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44 guides for “ssh” in Tutorials · Clear searchHow to run Docker on a VPS
Docker packages apps into portable containers. Learn to install Docker and Compose on a VPS, run your first container, and deploy a multi-service app.
How to host WordPress on a VPS
Run WordPress on your own VPS for speed and control. This LEMP-stack guide covers Nginx, MariaDB, PHP, the WordPress install, and free HTTPS.
How to deploy a Next.js app on a VPS
Self-host Next.js on your own server for full control and predictable cost. Learn to build, run with PM2, reverse-proxy with Nginx, and add HTTPS.
How to deploy a Node.js app on a VPS
Take a Node.js app from your laptop to a live server. This guide covers installing Node, running the app with PM2, and fronting it with Nginx and HTTPS.
Set up Nginx with free SSL using Let's Encrypt
HTTPS is non-negotiable. Learn to install Nginx, serve a site, and secure it with a free, auto-renewing Let's Encrypt certificate using Certbot — in minutes.
How to create a sudo user on Linux
Running everything as root is dangerous. Here's how to create a normal user, grant it sudo on Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky, and test it safely.
The first 10 minutes on a new VPS
A fresh server needs a few essential steps before you do anything else. This checklist walks through updates, a sudo user, SSH keys, a firewall and the basics — fast.
How to connect to a VPS via SSH
SSH is how you log into your server. This beginner guide covers connecting from Windows, macOS and Linux, the host-key prompt, and fixing the most common errors.
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