Skip to content

netcup Documentation

Server

Assigning Cloud vLAN

Learn how to assign a Cloud vLAN to your server.

1. Getting Started

  1. Make sure you have a Cloud vLAN product: https://www.netcup.com/en/server/kvm-server-extensions
  2. Note that the Cloud vLAN must be configured at the same location as your server.
  3. Once the booking is complete, a button will appear in the Server Control Panel (SCP) under Network.

2. Opening the Server Control Panel (SCP)

  1. Log in to the Server Control Panel (SCP).
  2. Select the server to which you want to add a vLAN.
  3. Go to the Network menu item.

3. Adding vLAN

  1. Click Add Interface at the top right.
  2. Select the desired vLAN from the list.
  3. Select a driver.
  4. Click add.
  5. The vLAN will then appear as a new interface at the top right. In the settings, you can rename it, change the driver, or delete the vLAN.
Step-by-step instructions on how to add an interface in the SCP.

4. Configuration at Operating System Level

  1. Check whether the network interface is available. On Linux systems, you can usually verify this using ip a.
  2. If the interface isn't listed there, restart your server or check via the rescue system.
  3. Configure at the operating system level which traffic should be sent over the VLAN. Follow the instructions provided by your operating system and applications.
ip a output.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

You may also be interested in:

Last update: 7 April 2026

Was this article helpful?