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How to Self-Host Ghost Blog on a VPS
Ghost is a fast, focused publishing platform with built-in memberships and newsletters. Install it on a VPS with Docker and HTTPS in under half an hour.
How to Self-Host n8n (Workflow Automation) on a VPS
A self-hosted Zapier alternative with no per-task fees. Install n8n on a VPS with Docker and HTTPS and automate anything with hundreds of integrations.
How to Self-Host Uptime Kuma for Monitoring
A gorgeous, self-hosted uptime monitor. Install Uptime Kuma with Docker and get instant alerts when a site or service goes down.
How to Self-Host Plex on a Linux VPS
Turn a Linux VPS into your personal Plex server. Install with Docker, claim it to your account, and stream your library to every device you own.
How to Self-Host Jellyfin (Media Server) on a VPS
A completely free, no-account media server. Install Jellyfin on a VPS with Docker, secure it with HTTPS, and stream your library to any device.
How to Self-Host Nextcloud on a VPS
For anyone who wants Dropbox-style file sync without the subscription or the snooping: install Nextcloud on your own VPS with Docker Compose and HTTPS.
How to Host a Node.js (discord.js) Bot on a VPS
Deploy a discord.js bot on a VPS from scratch: install Node.js, structure the project, register slash commands, secure the token, and run it with PM2.
How to Host a Python Discord Bot on a Linux VPS
Deploy a discord.py bot on a Linux VPS the right way: virtualenv, dependencies, a .env token, and a systemd service that restarts on crash and boot.
How to Build a Website with AI on Nxeon
You don't need to hand-code a site anymore. Here's how to use AI tooling on a Nxeon VPS to build and deploy a real website — from prompt to live, on your own server.
How to Migrate WordPress to a New VPS
Moving WordPress to a new VPS without downtime is straightforward if you do it in the right order. This guide walks the manual method and the low-risk cutover.
How to Speed Up WordPress on a VPS with Caching
Layered caching is the single biggest WordPress speed win. This guide sets up page cache, Redis object cache and OPcache on your VPS — with the commands.
How to Install WordPress on a VPS (LEMP Stack)
A complete, copy-paste walkthrough to install WordPress on Ubuntu with Nginx, MariaDB and PHP — the fast LEMP stack — plus free HTTPS at the end.
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