18 new tutorials — production stacks, real configs
Self-host the apps you already use: Coolify, Immich, n8n, Discourse, Ghost, Gitea, Pterodactyl, and more. Each tutorial is ~2,500 words with copy-paste configs and per-plan capacity tables.
Self-Host a Telegram Bot on a VPS
Python + python-telegram-bot, systemd, webhooks, and rate-limit math.
New TutorialSelf-Host Coolify on a VPS
The open-source Vercel alternative — Git-based deploys, auto-SSL, built-in DBs.
New TutorialSelf-Host Immich — Google Photos Alternative
iOS & Android apps with auto-upload, AI face recognition, original-quality storage.
New TutorialSelf-Host n8n — Zapier Alternative
Workflow automation with Postgres backend, webhooks, and 400+ integrations.
New TutorialInstall Pterodactyl Game Panel
Manage Minecraft, ARK, CS2, Valheim from one panel — Panel + Wings full install.
New TutorialSelf-Host Ghost — Blog & Newsletter
Substack alternative with built-in newsletter and Stripe memberships.
📖 Pillar guides
4 posts
Long-form, comprehensive deep dives. Start here if a topic is new to you.
The Complete VPS Hosting Guide (2026)
Architecture, plans, providers, pricing, security — everything you need before you sign up.
Pillar GuideLinux VPS Hosting: Everything You Need to Know
Why Linux dominates VPS, distro choice, security baseline, and the path to your first deployed server.
Pillar GuideSelf-Hosting Guide: Run Your Own Apps on a VPS
Architecture, tools, common mistakes, and how to escape the SaaS subscription tax.
Pillar GuideVPS for Game Servers: Complete Setup Guide
Minecraft, CS2, Rust, Valheim, ARK — picking the right VPS and tuning it for low-latency play.
💡 Concepts
6 posts
Plain-English explanations of the key VPS-related terms — pick what to ignore vs what really matters.
What is a VPS? A Beginner's Guide
The definitive primer — what virtualization actually means and when a VPS beats shared hosting.
ConceptWhat is NVMe Storage and Why It Matters
NVMe vs SATA SSD vs HDD — real IOPS numbers and what they mean for databases and web apps.
ConceptKVM vs OpenVZ vs LXC
Why full virtualization beats container-based VPS for honest resources and kernel control.
ConceptDedicated vs Shared (Burstable) CPU
What "vCPU" actually buys you, the noisy-neighbor reality, and how to spot CPU steal time.
ConceptDDoS Protection: L3, L4, L7 Explained
What the layers mean, what "Tbps capacity" actually buys you, and when you need scrubbing.
ConceptBandwidth, Egress, and Transfer Limits
Why AWS charges $0.09/GB egress, why we don't, and how to estimate what you actually need.
🌍 Locations
8 posts
Region deep-dives — cable landings, peering, regulatory context, and who should host where.
Why Host Your VPS in Tokyo
JPNAP, JUPITER/FASTER cables, APPI compliance, and the gaming/SEA reach pitch.
LocationMumbai VPS Hosting
NIXI/DE-CIX Mumbai, IMEWE/2Africa cables, DPDP Act + CERT-In 6-hour rule.
LocationFrankfurt VPS Hosting
DE-CIX (largest IX globally), GDPR + NIS2, the EU compliance hub.
LocationSingapore VPS Hosting
SGIX/Equinix IX SG, SJC2/APG cables, PDPA, the SEA gateway.
LocationNew York VPS Hosting
NYIIX/DE-CIX NY, AEC-1/AEC-2 cables, US state privacy + CLOUD Act notes.
LocationLondon VPS Hosting
LINX/LONAP, post-Brexit UK GDPR, financial services + Atlantic latency.
LocationSão Paulo VPS Hosting
IX.br SP (largest IX in South America), LGPD + ISS tax, the LatAm gateway.
LocationDubai VPS Hosting
UAE-IX, FALCON/2Africa cables, UAE DPL — Gulf + East Africa + South Asia hub.
🛠️ Tutorials
30 posts
Step-by-step setup guides — copy-paste commands, real configs, no fluff.
Install Docker on Ubuntu 22.04 VPS
Docker Engine + Compose, non-root setup, and daemon hardening.
TutorialInstall Nginx with Let's Encrypt SSL
Production HTTPS in 10 minutes — auto-renewal, HTTP/2, and a hardened TLS config.
TutorialSet Up WireGuard VPN on a VPS
Personal VPN that's faster than OpenVPN and easier to configure.
TutorialInstall WordPress on Ubuntu (LEMP Stack)
Nginx + MariaDB + PHP-FPM, with caching and the security baseline most guides skip.
TutorialInstall Node.js + PM2 on a VPS
Production Node.js with process supervision, log rotation, and zero-downtime reloads.
TutorialSet Up a Minecraft Server on Ubuntu
Paper, Aikar's flags, plugins, and the JVM tuning that actually reduces lag.
TutorialInstall & Secure PostgreSQL on Ubuntu
Production-grade Postgres with TLS, role-based access, and tuned config for VPS hardware.
TutorialSelf-Host Nextcloud on a VPS
Your own Dropbox/Google Drive — installation, S3 backend, and the performance gotchas.
TutorialRun Your Own Mail Server (Postfix + Dovecot)
The full stack: SMTP, IMAP, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, and how not to get listed as a spammer.
TutorialSet Up Pi-hole on a VPS (with WireGuard)
Network-wide ad blocking that follows your devices everywhere via VPN.
TutorialSelf-Host Jellyfin Media Server
Plex alternative — Docker, Nginx HTTPS, and the honest transcoding limits on VPS hardware.
TutorialSelf-Host Vaultwarden (Bitwarden)
Your own password manager server — full setup with backups, fail2ban, and 2FA.
New TutorialSelf-Host a Telegram Bot on a VPS
Python + python-telegram-bot, systemd, webhooks, and rate-limit math.
New TutorialSelf-Host Coolify on a VPS
The open-source Vercel alternative — Git-based deploys, auto-SSL, built-in DBs.
New TutorialReverse Proxy VPS with Nginx Proxy Manager
Expose home services, bypass CGNAT, and terminate SSL. WireGuard tunnel included.
New TutorialInstall Pterodactyl Game Panel
Manage Minecraft, ARK, CS2, Valheim from one panel — Panel + Wings full install.
New TutorialSelf-Host Immich — Google Photos Alternative
iOS & Android apps with auto-upload, AI face recognition, original-quality storage.
New TutorialRun an Owncast + AzuraCast Streaming Server
Live video and internet radio with HLS output. Bandwidth math, DMCA reality.
New TutorialSelf-Host Syncthing on a VPS
Always-on file sync between all your devices. End-to-end encrypted, no cloud.
New TutorialSelf-Host n8n — Zapier Alternative
Workflow automation with Postgres backend, webhooks, and 400+ integrations.
New TutorialTune a High-RAM VPS for PostgreSQL & Redis
Kernel sysctls, shared_buffers, hugepages, AOF persistence. Real pgbench numbers.
New TutorialBuild a CPU-Optimised Build Server VPS
distcc, bazel-remote, FFmpeg x265 encoding, sccache for Rust. 16 dedicated cores.
New TutorialSelf-Host Audiobookshelf
Audiobooks & podcasts with iOS/Android apps, progress sync, podcast subscriptions.
New TutorialSelf-Host Kavita for Comics, Manga & Ebooks
CBR/CBZ/PDF/EPUB reader with manga RTL mode, metadata, multi-user libraries.
New TutorialInstall Discourse Forum on a VPS
Modern community platform with SSO, trust levels, plugins, mobile-first UI.
New TutorialSelf-Host Ghost — Blog & Newsletter Platform
Substack alternative with built-in newsletter and Stripe memberships.
New TutorialSelf-Host Directus Headless CMS
REST & GraphQL API for any SQL database, with a modern admin UI.
New TutorialSelf-Host Metabase BI
Open-source business intelligence — connect any DB, build dashboards, share with team.
New TutorialSelf-Host Gitea or Forgejo
GitHub alternative with issues, PRs, container registry, and a tiny footprint.
New TutorialSelf-Host Woodpecker CI
Docker-native CI with YAML pipelines, matrix builds, and caching strategies.
⚖️ Comparisons
8 posts
Honest head-to-heads with other VPS providers and hosting types.
OliveVPS vs DigitalOcean
Pricing, features, locations, support — where each one wins.
ComparisonOliveVPS vs Vultr
Two VPS-first providers, very different pricing models and feature sets.
ComparisonOliveVPS vs Linode (Akamai)
The Akamai acquisition changed Linode — what's different now.
ComparisonOliveVPS vs Hetzner
Hetzner is the price-to-performance king in EU. Here's the catch.
ComparisonOliveVPS vs AWS Lightsail
Why Lightsail looks cheap until you check the egress bill.
ComparisonCheap VPS vs Premium VPS
Where $2/mo VPS plans cut corners and when it's worth paying $15+.
ComparisonShared Hosting vs VPS Hosting
The when-to-graduate decision — capacity, control, and the migration path.
ComparisonVPS vs Dedicated Server
When VPS stops being enough — performance, predictability, and the price cliff.
🎯 Use cases — Best VPS for…
8 posts
Workload-specific recommendations: which plan, which region, which OS.
Best VPS for WordPress
Sizing, caching, and the plugin choices that actually impact performance.
Use CaseBest VPS for Game Servers
Per-game CPU/RAM requirements and why location matters more than core count.
Use CaseBest VPS for Forex Trading (MT4/MT5)
Latency to broker servers, Windows VPS options, and the regions that matter.
Use CaseBest VPS for Discord Bots
Why a $5 VPS beats a free Replit/Heroku — uptime, persistence, and bandwidth.
Use CaseBest VPS for Python & Django Apps
Gunicorn/Uvicorn sizing, WSGI vs ASGI, and the database deployment trade-offs.
Use CaseBest VPS for Self-Hosted Email
IP reputation, RBL checks, and which providers won't get you blocked by Gmail.
Use CaseBest VPS for VPN
WireGuard or OpenVPN — bandwidth, jurisdictions, and choosing endpoints.
Use CaseBest VPS for Docker & Kubernetes
Single-node Docker, k3s, and when to graduate to a multi-node cluster.
🔧 Troubleshooting
4 posts
When things go wrong — diagnostic walkthroughs with copy-paste commands.
SSH Connection Refused: 7 Causes and Fixes
sshd, firewall, port mismatch, fail2ban, full disk — diagnose by symptom.
TroubleshootingHow to Fix High CPU Usage on a Linux VPS
top, htop, iotop, perf — finding the runaway process and stopping it cold.
Troubleshooting"Out of Memory" Errors on Ubuntu
OOM killer, swap tuning, and the apps that lie about their memory usage.
TroubleshootingHow to Recover a Locked-Out Linux VPS
Console access, rescue mode, single-user boot — getting back in when SSH is gone.