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Pivotlar lets you go beyond cloud providers like DigitalOcean or AWS by supporting custom server connections. This gives you the flexibility to bring your own infrastructure—whether it’s a dedicated server, a VPS from a lesser-known provider, or even on-prem hardware.

This guide walks you through the process of adding a custom server to your Pivotlar account, provisioning it, and managing it just like any other Pivotlar-connected server.

Why Use a Custom Server? #

Choosing a custom server gives you full control and flexibility. Here are the key benefits:

• Full Customization & Control
  Tailor the hardware, OS, and software stack to meet specific project requirements.
• Cost Efficiency
  Own the hardware and reduce long-term operational costs—ideal for stable or high-demand workloads.
• Enhanced Privacy & Security
  Host sensitive workloads in your own infrastructure, with security configurations customized to your needs.
• Optimized Performance
  Choose hardware specs—like CPU, RAM, and SSD—based on your workload, delivering better real-world performance.
• Scalable on Your Terms
  Scale vertically or horizontally by adding more custom servers as your business grows.

How to Add a Custom Server in Pivotlar? #

Step 1: Access the Server Creation Page #

1. Log in to your Pivotlar Dashboard.
2. Navigate to the Servers section from the sidebar.
3. Click Provision Server.

Step 2: Fill in Your Server Details #

You’ll need to:

• Select the Custom Server tab
• Operating System – Currently, Pivotlar supports Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04 / 24.04
• Server Hostname – A recognizable name for your server (e.g. my-custom-server)
• Public IP Address – Provided by your hosting provider or cloud vendor
• SSH Port – Default is 22
• Region

Step 3: Run the Provisioning Command on Your Server #

1. After saving your server details, Pivotlar will display a provisioning command.
2. SSH into your server as the root user.
3. Copy and paste the command shown in Pivotlar into your terminal and run it.
   • No need to modify the command — it includes a unique token that registers your server with Pivotlar.
4. The script will begin installing all necessary components (Nginx, PHP, MySQL, Redis, Firewall, and more).

Step 4: Monitor the Provisioning Process #

• You’ll see real-time progress updates in the Pivotlar dashboard.
• Once the process is complete, your server will appear under My Servers, ready for site deployments and configurations.

Need Help? #

Reach out to our support team via support@pivotlar.com if you need help managing your custom servers.