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How to Self-Host Nextcloud on a VPS
For anyone who wants Dropbox-style file sync without the subscription or the snooping: install Nextcloud on your own VPS with Docker Compose and HTTPS.
How to Set Up a Mumble (Murmur) Voice Server
Host your own low-latency Mumble voice server with the Murmur daemon on a Linux VPS: install, configure mumble-server.ini, set the SuperUser password, and secure it.
How to Run a Telegram Bot 24/7 on a VPS
Deploy a Telegram bot on a Linux VPS and keep it online 24/7: Python or Node, polling vs webhooks, a safe token, and a systemd service that auto-restarts.
Best VPS for Python Projects
From a Flask API to a Django app or a data pipeline, here's how to choose a VPS that runs Python reliably in production — sizing, WSGI servers and deployment tips.
Best VPS for Docker
Running containers in production? Here's how to choose a VPS that handles Docker well — kernel and virtualization requirements, sizing, and storage that won't bite you.
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 Install code-server (VS Code in the Browser)
Run VS Code in your browser from your VPS: install code-server on Ubuntu 24.04, secure it behind Nginx with HTTPS, and code from anywhere.
How to Host a Static Website with Nginx
Serve a fast static site — plain HTML or a built React/Vue/Hugo bundle — with Nginx on Ubuntu 24.04, with correct caching and HTTPS.
How to Install Gitea (Self-Hosted Git) on a VPS
Run your own lightweight GitHub alternative: install Gitea on Ubuntu 24.04 with its own user, a database, systemd, and an Nginx reverse proxy.
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 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.
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