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How to Secure a Self-Hosted WordPress Site
WordPress powers a huge share of the web, which makes it a huge target. Harden your self-hosted install at the server, app, and login layers.
How to Install Oxide/uMod Plugins on a Rust Server
Turn a vanilla Rust server into a modded one: install the Oxide/uMod framework, add and configure plugins, grant permissions, and keep everything updated.
How Much RAM Does a Rust Server Need?
Rust is one of the most memory-hungry survival games. Here's how much RAM you actually need by map size and player count — and why CPU matters just as much.
How to Set Up a Rust Dedicated Server on a VPS
Go from a fresh Ubuntu VPS to your own Rust dedicated server: SteamCMD install, the correct start flags, firewall ports, and a clean systemd service.
How to Self-Host a Minecraft Map Viewer (BlueMap/Dynmap)
Add a live, browsable web map to your Minecraft server. This guide installs BlueMap (3D) and covers Dynmap (2D) so players can explore your world in a browser.
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 Set Up a SA-MP / open.mp Server
Host a classic SA-MP or modern open.mp multiplayer server for GTA: San Andreas on a Linux VPS, configure it, add gamemodes, and keep it online.
How to Set Up a Left 4 Dead 2 Dedicated Server
Host your own L4D2 dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, configure campaigns and difficulty, and keep it running for co-op and versus.
How to Set Up a Team Fortress 2 Dedicated Server
Run your own TF2 dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, pick your maps and game mode, add a GSLT, and keep it online with systemd.
How to Set Up a Counter-Strike 2 Dedicated Server
A step-by-step guide to running your own CS2 dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, a Game Server Login Token, and clean systemd startup.
How to Migrate Your Website to Nxeon (Free Migration)
Switching hosts shouldn't cost you a weekend or your uptime. Here's how Nxeon's free migration works, what to prepare, and how the low-risk DNS cutover keeps you online.
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.
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