{"id":131588,"date":"2026-02-18T22:54:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T03:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/?p=131588"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T18:30:32","slug":"what-is-ipmi-and-how-to-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/product-guides\/dedicated-hosting\/what-is-ipmi-and-how-to-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use IPMI in AMP (Dedicated Servers)"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Use-IPMI-in-AMP-1024x538.png\" alt=\"How to Use IPMI in AMP\" class=\"wp-image-131775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Use-IPMI-in-AMP-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Use-IPMI-in-AMP-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Use-IPMI-in-AMP-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Use-IPMI-in-AMP.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IPMI \u00a0(Intelligent Platform Management Interface)<\/strong> <strong>console in AMP<\/strong> provides <strong>browser-based remote console access<\/strong> to your Dedicated Server. It allows you to interact with your server at the hardware level, even if the operating system is unresponsive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> While labeled as IPMI in AMP, this implementation provides <b>only core HTML5 iKVM (keyboard, video, mouse) functionality<\/b>. Advanced IPMI features such as hardware monitoring and virtual media (ISO mounting) are not included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the IPMI Console Can Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With IPMI console access, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open a remote console to your server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the boot process in real time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interact with the system as if physically present<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send keyboard input, including special key combinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture screenshots or record sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform power actions (power on, off, reboot, shutdown)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This access works independently of the operating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Use the IPMI Console<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the IPMI console when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SSH or RDP access is unavailable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The server is not responding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system fails to boot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are troubleshooting kernel or boot issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need BIOS-level access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to manually power cycle the server<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Access IPMI in AMP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secure1.inmotionhosting.com\/index\/login\">Log in to AMP<\/a> (Account Management Panel).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the <strong>My Account<\/strong> AMP homepage, locate the hosting controls for your Dedicated Server. Click <strong>IPMI Console<\/strong>.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-131758\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/amp-dedicated-server-ipmi-console.png\" alt=\"IPMI Button in AMP\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the modal window, click <strong>Continue to IPMI<\/strong>.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"274\" class=\"wp-image-131760\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IPMI-popup.png\" alt=\"IPMI Confirmation Pop-Up\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IPMI-popup.png 503w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IPMI-popup-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IPMI console will open in a new browser tab.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"410\" class=\"wp-image-131764\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iKVM-page-1.png\" alt=\"IPMI Console\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iKVM-page-1.png 1188w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iKVM-page-1-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iKVM-page-1-1024x840.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iKVM-page-1-768x630.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Ensure your browser allows pop-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IPMI Console Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IPMI console includes several menu options:<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"40\" class=\"wp-image-131769\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IPMI-menu.png\" alt=\"IPMI Menu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IPMI-menu.png 772w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IPMI-menu-300x20.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IPMI-menu-768x52.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Keyboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Provides an on-screen keyboard for input when a physical keyboard is not working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Virtual Keyboard<\/strong> in the menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the keyboard icon at the bottom-left of the console<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Allows recording of the console session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start<\/strong>: Begins recording (default duration: 2 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stop<\/strong>: Ends recording manually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recordings are saved locally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To adjust recording duration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Options \u2192 Preference<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Macro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Provides quick access to common key combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ctrl + Alt + Del<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alt + Tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alt + Esc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ctrl + Tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alt + F4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print Screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Function keys (F1, Alt+F1, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Holding\/releasing <strong>Alt keys<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pressing\/holding <strong>Windows keys<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotkey Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Customize keyboard shortcuts for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjust Mouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exit Console<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refresh Screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send Ctrl + Alt + Del<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle Mouse Display<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Custom hotkeys are limited to <strong>Ctrl + Shift + (F2\u2013F12 or 0\u20139)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preferences<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Display<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recording duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display scale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Image quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Input<\/strong><br>Mouse modes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Absolute Mouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relative Mouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Mouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Single Mouse mode is not supported in Internet Explorer<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select interface language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Video Stream Control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enables QoS optimization for network performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">User List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Displays active sessions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Session ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Takes a screenshot of the current console<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saves the image locally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Provides remote power management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set Power On<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set Power Off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software Shutdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set Power Reset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-danger\">Use caution when performing power actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides <strong>console access only (iKVM functionality)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No hardware sensor monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No ISO mounting or virtual media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cannot reinstall OS through the console<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best supported in <strong>Google Chrome (HTML5)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sessions may disconnect after inactivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Server Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IPMI console access is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available on select <strong>Dedicated Servers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not available on <strong>VPS or Shared Hosting<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your server supports it, the option will appear in AMP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IPMI Console Does Not Launch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disable pop-up blockers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Google Chrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear browser cache and cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your AMP session is active<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The IPMI Console Couldn\u2019t be Opened Due to a System Error<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"211\" class=\"wp-image-131766\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IPMI-System-Error.png\" alt=\"IPMI System Error\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IPMI-System-Error.png 505w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IPMI-System-Error-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait a few minutes and try again<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the issue persists, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/contact\">contact Technical Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The server may be powered off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>Power Control \u2192 Power On<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Console Disconnects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refresh the page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relaunch from AMP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your internet connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774895215254\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does IPMI replace SSH or RDP?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. IPMI provides hardware-level access, while SSH and RDP provide operating system-level access.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774895222545\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I mount an ISO or reinstall the OS?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. ISO mounting and OS installations are not supported in this implementation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774895230804\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is this full IPMI functionality?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. This is a <strong>limited implementation focused solely on console (iKVM) access and power control<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The IPMI \u00a0(Intelligent Platform Management Interface) console in AMP provides browser-based remote console access to your Dedicated Server. 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