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Straight-talking tutorials and comparisons on VPS hosting, game servers, Linux and security. No fluff, just what actually works. 346 guides from the team that runs the servers.
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289 guides for “vps” · Clear searchWhat is a WHOIS lookup and how to read the results
WHOIS tells you who owns a domain, when it expires, and where it's registered. Here's what every field means and how to read a WHOIS record like a pro.
Set up Caddy for automatic HTTPS on a VPS
Caddy is a modern web server that gets you free HTTPS with zero configuration. Learn to install it and serve a site or reverse-proxy an app with automatic SSL.
How to Back Up Your Game Server (Automatically)
Never lose a world again. Set up automated, off-server game server backups with a cron job, tar and rotation — plus how to test a restore.
Set up Nginx with free SSL using Let's Encrypt
HTTPS is non-negotiable. Learn to install Nginx, serve a site, and secure it with a free, auto-renewing Let's Encrypt certificate using Certbot — in minutes.
The Best Minecraft Server Plugins (and What They Do)
The essential Paper/Spigot plugins for any Minecraft server — permissions, land claims, anti-grief, performance and admin tools worth installing first.
How to Reduce Minecraft Server Lag
Fix low TPS and stutter on your Minecraft server. Practical fixes: Paper, Aikar's flags, view-distance tuning, chunk pre-gen and spark profiling.
How to host multiple websites on one VPS
One VPS can serve many domains. Learn how virtual hosts (server blocks) work in Nginx, how to add each site, and how to give every domain its own free SSL.
Subdomains explained: what they are and how to use them
blog.example.com, app.example.com, shop.example.com — subdomains let one domain host many things. Here's how they work and when to use one.
How to Set Up a V Rising Dedicated Server
Rule the night on your own V Rising server. Install via SteamCMD, tune the PvP and game settings JSON, and open the UDP ports.
How to install CyberPanel on a VPS (free)
CyberPanel is a fast, free control panel built on OpenLiteSpeed. This guide covers installing it on a fresh Ubuntu VPS and creating your first website with SSL.
How to Set Up an Enshrouded Dedicated Server
Host a persistent Enshrouded world for up to 16 players. Install with SteamCMD, edit the JSON config and open the UDP ports.
How to point a domain to your VPS
Got a domain and a server? Connect them with a single DNS record. Here's the exact process, the records to set, and how to verify it worked.
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