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# Reset a Confidential VM

Reset a Confidential VM in IONOS CLOUD. The full AMD SEV-SNP hardware-enforced boot sequence runs again on reset—and if attestation is configured, its validation flow runs as well.

Resetting a Confidential VM forces it to shut down and restart immediately. The full AMD SEV-SNP hardware-enforced startup sequence runs again on reset, generating a new memory encryption key. If attestation is configured, the attestation flow is repeated on startup.

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**Important:** A reset forces the Confidential VM to shut down without a graceful OS-level shutdown, which may result in data loss. To avoid data loss, shut down the VM from within the operating system before resetting.
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To reset a Confidential VM, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Virtual Data Centers**.

2\. Select the data center where the Confidential VM is configured.

3\. Select the respective Confidential VM in the Workspace.

4\. In the Inspector pane, select **Power** > **Reset**. Optionally, you can also right-click on the VM and choose **Power** > **Reset**.

![Reset a Confidential VM from the Workspace or the Inspector pane](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a0b9868629f8011db449f0c02cc1045192da5a11%2Freset-confidential-vm.png?alt=media)

5\. In the **Power State** dialog, select **Apply RESET**.

6\. Provision your changes and enter your password to confirm.

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**Result:** The Confidential VM shuts down and restarts. Resetting the guest re-triggers the entire hardware-enforced AMD SEV-SNP restart sequence, with the attestation flow if configured.
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