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How to Deploy a Discord Bot with Docker
Containerize your Discord bot with a Dockerfile and run it on a VPS: build the image, pass the token as an env var, and auto-restart with a restart policy.
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.
How to Configure a FiveM Server (server.cfg Explained)
A line-by-line guide to the FiveM server.cfg file: endpoints, hostname, maxclients, resources, convars, RCON, and the license key — with safe examples.
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.
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.
How to Set Up Git-Based Deploys on a VPS
Deploy by pushing to your server: set up a bare Git repo with a post-receive hook so 'git push' builds and reloads your app.
How to Create a systemd Service for Your App
Turn any script or server into a managed service: a systemd unit file that starts on boot, restarts on crash, and logs to journald.
How to Deploy a FastAPI App with Uvicorn and Nginx
Ship a FastAPI app to production on Ubuntu 24.04 using Uvicorn workers under Gunicorn, a systemd service, and an Nginx reverse proxy.
How to Deploy a Django App to a VPS
Deploy Django on Ubuntu 24.04 for production: Gunicorn, a systemd service, static files with collectstatic, PostgreSQL, and Nginx.
How to Deploy a Flask App with Gunicorn and Nginx
Take a Flask app to production on Ubuntu 24.04: a virtualenv, Gunicorn as the WSGI server, a systemd service, and an Nginx reverse proxy.
How to Install Docker Compose and Run Your First Stack
Use Docker Compose to define and run a multi-container app from one YAML file. Build a WordPress + MySQL stack from scratch.
How to Deploy a Next.js App to a VPS
Build, run, and serve a production Next.js app on Ubuntu 24.04: PM2 process management, an Nginx reverse proxy, and free HTTPS.
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