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289 guides for “vps” · Clear searchHow to self-host Nextcloud on a VPS
Own your files with Nextcloud — a private Dropbox/Google Drive alternative on your VPS. Learn to install it, connect a database, and secure it with HTTPS.
Rust Server Admin Commands and Wipe Management
Run your Rust server like a pro. The essential RCON and console commands for admin, moderation and scheduling map wipes players actually turn up for.
How to check an SSL certificate's expiry and validity
An expired certificate breaks your site instantly. Learn how to check a certificate's expiry, chain and validity from the browser, the command line, and online.
How to host WordPress on a VPS
Run WordPress on your own VPS for speed and control. This LEMP-stack guide covers Nginx, MariaDB, PHP, the WordPress install, and free HTTPS.
The Best Valheim Server Mods (and How to Install Them)
Level up your Valheim server with BepInEx mods — quality-of-life, bigger builds, more storage and server-wide tweaks, plus how to keep clients in sync.
How to Host a Minecraft Modpack Server (Forge & Fabric)
Run a modded Minecraft server for CurseForge or Modrinth packs. Install Forge or Fabric, match versions, allocate RAM and open the port.
DNS records explained: A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS
DNS is the internet's address book. Here's a plain-English guide to the record types you'll actually use — A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and NS — and when to reach for each.
How to deploy a Next.js app on a VPS
Self-host Next.js on your own server for full control and predictable cost. Learn to build, run with PM2, reverse-proxy with Nginx, and add HTTPS.
How to check if a port is open (and what to do if it's not)
A service only works if its port is reachable. Learn how to test whether a port is open from your machine and from the internet, and how to fix a closed one.
How to deploy a Node.js app on a VPS
Take a Node.js app from your laptop to a live server. This guide covers installing Node, running the app with PM2, and fronting it with Nginx and HTTPS.
How Much RAM and CPU Does a Game Server Need?
Stop guessing at server specs. A game-by-game breakdown of RAM and CPU requirements, why single-core speed matters, and how player count scales cost.
DDoS Protection for Game Servers: What You Need to Know
Game servers are prime DDoS targets. Learn how attacks work, what network-level filtering does, and practical steps to keep your server online.
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