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System Recovery & Repair

Rescue Mode is a temporary operating environment that runs entirely in your server’s RAM. It allows you to access your primary disk without booting into your main operating system, making it the primary tool for fixing critical errors that prevent a normal boot.

Use Case

Fixing Bootloaders

Security

Resetting Passwords

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Enabling Rescue Mode

1

Navigate to Options

In the Cloud Portal, click Manage on your server and go to the Options tab.
2

Initialize Rescue

Find the Rescue Mode section. Select the rescue image you wish to use (typically a lightweight Linux distro) and click Enable.
3

Connect via VNC

Once enabled, use the VNC Console (found in the same Options tab or the top right button) to access the temporary environment.

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Common Rescue Tasks

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1. Resetting Root Passwords

If the standard password reset tool fails, you can mount your disk in Rescue Mode and use the passwd command to manually set a new root credential.

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2. Fixing Firewall Lockouts

If you’ve accidentally blocked SSH access (e.g., misconfiguring ufw or iptables), you can mount your disk and disable the firewall service or edit the configuration files.

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3. File System Checks (fsck)

If your disk has errors, you can run fsck on the unmounted partitions to repair the file structure.

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Important Workflow

After you have finished your repairs, you MUST return to the Cloud Portal and click Disable Rescue Mode. The server will then reboot back into your primary operating system.

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Need Extra Help?

Rescue Mode is a powerful tool, but it requires terminal knowledge. If you’re stuck, reach out:

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Last Updated: January 2026 | FREAKHOSTING: Advanced Recovery Tools.