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90 guides for “commands” · Clear searchUFW firewall basics: lock down your VPS
UFW makes Linux firewalling simple. Learn to allow SSH and web traffic, block everything else, and manage rules safely without locking yourself out.
How to Set Up a Terraria Dedicated Server
Keep your Terraria world online for friends around the clock. Install the dedicated server on Linux, configure serverconfig.txt and open port 7777.
How to Set Up a Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Server
Host your own CS2 server for scrims and community play. Install with SteamCMD, get a GSLT token, pick a game mode and open the ports.
How to create a sudo user on Linux
Running everything as root is dangerous. Here's how to create a normal user, grant it sudo on Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky, and test it safely.
How to Set Up a Rust Game Server
Run your own Rust server with SteamCMD — set map size, seed and slots, open the ports, and understand what wipe day demands from your hardware.
How to Set Up a Valheim Dedicated Server
Keep your Viking world alive 24/7. Install a Valheim dedicated server on Linux with SteamCMD, set a password and open the UDP ports.
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