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How to create a FreePBX instance on Vultr

FreePBX is a popular open-source communication platform. It offers a flexible and feature-rich telephony system. If you plan on setting up a FreePBX instance, Vultr offers a reliable platform.

Today, we are going to take a look at how to create a FreePBX instance on Vultr.

1. First, we have to sign up for an account on Vultr at this link if we do not have one already.
2. Then, we have to log into our account and click the Deploy button to head to the deployment page.
3. Next, head to the Deploy New Instance section and select the server location and server type we prefer. We can choose from different server types like Compute, Bare Metal, and High Frequency.
   Our experts recommend choosing the server size and type based on our needs.
4. Then, go to the Server Type section and choose the OS for the FreePBX instance.
5. After that, it is time to enter server settings like server label, hostname, and startup script if needed.
6. Now, we must go to the Deploy Scripts section and click the Add Startup Script button. Then enter a name for the startup script a name and paste the provided script into the Script field. This script automates the installation and configuration of FreePBX on your server.
7. At this point, we have to click the Deploy Now button to deploy the FreePBX instance. This will take a few minutes.
8. After the deployment is finished, Vultr offer us the IP address and login credentials of the FreePBX instance. We can use this to access FreePBX by entering the server’s IP address in a web browser. Then we can go through the initial setup process, where will configure the FreePBX system according to our needs.

After the above steps, we have to set up firewall rules to allow access only to necessary ports. Additionally, we should use further security measures as well. Our experts also recommend updating the FreePBX software regularly to stay protected against potential vulnerabilities.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Techs demonstrated how to create a FreePBX instance on Vultr.