VPS_setRootPasswordV1

SERVERHostinger Api SOURCEhostinger-api-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 22 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-hostinger-hostinger-api-mcp/vps-setrootpasswordv1.md

WHAT IT DOES

What VPS_setRootPasswordV1 does on Hostinger Api

AI agents use VPS_setRootPasswordV1 to create or update resources in Hostinger Api, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Hostinger Api environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`password`	string	Yes	Root password for the virtual machine
`virtualMachineId`	integer	Yes	Virtual Machine ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why VPS_setRootPasswordV1 is rated Medium

This tool modifies the root/administrator password on a VPS instance. It is a Write operation (credential update), but carries high severity because an AI agent misusing it could lock out legitimate users by changing root credentials, effectively causing a denial of access to the entire VPS.

From the tool's definition Set root password for a specified virtual machine... Use this endpoint to update administrator credentials for VPS instances.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (password) · Admin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs VPS_setRootPasswordV1 safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Hostinger Api, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For VPS_setRootPasswordV1, this is the rule to start with:

VPS_setRootPasswordV1 Rate-limited

VPS_setRootPasswordV1 stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "VPS_setRootPasswordV1": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vps_setrootpasswordv1_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Hostinger Api, apply this rule, and every VPS_setRootPasswordV1 call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about VPS_setRootPasswordV1

What does the VPS_setRootPasswordV1 tool do? +

Set root password for a specified virtual machine. Requirements for password are same as in the [recreate virtual machine endpoint](/#tag/vps-virtual-machine/POST/api/vps/v1/virtual-machines/{virtualMachineId}/recreate). Use this endpoint to update administrator credentials for VPS instances. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hostinger Api MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does VPS_setRootPasswordV1 accept? +

VPS_setRootPasswordV1 accepts 2 parameters: password, virtualMachineId. Required: password, virtualMachineId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on VPS_setRootPasswordV1? +

Register the Hostinger Api MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for VPS_setRootPasswordV1: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Hostinger Api. Nothing to install.

What risk level is VPS_setRootPasswordV1? +

VPS_setRootPasswordV1 is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit VPS_setRootPasswordV1? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the VPS_setRootPasswordV1 rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block VPS_setRootPasswordV1 completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for VPS_setRootPasswordV1. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides VPS_setRootPasswordV1? +

VPS_setRootPasswordV1 is provided by the Hostinger Api MCP server (hostinger-api-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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