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How to Self-Host Vaultwarden Behind an Nginx Reverse Proxy
Already run Nginx? Here's how to put Vaultwarden behind it properly — real config, Let's Encrypt TLS, WebSocket support and the security headers that matter.
How to Secure a WordPress Site on a VPS
Running WordPress on your own VPS means owning its security — which is a good thing. This practical checklist locks down the server, PHP and WordPress itself.
How to Get a Free SSL Certificate with Certbot
Secure any site with a free, auto-renewing Let's Encrypt certificate using Certbot on Ubuntu 24.04 — for Nginx or Apache.
Free SSL certificates on your VPS with Let's Encrypt
HTTPS is free and automatic. Here's how to issue a Let's Encrypt certificate on your VPS, set up auto-renewal, and never see an expiry warning again.
How to check an SSL certificate's expiry and validity
An expired certificate breaks your site instantly. Learn how to check a certificate's expiry, chain and validity from the browser, the command line, and online.
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