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How to Create a Non-Root Sudo User on a VPS
Working as root all the time is dangerous. Create a dedicated sudo user, give it your SSH key, and adopt least-privilege as your default way of working.
How to Read and Manage Linux Logs with journalctl
systemd's journal holds nearly every log on a modern Linux server. Learn to filter, follow, and prune it with journalctl so you can debug fast.
How to Monitor a Linux VPS (htop, netdata and more)
You can't fix what you can't see. Learn the essential Linux monitoring tools — from quick htop checks to a full netdata dashboard with alerts.
How to Create a Swap File on a Linux VPS
Small VPS plans run out of RAM fast. A swap file gives the kernel breathing room and prevents the OOM killer from killing your app. Here's how to add one.
How to Self-Host a Status Page for Your Services
Give users a public status page that shows what's up, what's down and why. Build one for free with Uptime Kuma on a VPS.
How to Self-Host Navidrome (Music Streaming)
Your own Spotify, powered by your music collection. Install Navidrome on a VPS with Docker and stream to any Subsonic-compatible app.
How to Self-Host FreshRSS on a VPS
Take back control of your reading with a self-hosted RSS reader. Install FreshRSS on a VPS with Docker and sync it to your favourite mobile app.
How to Self-Host Mastodon on a VPS
Start your own corner of the fediverse. This guide installs a Mastodon instance on a VPS with Docker and covers the email and storage decisions that trip people up.
How to Self-Host a Matrix/Synapse Chat Server
Own your chat with a Matrix Synapse homeserver. Install it on a VPS with Docker, wire up HTTPS and federation, and connect with the Element app.
How to Self-Host Immich (Photo Backup) on a VPS
Immich is the self-hosted Google Photos alternative with automatic phone backup and smart search. Install it on a VPS with Docker Compose.
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.
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