installs and manages the VPN stack on your machine.

## Create from the dashboard

1. Open **Servers** → **Create Server**
2. Enter the fields below
3. Submit and run the [install script](/docs/getting-started/installation)

### Fields

| Field            | Required | Description                                        |
| ---------------- | -------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Server name      | Yes      | Display name (random adjective-noun suggested)     |
| IP address       | Yes      | Public IPv4 used for VPN endpoints and DNS         |
| Private IP       | No       | Optional private network address                   |
| Operating system | Yes      | Must match the VPS (Ubuntu 22.04 / 24.04 LTS)      |
| Protocols        | Yes      | One or more of WireGuard, OpenVPN TCP, OpenVPN UDP |

## Plan limits

Each plan includes a maximum number of servers. If you hit the limit, upgrade or archive an unused server before creating another.

## After creation

TunnelFleet assigns:

* An install token and install URL
* A hostname under `*.server.tunnelfleet.com`
* Pending protocol and user provisioning state

Complete installation by SSHing to the VPS and running the install command. See [Deploy your first server](/docs/getting-started/deploy-your-first-server).

## Server tabs

| Tab                             | Purpose                                               |
| ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| Overview                        | Status, agent health, activity                        |
| [Protocols](/docs/servers/protocols) | Install, uninstall, repair, download OpenVPN profiles |
| [Users](/docs/servers/users)         | Add, sync, delete VPN users and open config modal     |
| Observe                         | Live protocol logs — see [Logs](/docs/servers/logs)        |
| [Settings](/docs/servers/settings)   | Transfer, archive, or delete the server               |