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Security · 5 min read ·

How to Manage Secrets and Environment Variables on a VPS

Hardcoded API keys and passwords in code are a breach waiting to happen. Learn to store secrets in env files, systemd, and vaults — the right way.

Security · 5 min read ·

How to Set Up SSH Key Authentication and Disable Passwords

Stop relying on passwords. Generate an SSH key pair, install your public key on the VPS, and turn password logins off for good.

Tutorials · 4 min read ·

How to Self-Host Grafana and Prometheus for Monitoring

The classic open-source monitoring stack. Install Prometheus and Grafana on a VPS with Docker, collect server metrics, and build dashboards that actually help.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

Game Server Specs Explained: CPU, RAM and Bandwidth

Understand what actually matters when sizing a game server: single-thread CPU, RAM per player, storage speed, and upload bandwidth — with real rules of thumb.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

How to Host Multiple Game Servers on One VPS

Run several game servers on a single VPS without them clashing: separate users, unique ports, systemd services, resource limits, and a clean firewall.

Game servers · 4 min read ·

How to Configure a FiveM Server (server.cfg Explained)

A line-by-line guide to the FiveM server.cfg file: endpoints, hostname, maxclients, resources, convars, RCON, and the license key — with safe examples.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

How to Set Up a Counter-Strike 2 Dedicated Server

A step-by-step guide to running your own CS2 dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, a Game Server Login Token, and clean systemd startup.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

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.

Game servers · 3 min read ·

Why Host Your Game Server on a VPS?

Home PC, game panel, or VPS? Here's why a VPS is the sweet spot for most game servers — control, reliability and value — and when it isn't.

Hosting · 3 min read ·

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.

Game servers · 3 min read ·

VPS vs Dedicated Game Server Hosting: Which Should You Pick?

One-click game panels are easy but limited; a VPS gives you root and flexibility. Here's how to choose between a dedicated game host and a VPS.

Security · 3 min read ·

How to set up SSH keys for passwordless, secure login

SSH keys are safer and more convenient than passwords. Learn to generate a key pair, copy it to your VPS, and log in without typing a password — the right way.

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