Access the Linode dashboard by logging in with your credentials at the Linode login page.
Click on the "Create" button in the dashboard, and select "Linode" from the dropdown menu.
Select "Ubuntu" as the operating system and choose the latest available version of the image.
Choose "Nanode" as your Linode plan which is suitable for low to medium traffic applications or development and testing.
Select a region that is geographically closest to you or your customers to minimize latency.
Enter a strong password for the root account of your Linode. This account has full administrative access, so ensure the password is secure.
Add any SSH keys for passwordless login, configure backups, or tweak any other settings as required.
Click the "Create" button at the bottom of the form to start the deployment of your new Linode. This process might take a few minutes.