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How to Install Node.js on a VPS with NVM
Install Node.js the right way using NVM so you can switch versions per project, update painlessly, and avoid sudo-npm headaches.
Securing your first Linux VPS: 10 steps
A fresh VPS is exposed to the whole internet within minutes. These ten practical steps lock it down without turning you into a full-time sysadmin.
VPS vs shared hosting: which do you need?
Shared hosting is cheap and simple; a VPS gives you real resources and root access. Here's how to tell which one your project actually calls for.
How to set up a Minecraft server on a VPS
Run a fast, always-on Minecraft server for you and your friends on a Linux VPS — from installing Java to keeping the world running 24/7.
The best VPS for developers: what to look for
Developers need root, speed and flexibility. Here's what actually matters when choosing a VPS for coding, testing and deploying — and how to set it up fast.
The in-browser terminal: build straight from your server
No SSH client, no local setup — open a full terminal to your VPS right in the browser and build from any device, even a tablet. Here's what it unlocks.
Shared hosting vs VPS for a growing site
Your site is getting traffic and shared hosting is straining. Here's how to know when it's time to move to a VPS — and how to make the jump.
Claude Code is pre-installed on every Nxeon VPS
Every Nxeon server ships with Claude Code ready in the terminal — an AI coding agent that builds, debugs and runs your project right on the box. Here's how to use it.
How to set up a WireGuard VPN on a VPS
Run your own fast, private VPN with WireGuard on a VPS. Learn to install it, generate keys, configure server and client, and route your traffic securely.
How to disable root SSH login (safely)
Letting root log in over SSH is a needless risk. Learn how to create a sudo user, verify access, and disable root SSH without locking yourself out.
Common ports every developer should know (22, 80, 443, 3306…)
You don't need to memorise all 65,535 ports — just the ones that come up daily. Here's the working developer's reference to the ports you'll actually use.
How to set up fail2ban to stop brute-force attacks
fail2ban watches your logs and bans IPs that keep failing logins. Learn to install it, protect SSH, tune ban times, and add jails for web services.
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