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How to Self-Host Immich (Photo Backup) on a VPS
Immich is the self-hosted Google Photos alternative with automatic phone backup and smart search. Install it on a VPS with Docker Compose.
How to Self-Host Ghost Blog on a VPS
Ghost is a fast, focused publishing platform with built-in memberships and newsletters. Install it on a VPS with Docker and HTTPS in under half an hour.
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.
How to Self-Host Uptime Kuma for Monitoring
A gorgeous, self-hosted uptime monitor. Install Uptime Kuma with Docker and get instant alerts when a site or service goes down.
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.
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 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.
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.
How to Set Up a TeamSpeak 3 Server on a VPS
Install a TeamSpeak 3 server on a Linux VPS: download the server, create a user, grab the admin token and ServerQuery password, open the ports, and run it with systemd.
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.
How to Host a Discord Music Bot on a VPS
Run your own Discord music bot on a VPS: install ffmpeg and the voice dependencies, stream audio reliably, and keep it online 24/7 with PM2.
How to Keep a Discord Bot Online with PM2
Use PM2 to keep your Node.js Discord bot running 24/7 on a VPS: auto-restart on crash, start on boot, log management, and zero-downtime restarts.
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