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How to Get a Free SSL Certificate with Certbot
Secure any site with a free, auto-renewing Let's Encrypt certificate using Certbot on Ubuntu 24.04 — for Nginx or Apache.
How to point a domain at your Nxeon server
You've got a server and a domain — now connect them. Here's how DNS records work and exactly what to set so visitors reach your VPS.
Free SSL certificates on your VPS with Let's Encrypt
HTTPS is free and automatic. Here's how to issue a Let's Encrypt certificate on your VPS, set up auto-renewal, and never see an expiry warning again.
Wildcard DNS and catch-all subdomains explained
One record to handle every subdomain? That's a wildcard. Here's how *.example.com works, when to use it, and the pitfalls to avoid.
How to get free SSL for a custom domain
The padlock is free and automatic with Let's Encrypt. Here's how HTTPS certificates work and how to secure your custom domain at no cost.
How to point a domain at your VPS
Bought a domain and spun up a server? The last step is connecting them. Here's exactly how to point a domain at your VPS with A records — and verify it worked.
How to set up a custom domain for your game server
Give players a memorable address like play.yourserver.gg instead of a raw IP. Here's how to point a domain — and a port — at your game server.
How to connect a domain to WordPress on a VPS
Running WordPress on your own VPS gives you full control. Here's how to connect your domain, configure the site URL, and secure it with HTTPS.
How to generate a strong password (and why length beats complexity)
Forget swapping letters for symbols. The single biggest factor in password strength is length. Here's how to generate passwords attackers can't crack.
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Minecraft Server?
A realistic breakdown of Minecraft server costs by player count and type — vanilla, plugins and modpacks — plus how to avoid overpaying for RAM you won't use.
Email DNS explained: SPF, DKIM and DMARC
Want your email to land in inboxes, not spam? Three DNS records — SPF, DKIM and DMARC — are the key. Here's what they do and how to set them.
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.
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