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118 guides for “tutorial” · Clear searchHow to back up a VPS (and actually restore it)
A backup you can't restore is worthless. Learn the layers of VPS backups — snapshots, file backups and database dumps — plus how to automate and test them.
Vibe coding: build websites and apps with no code on a VPS
Describe what you want in plain English and let AI build it, run it, and put it online — all on a server you own. Here's how vibe coding on a VPS works.
How to monitor server resources on Linux
Know what your VPS is doing. Learn the essential commands for CPU, memory, disk and network, plus lightweight tools to watch usage over time.
How to get free SSL for a custom domain
The padlock is free and automatic with Let's Encrypt. Here's how HTTPS certificates work and how to secure your custom domain at no cost.
How to set up a custom domain for your game server
Give players a memorable address like play.yourserver.gg instead of a raw IP. Here's how to point a domain — and a port — at your game server.
How to connect a domain to WordPress on a VPS
Running WordPress on your own VPS gives you full control. Here's how to connect your domain, configure the site URL, and secure it with HTTPS.
How to run Docker on a VPS
Docker packages apps into portable containers. Learn to install Docker and Compose on a VPS, run your first container, and deploy a multi-service app.
How to self-host Nextcloud on a VPS
Own your files with Nextcloud — a private Dropbox/Google Drive alternative on your VPS. Learn to install it, connect a database, and secure it with HTTPS.
How to host WordPress on a VPS
Run WordPress on your own VPS for speed and control. This LEMP-stack guide covers Nginx, MariaDB, PHP, the WordPress install, and free HTTPS.
How to deploy a Next.js app on a VPS
Self-host Next.js on your own server for full control and predictable cost. Learn to build, run with PM2, reverse-proxy with Nginx, and add HTTPS.
How to deploy a Node.js app on a VPS
Take a Node.js app from your laptop to a live server. This guide covers installing Node, running the app with PM2, and fronting it with Nginx and HTTPS.
How to transfer a domain to a new registrar
Moving a domain to a better registrar is straightforward once you know the steps. Here's the checklist — unlock, auth code, and no downtime.
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