Connect Linode (Akamai) Account

Connect your Linode account to OEC.sh for developer-friendly cloud infrastructure with Personal Access Token authentication.

Note: Linode is now part of Akamai Connected Cloud. The service and API remain the same.

What You'll Get

After connecting your Linode account, OEC.sh can:

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• Active Linode account (Sign up here (opens in a new tab))
• Payment method configured
• Email verified

Step-by-Step Connection

Step 1: Access API Tokens

1. Log in to cloud.linode.com (opens in a new tab)
2. Click your profile icon (top right)
3. Click API Tokens

Step 2: Create Personal Access Token

1. Click Create a Personal Access Token
2. Configure the token:

3. Set permissions (scroll through all categories):

4. Click Create Token

Step 3: Copy Your Token

IMPORTANT: Copy the token immediately - it's only shown once!

The token looks like: 1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef

Step 4: Add to OEC.sh

1. Go to app.oec.sh (opens in a new tab) > Settings > Cloud Accounts
2. Click Add Account
3. Under API Key Authentication, click Linode (Akamai)
4. Fill in the form:

5. Click Add Account

Step 5: Verify Connection

1. Your Linode account should appear in the list
2. Status should show Active (green badge)
3. Click the refresh icon to validate
4. You should see: Compute, Storage, DNS capability badges

Using Your Linode Account

For Server Provisioning

1. Go to Servers > Add Server
2. Choose Provision from Cloud
3. Select your Linode account
4. Choose:
   • Region (e.g., Newark, Frankfurt, Singapore)
   • Plan (e.g., g6-standard-2, g6-dedicated-2)
5. Click Provision

Linode Plan Types

Recommended for Odoo

For Backup Storage

1. Go to Settings > Storage
2. Click Quick Setup on your Linode account
3. Choose or create an Object Storage bucket
4. Configure backup settings

Note: Linode Object Storage is S3-compatible with free egress to Linodes in the same region.

For DNS Management

1. Go to Settings > DNS Providers
2. Click Quick Setup on your Linode account
3. Select a domain from Linode DNS Manager
4. OEC.sh will manage A records automatically

Linode Regions

OEC.sh supports all Linode datacenters:

Core Compute Regions

Distributed Compute (Edge) Regions

Additional edge locations available. Check Linode documentation for the latest list.

Token Permission Details

Minimum required permissions for OEC.sh:

Optional permissions:

Managing Your Connection

Rotate Token

For security, rotate your token periodically:

1. Create a new token in Linode Cloud Manager
2. Update OEC.sh with the new token
3. Delete the old token in Linode
4. Recommended: Every 90 days

Revoke Token

If compromised:

1. Go to Linode Cloud Manager > API Tokens
2. Find the token and click Revoke
3. Token is immediately invalidated
4. Create a new token and update OEC.sh

Delete Account

1. In OEC.sh, click Delete on the account
2. Optionally, revoke the token in Linode

Troubleshooting

"Invalid Personal Access Token" Error

Cause: Token is incorrect, expired, or revoked.

Solution:

1. Verify the token exists in Linode Cloud Manager
2. Check if it has expired (view expiry date)
3. Ensure you copied the complete token
4. Create a new token if needed

"Insufficient Permissions" Error

Cause: Token lacks required permissions.

Solution:

1. Review token permissions in Linode
2. You cannot edit existing tokens - create a new one
3. Ensure Read/Write on Linodes, Object Storage, Domains

Linode Creation Fails

Cause: Could be account limits, region capacity, or plan issues.

Solutions:

1. Limits: New accounts have limits - open a support ticket
2. Region: Try a different datacenter
3. Plan: Some plans may be unavailable
4. Billing: Verify payment method is valid

Object Storage Access Denied

Cause: Token lacks Object Storage permissions or storage not enabled.

Solution:

1. Verify token has Object Storage: Read/Write
2. Go to Linode > Object Storage and enable it if needed
3. Object Storage may require account verification

DNS Zone Not Found

Cause: Domain not in Linode DNS Manager.

Solution:

1. Go to Linode > Domains
2. Add your domain as a zone
3. Update nameservers at your registrar:
   • ns1.linode.com
   • ns2.linode.com
   • ns3.linode.com
   • ns4.linode.com
   • ns5.linode.com
4. Refresh connection in OEC.sh

Why Choose Linode?

Advantages

• Developer Focus: Clean UI, great documentation
• Pricing: Simple, predictable pricing
• Network: Premium network, free inbound
• Support: 24/7 human support included
• Akamai Integration: CDN and edge capabilities

Considerations

• Fewer advanced managed services than hyperscalers
• GPU availability may be limited
• Some enterprise features still developing

Cost Considerations

Linode charges monthly with hourly billing:

Cost-saving tips:

• Same-region traffic between Linode services is free
• Object Storage egress to Linodes is free
• Use shared CPU for development workloads
• Enable Backups service (cheaper than DIY)

Next Steps

• Provision your first Linode server
• Configure Object Storage for backups
• Set up DNS with Linode DNS Manager