Note: This article is written for our New Cloud Control Panel. A version of this article is also available for our Classic Cloud Control Panel.

Further note: UK Cloud customers must use https://mycloud.rackspace.co.uk/ to access our Next Generation Cloud Control Panel.

One advantage of rebuilding your server (versus creating a new server) is that you retain the same IP address, which saves you from having to update your DNS records and wait for DNS propagation.

Note: Rebuilding an image destroys all of the data on the server. Be sure to back up your data to a safe location prior to performing this task.

1. From the Cloud Servers page, click the Actions cog next to the server name.
2. Click Rebuild from Image.

   

3. Select a Rackspace image or a previously saved image from the Saved tab, then click Rebuild Server.

   

4. A popover appears with the new root password. Electronically copy the password as you won't be able to see it again once you dismiss the message.

The server's status changes to Rebuilding. When the build is complete, the status changes back to Active.