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198 guides for “sudo” · Clear searchcPanel vs Plesk vs CyberPanel: which control panel?
A control panel turns a bare VPS into a point-and-click hosting environment. Here's an honest comparison of cPanel, Plesk and CyberPanel to help you choose.
How to Set Up a Project Zomboid Server
Build a persistent Project Zomboid world for your survivors. Install with SteamCMD, set the memory and admin password, and open port 16261.
How to Set Up a 7 Days to Die Server
Survive the horde together on your own 7 Days to Die server. Install via SteamCMD, edit serverconfig.xml and open the ports for co-op survival.
nftables firewall basics for Linux servers
nftables is the modern replacement for iptables. Learn its table/chain model and write a clean, readable firewall ruleset for a VPS from scratch.
DNS propagation explained: why changes take time
You changed a DNS record but the site still points to the old server. That's propagation. Here's why it happens and how to work with it.
How to Set Up an ARK: Survival Ascended Server
Tame dinos on your own persistent ARK: Survival Ascended server. Install with SteamCMD, pick a map, tune rates and open the UDP ports.
UFW firewall basics: lock down your VPS
UFW makes Linux firewalling simple. Learn to allow SSH and web traffic, block everything else, and manage rules safely without locking yourself out.
How to Set Up a Terraria Dedicated Server
Keep your Terraria world online for friends around the clock. Install the dedicated server on Linux, configure serverconfig.txt and open port 7777.
How to Set Up a Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Server
Host your own CS2 server for scrims and community play. Install with SteamCMD, get a GSLT token, pick a game mode and open the ports.
How to set up SSH keys for passwordless, secure login
SSH keys are safer and more convenient than passwords. Learn to generate a key pair, copy it to your VPS, and log in without typing a password — the right way.
How to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated Server
Host a persistent Palworld world for up to 32 players. Install via SteamCMD, tune the game settings and open UDP port 8211.
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.
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