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145 guides for “dedicated” · Clear searchHow to Point Your Domain to Your Web Hosting (A Records, Explained Simply)
Getting your website live is one DNS record. Here's exactly what to change, why a shared IP is normal, and how HTTPS turns on by itself.
How to point a domain at your Nxeon server
You've got a server and a domain — now connect them. Here's how DNS records work and exactly what to set so visitors reach your VPS.
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.
Customizing your game server: configs, mods, and performance
A deployed game server is just the start. Here's how to customize configs, add mods and plugins, tune performance and manage files on your Nxeon game server.
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.
How to migrate to Nxeon for free
Switching hosts sounds painful — it isn't. A guided wizard copies your files, code and databases from your old VPS with live progress, for free. Here's the whole process.
Nxeon vs a big-name host: what to consider
Choosing between a large global host and a focused newer one like Nxeon? Here's an honest, factual list of the trade-offs that actually matter.
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.
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.
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 much does web hosting cost? A realistic breakdown
Hosting prices range from free to hundreds a month. Here's what actually drives the cost and what a real project should budget at each stage.
MX records and email deliverability: SPF, DKIM and DMARC
Getting email to the inbox is about DNS, not luck. Here's how MX records route your mail and how SPF, DKIM and DMARC keep it out of the spam folder.
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