How to Set Up Automated Reboots for your VPS

You can schedule your ForexVPS to reboot automatically every week using Windows Task Scheduler — no manual restarts required. This guide walks you through creating a scheduled task that runs a reboot command on your chosen day and time.

Before you start: A weekly restart is recommended to keep ForexVPS performance stable — this guide automates that process so you don’t have to remember to do it manually.

What you’ll need

An active Remote Desktop session connected to your ForexVPS
A preferred day and time for the weekly reboot

Part 1: Create the scheduled task

Step 1: Log in to your ForexVPS

Step 2: Open Task Scheduler

Click the search icon, type Task Scheduler, and select the option at the top of the list.

Windows search results with Task Scheduler app highlighted

Step 3: Click Create Task

Click Create Task in the Actions panel.

Task Scheduler window with Create Task action highlighted

Step 4: Name your task

Name your task something memorable — “Weekend Reboot”, for example.

Create Task dialog with task name field filled

Part 2: Set the schedule

Step 5: Open the Triggers tab

Go to the Triggers tab and click New.

Create Task Triggers tab with New button highlighted

Step 6: Configure the recurrence, day, and time

Select the recurrence (Weekly), select the day, and set the time. Press OK when finished.

New Trigger dialog with Weekly recurrence and Saturday selected

Part 3: Set the reboot action

Step 7: Open the Actions tab

Go to the Actions tab and click New.

Create Task dialog with configured trigger and Actions tab highlighted

Step 8: Configure the shutdown command

Under Program/script, type Shutdown. In the Add arguments field, type /r. Then press OK.

New Action dialog with Shutdown program and r argument entered

That’s it — your ForexVPS will now automatically reboot on the schedule you configured, without any manual action required.

Troubleshooting automated reboots

Running into issues with your scheduled reboot task? Here are fixes for the most common problems.

Problem	Likely cause	Fix
Task doesn’t run at the scheduled time	Wrong time zone or AM/PM mismatch	Re-check the time set in the Trigger and confirm it matches your ForexVPS’s local time zone.
ForexVPS shuts down instead of restarting	Wrong argument entered	Confirm the Add arguments field contains exactly /r, not /s.
Trading platforms don’t reopen after reboot	Platforms not set to auto-start	Add your trading platform shortcuts to the Windows Startup folder so they relaunch after reboot.

Frequently asked questions about automated reboots

Still have questions about scheduling automatic reboots? Find quick answers below.

What command triggers a restart instead of a shutdown?

Use Shutdown as the program with /r as the argument. The /r flag tells Windows to restart rather than power off.

How often should I schedule a ForexVPS reboot?

A weekly reboot is generally recommended to keep ForexVPS performance stable and prevent resource buildup over time.

Will scheduled reboots interrupt my trading platforms?

Yes, briefly. Choose a reboot time outside your active trading hours, such as a weekend, to minimize disruption.

Can I change the reboot schedule later?

Yes. Open Task Scheduler, find your task by name, and edit the Triggers tab to update the day or time.

How to Set Up Automated Reboots for Your VPS