The Nxeon Blog

Guides for people who run their own servers

Straight-talking tutorials and comparisons on VPS hosting, game servers, Linux security, and domains — no fluff, just what actually works.

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DomainsJuly 23, 20262 min read

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.

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SecurityJuly 23, 2026

Securing your first Linux VPS: 10 steps

A fresh VPS is exposed to the whole internet within minutes. These ten practical steps lock it down without turning you into a full-time sysadmin.

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GuidesJuly 23, 2026

VPS vs shared hosting: which do you need?

Shared hosting is cheap and simple; a VPS gives you real resources and root access. Here's how to tell which one your project actually calls for.

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Game serversJuly 23, 2026

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.

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DomainsJuly 22, 2026

Wildcard DNS and catch-all subdomains explained

One record to handle every subdomain? That's a wildcard. Here's how *.example.com works, when to use it, and the pitfalls to avoid.

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VPSJuly 21, 2026

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.

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VPSJuly 18, 2026

How much RAM does a VPS need?

1 GB or 8 GB? The honest answer depends on what you're running. Here's a practical, workload-by-workload guide to sizing VPS memory without overpaying.

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ComparisonsJuly 18, 2026

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.

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TutorialsJuly 15, 2026

Linux swap and OOM tuning for small VPS plans

Out of memory? Learn how swap works, how to add a swap file, tune swappiness, and understand the OOM killer so your small VPS stays stable under pressure.

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ComparisonsJuly 14, 2026

Shared hosting vs VPS for a growing site

Your site is getting traffic and shared hosting is straining. Here's how to know when it's time to move to a VPS — and how to make the jump.

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TutorialsJuly 12, 2026

How to back up a VPS (and actually restore it)

A backup you can't restore is worthless. Learn the layers of VPS backups — snapshots, file backups and database dumps — plus how to automate and test them.

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ComparisonsJuly 10, 2026

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.

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TutorialsJuly 9, 2026

How to monitor server resources on Linux

Know what your VPS is doing. Learn the essential commands for CPU, memory, disk and network, plus lightweight tools to watch usage over time.

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SecurityJuly 6, 2026

How to set up a WireGuard VPN on a VPS

Run your own fast, private VPN with WireGuard on a VPS. Learn to install it, generate keys, configure server and client, and route your traffic securely.

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ComparisonsJuly 6, 2026

Do I need a dedicated IP? An honest answer

Dedicated IPs get oversold. Here's when one genuinely helps — mail, SSL, control — and when a shared IP is perfectly fine for your project.

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SecurityJuly 3, 2026

How to enable automatic security updates on Linux

Unpatched servers get hacked. Learn to enable unattended security updates on Ubuntu/Debian and dnf-automatic on AlmaLinux/Rocky so critical fixes install themselves.

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HostingJuly 2, 2026

How to get free SSL for a custom domain

The padlock is free and automatic with Let's Encrypt. Here's how HTTPS certificates work and how to secure your custom domain at no cost.

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GamingJune 30, 2026

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.

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SecurityJune 30, 2026

How to disable root SSH login (safely)

Letting root log in over SSH is a needless risk. Learn how to create a sudo user, verify access, and disable root SSH without locking yourself out.

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GamingJune 28, 2026

Best VPS Specs for a Palworld Server

Palworld is RAM-hungry. Exactly how much memory and CPU you need by player count, why NVMe matters for saves, and the specs to look for before you buy.

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HostingJune 28, 2026

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.

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SecurityJune 27, 2026

How to set up fail2ban to stop brute-force attacks

fail2ban watches your logs and bans IPs that keep failing logins. Learn to install it, protect SSH, tune ban times, and add jails for web services.

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GamingJune 26, 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Run a Rust Server?

Rust is heavier than most games to host. A realistic cost breakdown by map size and player count, plus why wipe day is your true sizing target.

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HostingJune 25, 2026

How to connect a domain to WordPress on a VPS

Running WordPress on your own VPS gives you full control. Here's how to connect your domain, configure the site URL, and secure it with HTTPS.

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GamingJune 24, 2026

Best VPS Specs for a Minecraft Server

Exactly what to look for in a VPS for Minecraft — RAM by player count, why single-core CPU speed wins, NVMe storage and the specs that actually matter.

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SecurityJune 24, 2026

How to harden a Linux server: a practical checklist

A public server is probed within minutes of going online. This hardening checklist covers users, SSH, firewalls, updates, fail2ban and monitoring — step by step.

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GamingJune 22, 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Run a Minecraft Server?

A realistic breakdown of Minecraft server costs by player count and type — vanilla, plugins and modpacks — plus how to avoid overpaying for RAM you won't use.

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HostingJune 22, 2026

How to host a website: your options explained

From a one-page site to a full web app, here's a plain-English map of the ways to host a website — and how to pick the right one for you.

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TutorialsJune 21, 2026

How to run Docker on a VPS

Docker packages apps into portable containers. Learn to install Docker and Compose on a VPS, run your first container, and deploy a multi-service app.

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GamingJune 20, 2026

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.

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GamingJune 18, 2026

Automate Game Server Restarts with systemd and cron

Keep your game server rock-solid: a systemd service that auto-restarts on crash and boot, plus a scheduled nightly restart with player warnings.

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TutorialsJune 18, 2026

How to self-host Nextcloud on a VPS

Own your files with Nextcloud — a private Dropbox/Google Drive alternative on your VPS. Learn to install it, connect a database, and secure it with HTTPS.

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DomainsJune 18, 2026

Email DNS explained: SPF, DKIM and DMARC

Want your email to land in inboxes, not spam? Three DNS records — SPF, DKIM and DMARC — are the key. Here's what they do and how to set them.

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GamingJune 16, 2026

Rust Server Admin Commands and Wipe Management

Run your Rust server like a pro. The essential RCON and console commands for admin, moderation and scheduling map wipes players actually turn up for.

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TutorialsJune 15, 2026

How to host WordPress on a VPS

Run WordPress on your own VPS for speed and control. This LEMP-stack guide covers Nginx, MariaDB, PHP, the WordPress install, and free HTTPS.

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ComparisonsJune 15, 2026

.com vs .io vs .dev vs .gg: choosing a TLD

The ending of your domain sends a signal. Here's an honest comparison of the popular TLDs — what they suit, what they cost, and the trade-offs.

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GamingJune 14, 2026

The Best Valheim Server Mods (and How to Install Them)

Level up your Valheim server with BepInEx mods — quality-of-life, bigger builds, more storage and server-wide tweaks, plus how to keep clients in sync.

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GamingJune 12, 2026

How to Host a Minecraft Modpack Server (Forge & Fabric)

Run a modded Minecraft server for CurseForge or Modrinth packs. Install Forge or Fabric, match versions, allocate RAM and open the port.

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TutorialsJune 12, 2026

How to deploy a Next.js app on a VPS

Self-host Next.js on your own server for full control and predictable cost. Learn to build, run with PM2, reverse-proxy with Nginx, and add HTTPS.

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DomainsJune 12, 2026

Domain renewal and expiration explained

Let a domain expire and you can lose it — sometimes for good. Here's the renewal lifecycle, the grace periods, and how to never lose a name.

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GamingJune 10, 2026

Choosing a Game Server Location for Low Ping

Ping can make or break a game server. Learn how latency works, how to measure it, and how to pick a server location that keeps your players happy.

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TutorialsJune 9, 2026

How to deploy a Node.js app on a VPS

Take a Node.js app from your laptop to a live server. This guide covers installing Node, running the app with PM2, and fronting it with Nginx and HTTPS.

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DomainsJune 9, 2026

How to transfer a domain to a new registrar

Moving a domain to a better registrar is straightforward once you know the steps. Here's the checklist — unlock, auth code, and no downtime.

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GamingJune 8, 2026

How Much RAM and CPU Does a Game Server Need?

Stop guessing at server specs. A game-by-game breakdown of RAM and CPU requirements, why single-core speed matters, and how player count scales cost.

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GamingJune 6, 2026

DDoS Protection for Game Servers: What You Need to Know

Game servers are prime DDoS targets. Learn how attacks work, what network-level filtering does, and practical steps to keep your server online.

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TutorialsJune 6, 2026

Set up Caddy for automatic HTTPS on a VPS

Caddy is a modern web server that gets you free HTTPS with zero configuration. Learn to install it and serve a site or reverse-proxy an app with automatic SSL.

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DomainsJune 6, 2026

What is WHOIS privacy, and do you need it?

Registering a domain publishes your name, email and phone by default. WHOIS privacy hides them. Here's how it works and when to use it.

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GamingJune 4, 2026

How to Back Up Your Game Server (Automatically)

Never lose a world again. Set up automated, off-server game server backups with a cron job, tar and rotation — plus how to test a restore.

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TutorialsJune 3, 2026

Set up Nginx with free SSL using Let's Encrypt

HTTPS is non-negotiable. Learn to install Nginx, serve a site, and secure it with a free, auto-renewing Let's Encrypt certificate using Certbot — in minutes.

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GuidesJune 3, 2026

How to redirect www to your apex domain (or vice versa)

Should visitors land on example.com or www.example.com? Pick one, redirect the other. Here's why it matters and how to set it up cleanly.

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GamingJune 2, 2026

The Best Minecraft Server Plugins (and What They Do)

The essential Paper/Spigot plugins for any Minecraft server — permissions, land claims, anti-grief, performance and admin tools worth installing first.

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GamingMay 31, 2026

How to Reduce Minecraft Server Lag

Fix low TPS and stutter on your Minecraft server. Practical fixes: Paper, Aikar's flags, view-distance tuning, chunk pre-gen and spark profiling.

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TutorialsMay 31, 2026

How to host multiple websites on one VPS

One VPS can serve many domains. Learn how virtual hosts (server blocks) work in Nginx, how to add each site, and how to give every domain its own free SSL.

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DomainsMay 31, 2026

Subdomains explained: what they are and how to use them

blog.example.com, app.example.com, shop.example.com — subdomains let one domain host many things. Here's how they work and when to use one.

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GamingMay 29, 2026

How to Set Up a V Rising Dedicated Server

Rule the night on your own V Rising server. Install via SteamCMD, tune the PvP and game settings JSON, and open the UDP ports.

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Control PanelsMay 28, 2026

How to install CyberPanel on a VPS (free)

CyberPanel is a fast, free control panel built on OpenLiteSpeed. This guide covers installing it on a fresh Ubuntu VPS and creating your first website with SSL.

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GamingMay 27, 2026

How to Set Up an Enshrouded Dedicated Server

Host a persistent Enshrouded world for up to 16 players. Install with SteamCMD, edit the JSON config and open the UDP ports.

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DomainsMay 27, 2026

How to point a domain to your VPS

Got a domain and a server? Connect them with a single DNS record. Here's the exact process, the records to set, and how to verify it worked.

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GamingMay 25, 2026

How to Set Up a Factorio Server

Run a lightweight, always-on Factorio server for your megabase. Install the headless server, load a save and open UDP port 34197.

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Control PanelsMay 25, 2026

How to install cPanel/WHM on a VPS

cPanel is the most recognized hosting control panel. This guide walks through the requirements and the official installer to get WHM running on a fresh VPS.

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GamingMay 23, 2026

How to Set Up a Satisfactory Dedicated Server

Keep your factory running 24/7 with a Satisfactory dedicated server. Install via SteamCMD, claim it in-game and open the UDP ports.

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DomainsMay 23, 2026

TTL in DNS explained: what that number really does

TTL is the little number next to every DNS record — and it controls how fast your changes take effect. Here's how to set it wisely.

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Control PanelsMay 22, 2026

cPanel vs Plesk vs CyberPanel: which control panel?

A control panel turns a bare VPS into a point-and-click hosting environment. Here's an honest comparison of cPanel, Plesk and CyberPanel to help you choose.

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GamingMay 21, 2026

How to Set Up a Project Zomboid Server

Build a persistent Project Zomboid world for your survivors. Install with SteamCMD, set the memory and admin password, and open port 16261.

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GamingMay 19, 2026

How to Set Up a 7 Days to Die Server

Survive the horde together on your own 7 Days to Die server. Install via SteamCMD, edit serverconfig.xml and open the ports for co-op survival.

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SecurityMay 19, 2026

nftables firewall basics for Linux servers

nftables is the modern replacement for iptables. Learn its table/chain model and write a clean, readable firewall ruleset for a VPS from scratch.

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DomainsMay 19, 2026

DNS propagation explained: why changes take time

You changed a DNS record but the site still points to the old server. That's propagation. Here's why it happens and how to work with it.

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GamingMay 17, 2026

How to Set Up an ARK: Survival Ascended Server

Tame dinos on your own persistent ARK: Survival Ascended server. Install with SteamCMD, pick a map, tune rates and open the UDP ports.

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SecurityMay 16, 2026

UFW firewall basics: lock down your VPS

UFW makes Linux firewalling simple. Learn to allow SSH and web traffic, block everything else, and manage rules safely without locking yourself out.

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GamingMay 15, 2026

How to Set Up a Terraria Dedicated Server

Keep your Terraria world online for friends around the clock. Install the dedicated server on Linux, configure serverconfig.txt and open port 7777.

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DomainsMay 15, 2026

DNS records explained: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX and TXT

Every domain runs on a handful of record types. Here's what each one does, with real examples, so you can read and edit DNS with confidence.

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GamingMay 13, 2026

How to Set Up a Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Server

Host your own CS2 server for scrims and community play. Install with SteamCMD, get a GSLT token, pick a game mode and open the ports.

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SecurityMay 13, 2026

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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GamingMay 11, 2026

How to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated Server

Host a persistent Palworld world for up to 32 players. Install via SteamCMD, tune the game settings and open UDP port 8211.

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DomainsMay 11, 2026

How DNS works: the internet's phone book explained

Every time you load a website, a hidden lookup turns a name into an IP address. Here's what DNS is doing behind the scenes, step by step.

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TutorialsMay 10, 2026

How to create a sudo user on Linux

Running everything as root is dangerous. Here's how to create a normal user, grant it sudo on Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky, and test it safely.

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GamingMay 9, 2026

How to Set Up a Rust Game Server

Run your own Rust server with SteamCMD — set map size, seed and slots, open the ports, and understand what wipe day demands from your hardware.

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GamingMay 7, 2026

How to Set Up a Valheim Dedicated Server

Keep your Viking world alive 24/7. Install a Valheim dedicated server on Linux with SteamCMD, set a password and open the UDP ports.

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TutorialsMay 7, 2026

The first 10 minutes on a new VPS

A fresh server needs a few essential steps before you do anything else. This checklist walks through updates, a sudo user, SSH keys, a firewall and the basics — fast.

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DomainsMay 7, 2026

What are nameservers, and why do they matter?

Nameservers decide who answers DNS questions for your domain. Get them wrong and nothing resolves. Here's what they are in plain English.

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GamingMay 5, 2026

How to Set Up a Minecraft Bedrock Server

Run a dedicated Minecraft Bedrock server so friends on phones, consoles and Windows can all join — install, configure and open UDP port 19132.

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TutorialsMay 4, 2026

How to connect to a VPS via SSH

SSH is how you log into your server. This beginner guide covers connecting from Windows, macOS and Linux, the host-key prompt, and fixing the most common errors.

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DomainsMay 3, 2026

What is a domain registrar, and how do you pick one?

Registrars are the companies that sell and manage domains. Here's what they actually do, how they differ, and what to look for when choosing one.

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GamingMay 2, 2026

How to Set Up a Minecraft Java Edition Server

A step-by-step guide to running your own always-on Minecraft: Java Edition server on a Linux VPS — from Java to Paper, ports and 24/7 uptime.

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VPSMay 1, 2026

How to choose VPS specs: CPU, RAM and NVMe

vCPU, RAM, NVMe and bandwidth — which numbers actually matter for your project? A practical guide to sizing a VPS so you don't overpay or run out of memory.

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DomainsApril 29, 2026

How to choose a domain name that works

Your domain is your brand's front door. Here's a practical framework for picking a name that's memorable, credible, and easy to grow into.

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VPSApril 28, 2026

VPS vs shared vs dedicated vs cloud hosting

Confused by hosting tiers? Here's a clear, no-jargon comparison of shared, VPS, dedicated and cloud hosting — what each gives you, what it costs, and who should pick which.

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VPSApril 25, 2026

What is a VPS? A plain-English guide

A VPS gives you a private slice of a powerful server — full root access, guaranteed resources, and your own OS — for far less than a dedicated machine. Here's how it works.

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DomainsApril 25, 2026

How to register a domain name (step by step)

Registering a domain is the first step to putting anything online. Here's how the process works, what to check, and how to avoid common mistakes.

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