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Best VPS for a Rust Server
Rust is one of the most demanding survival games to host. Here's how to choose a VPS that keeps a wipe day smooth — CPU, RAM, and storage sizing explained.
Best VPS for Minecraft Server Hosting: What to Look For
A no-hype buyer's guide to picking a VPS that runs a smooth Minecraft server — the specs that actually matter and how to size a plan for your player count.
How to Set Up a Vanilla Minecraft Server
The clean, official way to run a vanilla Minecraft Java server on Linux — no mods, no plugins, just the base game for you and friends.
Port Forwarding vs a VPS: How to Make a Minecraft Server Public
To let friends join, you either port-forward your home router or run a VPS. Here's an honest comparison of both, with the tradeoffs.
How to Add a Custom Domain to a Minecraft Server
Give players a memorable address like play.yourserver.com instead of a raw IP. Here's how to point a domain at a Minecraft server.
How to Install Forge on a Minecraft Server
A step-by-step guide to installing Minecraft Forge on a Linux server so you can run mods like Create, atm, or JEI for your friends.
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 Get a Free SSL Certificate with Certbot
Secure any site with a free, auto-renewing Let's Encrypt certificate using Certbot on Ubuntu 24.04 — for Nginx or Apache.
How to Install Redis on a VPS
Install Redis on Ubuntu 24.04, turn on a password and persistence, and use it as a cache or session store for your app.
How to Install MongoDB on Ubuntu
Install MongoDB Community Edition on Ubuntu 24.04 from the official repo, enable authentication, and create your first database and user.
How to Install PostgreSQL on a VPS
Install PostgreSQL 16 on Ubuntu 24.04, understand roles and the postgres user, and create a database and app role with the right privileges.
How to Install and Secure MySQL on Ubuntu
Install MySQL 8 on Ubuntu 24.04, lock it down with mysql_secure_installation, and create an app database and user the right way.
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