Create an E2E MyAccount on the E2E Networks sign-up page to access node creation features.
Use the MyAccount portal for a web-based interface to manage virtual compute nodes.
Generate an API token in MyAccount for programmatic node management via E2E Networks APIs.
Log in to MyAccount using credentials which were set during account creation and activation.
Click the “Nodes” sub-menu under the Compute section on the MyAccount dashboard.
Alternatively, select the “Nodes” header directly from the dashboard.
Click “Add New Node” on the Manage Nodes page to access the Create Node page.
Select an operating system (e.g., CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, Windows Server) for the node.
Choose the specific OS version from the available options.
Click “Select Plan” to view node image categories and plans.
Pick from Linux Virtual Nodes (CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, cPanel, Plesk, Webuzo) with subcategories:
CPU Intensive Cloud (C3 series) for high-performance, high-IOPS workloads.
High Memory Cloud (3rd Gen) for double vCPUs and triple RAM at cost-effective pricing.
CPU Intensive Cloud 3rd Gen for high-availability, high-performance instances.
High Memory Cloud 3rd Gen for high-availability, high-memory workloads.
Select Windows Virtual Nodes with Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016.
Choose Linux Smart Dedicated Nodes (CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat, AlmaLinux, etc) with subcategories:
High-Frequency Cloud for superior performance.
Large CPU for compute-heavy tasks.
High-Frequency Double Disk for increased storage.
Opt for Windows Smart Dedicated Nodes with Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016.
Click “Next” after selecting the node image and plan.
Choose “Hourly Billed” for flexible, pay-as-you-go usage.
Alternatively, select “365 days committed” for up to 50% cost savings.
Proceed to the Network Settings & Security step after selecting the billing mode.
Select a security group from the dropdown, with the default group applied if unchanged.
Attach a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) by checking the VPC box and selecting a VPC.
Add SSH keys for secure Linux node access; SSH keys are not applicable for Windows nodes.
Disable password-based SSH for Linux nodes to enforce key-based authentication.
Enable a one-time password, sent via email, requiring a new password after first login.
Reserve a public IP by checking “Reserve IP” and selecting an IP; for multiple nodes, attach IPs individually post-launch(Optional).
Enable BitNinja for enhanced security against threats.
Click “Next” to proceed to the Backup & Storage step.
Enable automatic backups by checking the “Enable Backup” box; backups are unavailable for OpenSUSE nodes.(Paid services)
Attach a volume by selecting from the dropdown or clicking “+” to create a new volume.
Note that for multiple nodes, volumes must be attached individually after launch.
Click “Launch Node” to initiate node creation.
Wait a few minutes for the node to set up, then get redirected to the Manage Nodes page.
Receive a notification email with node login credentials for access.
Manage the node (e.g., start, stop, reboot, power off) from the Manage Nodes page.
Create a node image to replicate configurations or upgrade to higher plans.
After creating your node, we will send you an email with a secure password retrieval link. To obtain your password, simply click the provided link. This link will expire in 7 days.