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Tutorials · 4 min read ·

How to Host a Discord Music Bot on a VPS

Run your own Discord music bot on a VPS: install ffmpeg and the voice dependencies, stream audio reliably, and keep it online 24/7 with PM2.

Tutorials · 4 min read ·

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.

Tutorials · 4 min read ·

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.

Tutorials · 4 min read ·

How to Keep a Discord Bot Online with PM2

Use PM2 to keep your Node.js Discord bot running 24/7 on a VPS: auto-restart on crash, start on boot, log management, and zero-downtime restarts.

Tutorials · 5 min read ·

How to Host a Discord Bot on a VPS 24/7

Move your Discord bot off your laptop and onto a VPS so it stays online around the clock. Covers Node.js and Python, a process manager, and auto-restart.

Game servers · 4 min read ·

How to Set Up a Mordhau Dedicated Server

Run your own Mordhau dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, edit Game.ini for maps and rules, open the ports, and keep it online with systemd.

Game servers · 4 min read ·

How to Set Up a Squad Dedicated Server

Deploy your own Squad dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, configure layers and admins, open the right ports, and run it under systemd.

Tutorials · 5 min read ·

Best VPS for Discord Bots

Discord bots need to run 24/7 without babysitting. Here's how to choose a small, reliable VPS that keeps your bot online — sizing, uptime and process management.

Tutorials · 5 min read ·

Best VPS for Node.js Apps

Deploying an Express, Next.js or NestJS app? Here's how to choose a VPS that runs Node reliably in production — sizing, process management and the features that matter.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

How to Set Up a Minecraft SMP for Friends

Want a persistent survival world for you and your friends? Here's how to set up a Minecraft SMP the right way, from software to security.

Game servers · 4 min read ·

How to Whitelist Players on a Minecraft Server

A whitelist keeps your Minecraft server private to invited players only. Here's how to enable and manage it on Java and Bedrock.

Game servers · 3 min read ·

Why Host Your Game Server on a VPS?

Home PC, game panel, or VPS? Here's why a VPS is the sweet spot for most game servers — control, reliability and value — and when it isn't.

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