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How to Protect a VPS from Brute-Force Attacks
Bots relentlessly guess logins against every public server. Here's a layered playbook — keys, firewall, rate limits and bans — to make brute-forcing pointless.
12 Best Self-Hosted Apps to Run on a VPS
A curated tour of the best self-hosted apps for a VPS — what each one replaces, what it needs, and where to start. Your roadmap to a private, self-run stack.
How to Self-Host a URL Shortener on a VPS
Branded short links on your own domain, with real analytics and no third-party shutting them down. Install Shlink on a VPS with Docker.
How to Self-Host a Password Manager on a VPS
Which self-hosted password manager should you run, and how? Compare Vaultwarden, KeePass sync and Passbolt, then deploy your pick on a VPS with HTTPS.
How to Self-Host a Minecraft Map Viewer (BlueMap/Dynmap)
Add a live, browsable web map to your Minecraft server. This guide installs BlueMap (3D) and covers Dynmap (2D) so players can explore your world in a browser.
How to Self-Host Home Assistant on a VPS
Home Assistant on a VPS gives you a cloud dashboard and secure remote access to your smart home. Here's how to install it with Docker — and what it can't do.
How to Self-Host Vaultwarden (Bitwarden-Compatible) on a VPS
Run your own password vault with Vaultwarden, a lightweight server that works with every official Bitwarden app. Docker install with HTTPS in minutes.
How to Set Up an OpenVPN Server on a VPS
OpenVPN is the compatibility king of VPNs. This guide uses a proven installer to stand up a server on a VPS and export client profiles in minutes.
How to Set Up a WireGuard VPN Server on a VPS
Roll your own private VPN with WireGuard — fast, modern and easy to manage. This guide uses a web UI so you add devices by scanning a QR code.
How to Self-Host Pi-hole for Network-Wide Ad Blocking
Block ads and trackers for every device on your network at the DNS level. Install Pi-hole on a VPS with Docker and point your router at it.
How to Self-Host Nextcloud on a VPS
For anyone who wants Dropbox-style file sync without the subscription or the snooping: install Nextcloud on your own VPS with Docker Compose and HTTPS.
KVM vs OpenVZ Virtualization Explained
The virtualization type behind your VPS quietly decides what you can run and how well it performs. Here's a clear comparison of KVM and OpenVZ, and why it matters.
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