Overview: How to Change Hostname in SolusVM 1
This guide explains How to Change Hostname in SolusVM 1 step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.
- ✅ Clear, actionable steps
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Tip: If you’re short on time, contact us — we’ll handle this for you and verify everything is working.
You can change the hostname in SolusVM 1.
1. Log in to your SolusVM 1 Control Panel.
2. If you have multiple VPSs, select the appropriate one.
3. Scroll down. Under the Hostname tab, enter your hostname in the text field. Then click on Change.
4. A reboot is required so that the saved changes can take effect.
Some example hostnames:
server1.example.com
hostingserver.example.com
You have successfully changed the hostname.
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