--- title: "How to Use IPMI in AMP (Dedicated Servers)" description: "Overview The IPMI  (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) console in AMP provides browser-based remote console access to your Dedicated Server. It allows you to interact with your server at..." url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/product-guides/dedicated-hosting/what-is-ipmi-and-how-to-use-it/ date: 2026-02-18 modified: 2026-03-30 author: "Derrell" image: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/How-to-Use-IPMI-in-AMP.png categories: ["Dedicated Hosting"] type: post lang: en --- # How to Use IPMI in AMP (Dedicated Servers) ![How to Use IPMI in AMP](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/How-to-Use-IPMI-in-AMP-1024x538.png) ## Overview The **IPMI  (Intelligent Platform Management Interface)** **console in AMP** provides **browser-based remote console access** to your Dedicated Server. It allows you to interact with your server at the hardware level, even if the operating system is unresponsive. **Note:** While labeled as IPMI in AMP, this implementation provides **only core HTML5 iKVM (keyboard, video, mouse) functionality**. Advanced IPMI features such as hardware monitoring and virtual media (ISO mounting) are not included. ## What the IPMI Console Can Do With IPMI console access, you can: - Open a remote console to your server - View the boot process in real time - Interact with the system as if physically present - Send keyboard input, including special key combinations - Capture screenshots or record sessions - Perform power actions (power on, off, reboot, shutdown) This access works independently of the operating system. ## When to Use the IPMI Console Use the IPMI console when: - SSH or RDP access is unavailable - The server is not responding - The system fails to boot - You are troubleshooting kernel or boot issues - You need BIOS-level access - You need to manually power cycle the server ## How to Access IPMI in AMP 1. [Log in to AMP](https://secure1.inmotionhosting.com/index/login) (Account Management Panel). 2. On the **My Account** AMP homepage, locate the hosting controls for your Dedicated Server. Click **IPMI Console**.![IPMI Button in AMP](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/amp-dedicated-server-ipmi-console.png) 3. In the modal window, click **Continue to IPMI**.![IPMI Confirmation Pop-Up](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IPMI-popup.png) 4. The IPMI console will open in a new browser tab.![IPMI Console](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/iKVM-page-1.png) **Note:** Ensure your browser allows pop-ups. ## IPMI Console Overview The IPMI console includes several menu options: ![IPMI Menu](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IPMI-menu.png) ### Virtual Keyboard Provides an on-screen keyboard for input when a physical keyboard is not working. - Click **Virtual Keyboard** in the menu - Use the keyboard icon at the bottom-left of the console ### Record Allows recording of the console session. - **Start**: Begins recording (default duration: 2 minutes) - **Stop**: Ends recording manually - Recordings are saved locally To adjust recording duration: - Go to **Options → Preference** ### Macro Provides quick access to common key combinations. Examples include: - Ctrl + Alt + Del - Alt + Tab - Alt + Esc - Ctrl + Tab - Alt + F4 - Print Screen - Function keys (F1, Alt+F1, etc.) Also supports: - Holding/releasing **Alt keys** - Pressing/holding **Windows keys** ### Options #### Hotkey Settings Customize keyboard shortcuts for: - Adjust Mouse - Exit Console - Refresh Screen - Send Ctrl + Alt + Del - Toggle Mouse Display > Custom hotkeys are limited to Ctrl + Shift + (F2–F12 or 0–9) #### Preferences **Display** - Recording duration - Display scale - Image quality **Input** Mouse modes: - Absolute Mouse - Relative Mouse - Single Mouse > Single Mouse mode is not supported in Internet Explorer **Language** - Select interface language **Video Stream Control** - Enables QoS optimization for network performance ### User List Displays active sessions, including: - Session ID - Username - IP address ### Capture - Takes a screenshot of the current console - Saves the image locally ### Power Control Provides remote power management: - Set Power On - Set Power Off - Software Shutdown - Set Power Reset Use caution when performing power actions. ## Limitations - Provides **console access only (iKVM functionality)** - No hardware sensor monitoring - No ISO mounting or virtual media - Cannot reinstall OS through the console - Best supported in **Google Chrome (HTML5)** - Sessions may disconnect after inactivity ## Server Eligibility IPMI console access is: - Available on select **Dedicated Servers** - Not available on **VPS or Shared Hosting** If your server supports it, the option will appear in AMP. ## Troubleshooting ### IPMI Console Does Not Launch - Disable pop-up blockers - Use Google Chrome - Clear browser cache and cookies - Ensure your AMP session is active ### The IPMI Console Couldn’t be Opened Due to a System Error ![IPMI System Error](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IPMI-System-Error.png) - Wait a few minutes and try again - Ensure that the IPMI console is not in-use in another tab or by another person. IPMI only supports one person logged in to the console at a time - If the issue persists, [contact Technical Support](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/contact) ### Black Screen - The server may be powered off - Use **Power Control → Power On** ### Console Disconnects - Refresh the page - Relaunch from AMP - Check your internet connection ## FAQ **Does IPMI replace SSH or RDP?** No. IPMI provides hardware-level access, while SSH and RDP provide operating system-level access. **Can I mount an ISO or reinstall the OS?** No. ISO mounting and OS installations are not supported in this implementation. **Is this full IPMI functionality?** No. This is a **limited implementation focused solely on console (iKVM) access and power control**.