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I'd suggest to do some research about SSH error messages instead.
Virmach is one of the most reliable providers around here btw.
They are good.
Did you reinstall the server?
I think Virmach is one of the favorite provider from LET, guess what that mean ...
For the message, it's perfectly normal if it's first time you connect to your vps.( including after reinstall)
No, I have not done anything to the server. Before few days everything was OK.
I typically run into that error when reusing an old hostname for a new vps. For example if I cancel a vps and change a hostname's IP in my hosts file to a new vps, then you'll get that error when you first ssh to it.
Anyways, the issue likely lies on your machine, rather than the vps itself. VirMach is solid.
Do some research on any company and you'll find some bad reviews.
I know the circumstances of SSH error
Thank you for pointing out this to me. I too thought that VirMach is a reliable provider and I signup there. But this morning I read some bad reviews about them and my bad luck on the same day I got this issue, so I was compelled to ask.
what/where are they?
Its true man.
Just a bunch of people saying Virmach snuck into their VPS and changed ssh keys. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Can't we say they're rocksolid? Only their IPv6 issue and ColoCrossing sucks.
Yeah, problem is from your own local machine.
That made me to think the same, so to clear my doubt I post this discussion.
Links?
it wasn't virmach it was @WSS he sneaks into everyone's
pantsah vps.@brueggus @mksh @ehab @MasonR
why no one is focusing on my second part?
Will they sneak into your server and steal your shit? No.
Should you secure your VPS and keep regular backups? Yes
Define really valuable. I would not host state secrets on a 4$/y VPS. But then i would not do that regardless of provider.
Ok, I will look at their backup policy now.
Don't rely on a provider (no matter how reputable they are) to maintain backups for you. You'll really want to set up some offsite backups -- either locally at your home, on a different provider, or on some cloud storage service.
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
You made my Day.
They're surprisingly stable. They've been around for quite some time. How they do it is beyond me. Don't expect them to go above and beyond bfor you when you're in trouble but definitely usable for less important stuff.
Reliable? Riddled with fees like Spirit airlines.
Well, the message should be quite clear, the SSH keys changed. Why is a different issue. Unless the OP changed them, set the machine up from scratch, or did anything else that could tamper with them there is in fact a possible chance someone from outside changed anything. I specifically do not want to allude that the provider did that but just want to point out that such a scenario cannot be ruled out entirely either. Personally I wouldnt assume however that they were the reason for it. If the OP could clarify the circumstances it would certainly help.
As for Virmach, they are pretty alright, their first level support is unfortunately pretty useless however.
Maybe because their price point is already low?
You completely missed the point.
It means they're cheap. That's all it means.
No shit: https://virmach.com/terms-conditions/#tab2
Link?
Depends:
(1) Your only copy? You're insane. They're a LowEndProvider
(2) Something that would ruin your life if it was leaked? You're insane. They're a LowEndProvider.
Most the bad reviews are from unreasonable customers & abusers, but you can decide for yourself. Here are the most 10 recent bad reviews on TrustPilot.
The fees are for optional services that we're not obligated to provide, and the only way we can provide them at this time is if we charge for them. Otherwise, we would just not offer the additional services. In any case, we do not really profit from these fees and they are a very small portion of our revenue.
Everything else on the fee schedule is adding CPU/bandwidth/RAM/IP addresses, and overages. We do also have administration fees that take place to handle abuse, chargebacks, and other problems.
We provide everything "standard" with most packages. Re-installs are free, even if they have to be manually processed. There's also no charge for rDNS, ISO mounts, general technical support, and all the billing items mentioned above. Otherwise if your plan comes with no support, and you selected no support, expect no support. Most our standard plans other than the $1-1.25/mo range come with support. Customers are in no way obligated to purchase a package without support, and are in no way obligated to purchase the custom additional services. We believe everyone can use their service properly without free IP changes, migrations, etc. Customers are free to cancel the service and re-order a new one in a new location with a new IP address every month/term.
I really don't like us being compared to cheap airlines.
If you're comparing us to an airline, it would be your pretty standard level of service. Maybe some free snacks (general technical support) and free luggage with enough legroom (can burst, use full memory & disk, free backups taken), but you can also upgrade to first class (dedicated CPU/IO and premium management), change your flight for a small fee (changing locations), and maybe buy a few alcoholic beverages (custom upgrades.)
@VirMach , from my side i have no complaints and i can only recommend you.
one thing i can advise if you are reading this, please ask the first support response not to reply with " an admin will contact you soon" or any thing that ends with soon e.g: your service will be deployed soon....
instead "an admin/service will be contacted/delivered between 30 mins to 48 hours within our business hours etc.."
its better to estimate even longer and wait rather than use the "soon".
regards and respect to all the virmach team.
I'd general vote for better training of their first-level support. That still seems to be a bit of a weak point.