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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.
How to Migrate WordPress to a New VPS
Moving WordPress to a new VPS without downtime is straightforward if you do it in the right order. This guide walks the manual method and the low-risk cutover.
How to Secure a WordPress Site on a VPS
Running WordPress on your own VPS means owning its security — which is a good thing. This practical checklist locks down the server, PHP and WordPress itself.
How to Install WordPress on a VPS (LEMP Stack)
A complete, copy-paste walkthrough to install WordPress on Ubuntu with Nginx, MariaDB and PHP — the fast LEMP stack — plus free HTTPS at the end.
Best VPS for a Small Business Website
Your business site is your storefront — it shouldn't share a slow, oversold server. Here's how to choose a VPS that's fast, reliable and professional without overspending.
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 WordPress
Shared hosting slows down as your site grows. Here's how to choose a VPS that keeps WordPress fast — the specs, stack and features that matter for real traffic.
How to Update a Minecraft Server to a New Version
A new Minecraft version dropped and you want to update your server. Here's how to do it safely without corrupting your world.
How to Change Difficulty and Game Rules on a Minecraft Server
Difficulty and game rules shape how your Minecraft server plays. Here's how to change them via server.properties and the /gamerule command.
How to Migrate a Minecraft World to a New Server
Moving to a new host or bigger plan? Here's how to migrate a Minecraft world safely, keeping player data, configs, and plugins intact.
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 Run Staging and Production on One VPS
Host both a staging and production environment on a single VPS: separate directories, ports, subdomains, databases, and Nginx server blocks.
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