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Arct Cloud provides the Linux VPS. Hermes Agent is not preinstalled or managed by Arct Cloud. Install it with the official Nous Research tools below. Model-provider access and any related charges are separate from the VPS price.

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Choose a Plan

Review current plan availability and pricing on the Arct Cloud pricing page.

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Steps

1

Deploy a Linux Server

Deploy a server, choose one of the plans above, and select an available Ubuntu 24.04 image. Linux images deploy in under 30 seconds. Every plan includes DDoS protection and network capacity up to 25 Gbps.
2

Connect over SSH

Find the server IP address in the Arct Cloud dashboard, then connect:
See Connect via SSH if you need help with your key or username.
3

Install Hermes Agent

Run the official installer and follow its prompts:
4

Connect Nous Portal

Start the Portal setup and open the sign-in link shown in the terminal:
Model-provider access and usage charges are separate from your Arct Cloud server.
5

Configure Messaging

Open the interactive gateway setup:
Choose your messaging platform and enter the bot credentials requested by the wizard.
6

Start Hermes at Boot

Install and start the system service so the gateway returns after a server restart:
7

Verify the Gateway

Check that the service is running:

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Security

Port 8642 is only needed for the optional Hermes API. Do not open it when you use Hermes only through messaging platforms. Configure a strong API_SERVER_KEY whenever you enable the API. If a remote client needs access, also restrict inbound traffic to trusted source addresses. Follow the official Hermes API Server security guidance before enabling remote access.

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Official Resources

Hermes Agent Documentation

Current installation, provider, gateway, and security guidance.

Hermes Agent on GitHub

Source code, releases, and issue tracker.
Hermes Agent is developed by Nous Research. Arct Cloud is an independent hosting provider and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Nous Research.