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Security · 5 min read ·
How to Set Up an OpenVPN Server on a VPS
OpenVPN is the compatibility king of VPNs. This guide uses a proven installer to stand up a server on a VPS and export client profiles in minutes.
Security · 4 min read ·
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.
Security · 3 min read ·
How to disable root SSH login (safely)
Letting root log in over SSH is a needless risk. Learn how to create a sudo user, verify access, and disable root SSH without locking yourself out.
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