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Setup, administration and troubleshooting for the servers we sell, written by the people who run them. If a guide does not settle it, a ticket reaches a person.
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pick a topicGetting Started
New to VPS hosting? Core concepts, first-deploy walkthroughs and the basics of connecting to and securing a fresh server on any provider line.
6 guides → 02/Linux Basics
Everyday Linux commands and administration on your VPS: users and permissions, packages, services, disks and the tools you will reach for daily.
4 guides → 03/Server Administration
SSH access, firewalls, file transfers, backups and monitoring: the routine tasks that keep your server healthy, reachable and secure.
12 guides → 04/Windows Server
RDP access and Windows Server management on your VPS: connecting, user accounts, updates, storage and running services around the clock.
1 guide →Most consulted
what other customers open firstWhat Is a VPS? A Plain-English Guide
Quick answer: a VPS (virtual private server) is a slice of a physical server that behaves like a whole computer of its own. You rent the...
229 views → KB-15VPS Backups and Snapshots: What Each Provider Line Offers
Quick answer: backup options depend on which provider line your server runs on. Hetzner and DigitalOcean have automatic backup add-ons,...
220 views → KB-13How VPS Bandwidth and Transfer Allowances Work
Quick answer: your transfer allowance is printed in the plan label you chose at order time, it resets with each billing month, and if you...
199 views → KB-3UFW Basics: A Practical Linux Firewall Guide
Quick answer: allow SSH first, then switch the firewall on: sudo apt install ufw sudo ufw allow OpenSSH sudo ufw enable sudo ufw status...
190 views → KB-12Which OS Images Are Available on Each VPS Line
Quick answer: every plan shows its full operating system list in the order form. Pick a line and location on the store page, and the...
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