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295 guides for “ci” · Clear searchDNS propagation explained: why changes take time
You changed a DNS record but the site still points to the old server. That's propagation. Here's why it happens and how to work with it.
How to Set Up an ARK: Survival Ascended Server
Tame dinos on your own persistent ARK: Survival Ascended server. Install with SteamCMD, pick a map, tune rates and open the UDP ports.
UFW firewall basics: lock down your VPS
UFW makes Linux firewalling simple. Learn to allow SSH and web traffic, block everything else, and manage rules safely without locking yourself out.
How to Set Up a Terraria Dedicated Server
Keep your Terraria world online for friends around the clock. Install the dedicated server on Linux, configure serverconfig.txt and open port 7777.
DNS records explained: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX and TXT
Every domain runs on a handful of record types. Here's what each one does, with real examples, so you can read and edit DNS with confidence.
How to Set Up a Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Server
Host your own CS2 server for scrims and community play. Install with SteamCMD, get a GSLT token, pick a game mode and open the ports.
How DNS works: the internet's phone book explained
Every time you load a website, a hidden lookup turns a name into an IP address. Here's what DNS is doing behind the scenes, step by step.
How to create a sudo user on Linux
Running everything as root is dangerous. Here's how to create a normal user, grant it sudo on Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky, and test it safely.
How to Set Up a Rust Game Server
Run your own Rust server with SteamCMD — set map size, seed and slots, open the ports, and understand what wipe day demands from your hardware.
What are nameservers, and why do they matter?
Nameservers decide who answers DNS questions for your domain. Get them wrong and nothing resolves. Here's what they are in plain English.
How to Set Up a Minecraft Bedrock Server
Run a dedicated Minecraft Bedrock server so friends on phones, consoles and Windows can all join — install, configure and open UDP port 19132.
How to connect to a VPS via SSH
SSH is how you log into your server. This beginner guide covers connecting from Windows, macOS and Linux, the host-key prompt, and fixing the most common errors.
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