Bluehost Self-Managed VPS: Reimage Your Server for Jitsi Installation

Get your Jitsi video conferencing application up and running quickly on a Bluehost Self-Managed VPS. This guide walks you through installing the Jitsi template using the Bluehost Portal and accessing your server after installation.

Install Jitsi Using Bluehost Portal

To install Jitsi:

Important:

You can install only one application using the one-click installer.
To change or delete your application, follow the guide: Bluehost Self-Managed VPS: How to Change and Delete an Application. Create a backup of your existing applications or templates.
If you want to keep your current template, install the new application manually using SSH. The system will automatically apply the recommended OS for Jitsi.

Changing the server image will permanently erase all data and settings on this VPS. This action cannot be undone.

Log in to your Bluehost Portal.
In the left-hand menu, click Hosting.

Click the Manage button on the Self-Managed VPS package you wish to manage.
Click the Reimage button.
Select the Applications tab.
From the list, find Jitsi and click Select.
To confirm, please type "reimage" and then click Proceed to start the process.
Wait a few moments while the installation completes.
Once completed, you will see Jitsi listed in the Server Image section.

Summary

Installing Jitsi on your Bluehost Self-Managed VPS is a straightforward process that gives you a powerful, secure video conferencing platform in just a few steps. Before you reimage, make sure to back up all important files, as it will erase all data.

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