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  1. Advanced Configurations

Startup Script

Startup scripts automate VM initialization for Advanced tier deployments. Create reusable script libraries that execute during OS volume provisioning.

Availability#

Available in Advanced tier regions:
Finland-1
Finland-2
Finland-3
Prerequisites:
Completed profile (name, billing address, postal code, country)
Active account with Advanced tier access

Script Requirements#

Name#

Length: 1-30 characters
Characters: Letters, numbers, spaces, hyphens (-), underscores (_), dots (.)
Uniqueness: Must be unique in your account

Content#

Size: Maximum 16KB (16,384 bytes)
Execution: Runs with root privileges during VM initialization

Creating Scripts#

1
Open Script Modal
Navigate to Deploy VM → Advanced Configuration → "+ CREATE"
2
Enter Details
1.
Script name (1-30 characters)
2.
Script content (max 16KB)
3
Save
Click "Create Script"
Script Preview:
Scripts display content preview (first 100 characters) in the selection dropdown. Open the editor to view full script content.

Managing Scripts#

Edit Script#

1.
Select script from dropdown list
2.
Click "EDIT" button
3.
Modify name or content
4.
Click "Update Script"

Delete Script#

Single Delete:
1.
Select script from dropdown
2.
Click "DELETE" button
3.
Confirm deletion in modal
Bulk Delete:
1.
Click "BULK DELETE" button
2.
Select multiple scripts using checkboxes (maximum 10 per request)
3.
Click "Delete (X)" where X is the count
4.
Confirm deletion

Using in Deployments#

1
Select OS Image
Boot source must be "OS Images" (not volume boot)
2
Choose Script
Select from Startup Scripts dropdown in Advanced Configuration
3
Deploy
Script executes automatically during OS volume creation

Execution Details#

Timing: Runs during OS volume provisioning
Privileges: Root access
Compatibility: OS image boot only (NOT available for volume boot)
Optional: Scripts are not required for deployment
Common Errors

Support#

Email Support
Technical assistance with scripts: [email protected]
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