The easiest way to find a Virtual Machine (VM) ID is typically by looking at the URL in your web browser when you're accessing the VM through a web-based interface.
Here's how to locate it:
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Check the Browser's Address Bar: When you are managing or accessing your VM through a web interface, the URL often contains the VM's ID.
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Locate the
vm_idParameter: Look for a URL parameter namedvm_id. The value assigned to this parameter is the VM ID.- Example: If the URL is
https://cloud.skytap.com/configurations/123456/edit?selection=vms&vm_id=7654321#network_adapters, then the VM ID is7654321.
- Example: If the URL is
In summary, the VM ID is often directly visible in the URL's address bar, specifically after the vm_id= parameter. Examine the URL when you are accessing your VM's management interface to quickly find the ID.
