# Deploy your first server

> Go from sign-up to a running, protected server in under five minutes.

Source: https://docs.avenlith.com/en/quickstart  
Category: Getting started  
Last updated: 2026-09-20

## Before you begin

You need an Avenlith account and an SSH key. Every new account receives €20 of credit to test the platform.

## 1. Choose a region

Pick the region closest to your users. Istanbul (IST1) and Moscow (MOW1) have the lowest latency for Türkiye and CIS; Frankfurt (FRA1) serves Western Europe.

## 2. Create the server

In the console choose **Servers → Create**, or use the CLI:

```bash
avenlith server create \
  --name web-01 \
  --plan vps-pro \
  --region ist1 \
  --image ubuntu-26.04 \
  --ssh-key ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
```

## 3. Connect

The server is ready in about 40 seconds. Connect with the IP shown in the console:

```bash
ssh root@203.0.113.24
```

> **Tip:** > Shield Standard is enabled automatically. Your server is protected against volumetric attacks up to 500 Gbps from the first second.

## Next steps

- Attach a private network
- Enable automated backups
- Create an API token for automation