> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Log in to IPMI

> Log in to IPMI for Gcore dedicated servers to monitor hardware, control power, and reinstall the operating system.

IPMI provides low-level remote access to a dedicated server. Use it to monitor hardware, control server power, and reinstall the OS. IPMI access is available for Dedicated Servers in all locations.

## Access IPMI

**1. Open DCImanager**

Navigate to the **Dedicated servers** section in the [Gcore Hosting Portal](https://hosting.gcore.com/billmgr), select an active server, and click **To panel**.

![Dedicated servers list with the To panel button highlighted](https://mintcdn.com/gcore/1bA_7wZnxXhG8zar/images/docs/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/log-in-to-ipmi/login-to-ipmi-image1.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=1bA_7wZnxXhG8zar\&q=85\&s=eb310e1f5ad2d4def7d90d199fe90faa)

**2. Open the IPMI interface**

In DCImanager, select the server from the list. In the detail panel that opens, find **IPMI v2(lanplus)** in the **Connections** section and click **Go to**. The IPMI interface opens in a new browser tab.

![DCImanager server detail panel showing IPMI connection with Go to link](https://mintcdn.com/gcore/1bA_7wZnxXhG8zar/images/docs/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/log-in-to-ipmi/mceclip0.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=1bA_7wZnxXhG8zar\&q=85\&s=a6de6b900922b10611ac4250587adddd)

**3. Log in**

Enter the **Local user name** and **Password**, then click **Log In**.

![IPMI login interface with Local user name and Password fields](https://mintcdn.com/gcore/1bA_7wZnxXhG8zar/images/docs/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/log-in-to-ipmi/3.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=1bA_7wZnxXhG8zar\&q=85\&s=527a6952d564a9055126b2c1edca2559)