{"id":510,"date":"2024-06-11T10:08:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T10:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2024\/06\/11\/9453536-how-to-fix-the-status-error-on-vps-at-hostinger\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T14:41:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T14:41:26","slug":"9453536-how-to-fix-the-status-error-on-vps-at-hostinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/9453536-how-to-fix-the-status-error-on-vps-at-hostinger\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix the Status: Error on VPS at Hostinger"},"content":{"rendered":"

To fix the Status: Error on a Hostinger VPS, restore a backup, reinstall the VPS, or change the operating system. An Error status means the system encountered a critical issue and couldn’t start the server, and it can follow actions such as restarting, reinstalling, or restoring a backup.<\/p>

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If you encounter this status, here are some alternative actions you can take, depending on the desired outcome:<\/p>

Restore a backup<\/h2>

If you have a backup available, you can restore your VPS to a previous state. This will recover your data and configurations to a point before the error occurred.<\/p>

Reinstall the VPS<\/h2>

Reinstalling your VPS<\/a> can resolve the error by starting fresh with a current template. This action will erase all existing data on your VPS, so ensure you have backups of any important information.<\/p>

Change the operating system<\/h2>

If you prefer to change the operating system<\/a> (OS). Changing the OS will erase all existing data on your VPS, so you can reinstall the server using a brand-new template. This is useful if you believe the error is related to the current OS configuration.<\/p>

See How to troubleshoot SSH connection issues on VPS<\/a> for other details about connecting to your VPS over SSH.<\/div>

By performing these actions, you can resolve most issues that cause your VPS to enter an error state. Regularly backing up your VPS can help prevent data loss and make recovery easier in case of unexpected errors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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