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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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Tutorials · 5 min read ·

How to Self-Host n8n (Workflow Automation) on a VPS

A self-hosted Zapier alternative with no per-task fees. Install n8n on a VPS with Docker and HTTPS and automate anything with hundreds of integrations.

Security · 5 min read ·

How to Self-Host Vaultwarden (Bitwarden-Compatible) on a VPS

Run your own password vault with Vaultwarden, a lightweight server that works with every official Bitwarden app. Docker install with HTTPS in minutes.

Tutorials · 5 min read ·

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.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

Game Server Specs Explained: CPU, RAM and Bandwidth

Understand what actually matters when sizing a game server: single-thread CPU, RAM per player, storage speed, and upload bandwidth — with real rules of thumb.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

How to Host Multiple Game Servers on One VPS

Run several game servers on a single VPS without them clashing: separate users, unique ports, systemd services, resource limits, and a clean firewall.

Tutorials · 5 min read ·

How to Host a Discord Bot on a VPS 24/7

Move your Discord bot off your laptop and onto a VPS so it stays online around the clock. Covers Node.js and Python, a process manager, and auto-restart.

Game servers · 4 min read ·

How to Set Up a Garry's Mod Server on a VPS

Install and run a dedicated Garry's Mod server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, set your gamemode and map, and keep it online with systemd.

Comparisons · 5 min read ·

Why a VPS Beats Shared Hosting for a Growing Site

Shared hosting is fine until it isn't. Here are the honest signs you've outgrown it, and why a VPS gives a growing site the speed, control and headroom it needs.

Guides · 5 min read ·

One-Click Apps on Nxeon: What You Can Deploy

One-click app images skip the manual install and get you to a working setup fast. Here's what you can deploy on Nxeon and when a one-click image is the smart choice.

Guides · 5 min read ·

How to Deploy Your First Server on Nxeon

New to Nxeon? This beginner-friendly walkthrough takes you from sign-up to a live, secured server — choosing a plan, an OS image, connecting via SSH and the first steps.

Guides · 5 min read ·

How to Migrate Your Website to Nxeon (Free Migration)

Switching hosts shouldn't cost you a weekend or your uptime. Here's how Nxeon's free migration works, what to prepare, and how the low-risk DNS cutover keeps you online.

Hosting · 5 min read ·

How to Host WooCommerce on a VPS

WooCommerce is heavier than a plain WordPress site — dynamic pages, a busy database and real transactions. Here's how to host it on a VPS that stays fast and secure.

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