TinyBox Control Panel

Manage your VPS with our intuitive web-based control panel

Access your control panel at:

https://panel.tinybox.sh Open Panel

Getting Started

1

First Login

Use the login credentials provided in your VPS setup email. Your username is typically your VPS ID or email address.

⚠ Security Notice

Change your password immediately after first login. Use a strong, unique password with at least 12 characters.

2

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Navigate to Settings → Security to enable 2FA using Google Authenticator or similar apps.

✓ Highly recommended for enhanced account security

3

Explore the Dashboard

The main dashboard provides an overview of your VPS status, resource usage, and quick actions.

Dashboard Overview

Server Status

• Status: Online/Offline indicator
• Uptime: Current session uptime
• IP Address: Your dedicated IPv4/IPv6
• Hostname: Server hostname
• OS: Operating system version

Resource Usage

• CPU Usage: Real-time CPU utilization
• RAM Usage: Memory consumption graph
• Disk Space: Storage usage percentage
• Network: Bandwidth usage statistics
• Load Average: System load indicators

Quick Actions

• Restart: Soft/hard reboot options
• Console: Web-based terminal access
• Password Reset: Reset root password
• Rescue Mode: Boot into recovery
• Snapshots: Create/restore backups

Recent Activity

• Login History: Recent access logs
• Actions Log: Control panel actions
• System Events: Server status changes
• Alerts: Warning and error notifications
• Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance

Server Management

Power Controls

Available Actions

• Soft Reboot: Graceful restart (recommended)
• Hard Reboot: Force restart (emergency only)
• Shutdown: Safe power off
• Force Stop: Emergency shutdown

⚠ Important

Always use soft reboot when possible. Hard reboot may cause data loss if processes are not properly closed.

Web Console

Features

• VNC Console: Full desktop access
• Serial Console: Text-based terminal
• Rescue Console: Emergency boot access
• Copy/Paste: Clipboard integration

💡 Pro Tip

Use the web console when SSH access is unavailable or for emergency troubleshooting.

Password Management

Security Options

• Reset Root Password: Generate new password
• SSH Key Management: Upload public keys
• Password Policy: Enforce strong passwords
• Login Monitoring: Failed attempt tracking

✓ Best Practice

Use SSH keys instead of passwords for enhanced security. Disable password authentication once keys are configured.

Monitoring & Statistics

Performance Graphs

• CPU Usage: 1h, 6h, 24h, 7d views
• Memory Usage: RAM and swap utilization
• Disk I/O: Read/write operations per second
• Network Traffic: Inbound/outbound bandwidth
• Load Average: System load over time

Graphs update every 5 minutes with historical data up to 30 days

Resource Alerts

• CPU Threshold: Alert when CPU > 80%
• Memory Threshold: Alert when RAM > 90%
• Disk Space: Alert when disk > 85%
• Network Usage: Monthly bandwidth alerts
• Downtime Alerts: Server offline notifications

Configure email/SMS notifications in Settings → Alerts

Performance Baseline Guidelines

TINY 1.0 VPS Healthy Ranges:

• CPU: < 70% sustained
• RAM: < 80% (800MB)
• Load: < 1.0 average
• Disk: < 85% (17GB)

TINY 2.1 VPS Healthy Ranges:

• CPU: < 75% sustained
• RAM: < 85% (1.7GB)
• Load: < 2.0 average
• Disk: < 80% (32GB)

Network Configuration

IP Address Management

Your IP Addresses

• IPv4: Primary dedicated address
• IPv6: /128 or /64 subnet
• Internal IP: Private network address
• Reverse DNS: PTR record management

Port Configuration

Your allocated ports:

• SSH: 10000 + VPS ID
• HTTP: 20000 + VPS ID
• Custom: 30000 + VPS ID

Firewall & Security

Available Features

• DDoS Protection: Automatic filtering
• Rate Limiting: Connection throttling
• Geo-blocking: Country-based filtering
• Port Scanning: Intrusion detection

⚠ Security Notice

TinyBox provides network-level protection. Configure server-level firewall (UFW) for additional security layers.

Backup & Snapshots

Automated Backups

• Daily Backups: Automatic disk snapshots
• Weekly Backups: Long-term retention
• Retention Policy: Configurable storage duration
• Compression: Optimized storage usage
• Scheduling: Custom backup windows

Manual Snapshots

• On-Demand: Create snapshots anytime
• Quick Restore: Restore from any snapshot
• Snapshot Management: List, rename, delete
• Pre-Update: Create before system changes
• Export: Download snapshots locally

✓ Backup Best Practices

• Enable automated daily backups
• Test restore process monthly
• Create manual snapshots before updates

• Keep multiple backup generations
• Export critical data off-site
• Document your restore procedures

Backup Storage Limits

TINY 1.0 VPS:

• 3 automated backups included
• 5 manual snapshots max
• 7-day retention period

TINY 2.1 VPS:

• 5 automated backups included
• 10 manual snapshots max
• 14-day retention period

Billing & Account Management

Billing Information

• Current Plan: TINY 1.0 or 2.1 details
• Next Billing: Upcoming payment date
• Usage Statistics: Bandwidth consumption
• Invoice History: Download past invoices
• Payment Methods: Manage credit cards

Account Settings

• Profile Information: Name, email, phone
• Notification Preferences: Email/SMS alerts
• API Access: Generate API tokens
• Security Settings: 2FA, login history
• Support Tickets: Contact support team

Upgrade Options

From TINY 1.0 to 2.1:

• Double CPU, RAM, and storage
• Enhanced backup retention
• Priority support queue
• Zero downtime migration

Contact Support:

• Email: [email protected]
• Response time: < 24 hours
• Migration assistance included
• Configuration optimization

API Integration

TinyBox Control Panel API

Automate server management tasks using our RESTful API. Perfect for infrastructure as code and automated deployments.

Available Endpoints

• GET /server/status - Server information
• GET /server/stats - Resource usage
• POST /server/reboot - Restart server
• POST /snapshots - Create backup
• GET /snapshots - List backups
• POST /snapshots/{id}/restore - Restore backup
• GET /network/usage - Bandwidth stats

Authentication

                            curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     https://api.tinybox.sh/v1/server/status
                        

Generate API tokens in Settings → API Access

✓ API Use Cases

• Automated backup scheduling
• Infrastructure monitoring integration
• Custom dashboard development

• Deployment automation scripts
• Resource usage reporting
• Multi-server management