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Pterodactyl Installation Guide (Unofficial)

Pterodactyl makes it easy to host and manage game servers through a web panel and a daemon called Wings. This guide explains how to install the panel, configure Wings, and securely link a Node.

4 min Easy

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Install and Secure Mailcow on Debian 12

Mailcow: dockerized is a modern mail server suite built on top of Postfix, Dovecot, and other components, fully managed with Docker. This guide walks you through installation, hardening, and maintenance on Debian 12.

4 min Intermediate

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Install and Secure phpMyAdmin behind Nginx on Debian 12

Optimized for a lightweight production environment (Debian 12 Bookworm, Nginx, PHP‑FPM, MariaDB/MySQL). Also suitable for labs. Includes hardening, automation, and troubleshooting.

5 min Easy

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Secure Your VPS Effectively in Multiple Levels

When you order a VPS, it usually comes with a preinstalled Linux distribution. However, **no advanced security mechanisms are enabled by default**. It is therefore your responsibility to secure your server. Failing to do so leaves your VPS exposed to automated attacks that continuously scan the entire internet for vulnerable systems.

4 min Intermediate

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SSH on Linux (Debian / Ubuntu)

This tutorial explains how to connect over SSH to a Debian or Ubuntu machine, and how to install, configure, and secure the SSH service on the server. It also covers key generation, ssh-agent usage, UFW firewall rules, file transfers, SSH tunnels, and troubleshooting common issues.

6 min Easy

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Plesk Obsidian Linux Installation Guide

Plesk Obsidian makes server management easy with its intuitive web interface. This guide shows how to install Plesk with a one-click setup on a Debian VPS and get started quickly.

2 min Easy

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Jellyfin Installation Guide (One-Click Installation)

Jellyfin is an open-source media server that lets you organize and stream your content. This guide explains how to install Jellyfin in one click on a Debian or Ubuntu VPS and quickly access its web interface for configuration.

1 min Easy

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n8n Installation Guide on Debian VPS

Complete guide to install n8n on Debian VPS. This detailed tutorial covers Node.js installation, n8n configuration with systemd, Nginx reverse proxy setup, SSL/TLS security with Let's Encrypt, and PostgreSQL for production use. Also includes automatic backup configuration, performance optimization, monitoring with journalctl, and advanced security measures like Fail2ban. Perfect for deploying a professional workflow automation platform with full control, security, and scalability.

6 min Easy

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Set up XFCE and XRDP on Ubuntu

This guide explains how to install a lightweight XFCE desktop environment and configure Remote Desktop access via XRDP on a Linux server (Ubuntu/Debian), so you can access it graphically from another computer.

2 min Intermediate

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install WordPress on Debian 13 (Trixie)

This step-by-step guide walks you through deploying WordPress on a minimal Debian 13 using the LAMP stack: Apache, MariaDB, and PHP. It covers creating a dedicated VirtualHost, hardening your database, setting correct file permissions, and enabling HTTPS with Let's Encrypt.

5 min Easy

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How to Install Cockpit on Debian

This guide explains how to install and configure Cockpit, a web-based server management interface, on Debian systems. It covers enabling the backports repository for the latest version, installation steps, accessing the web interface on port 9090, and includes troubleshooting tips and security considerations.

4 min Advanced

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Install Docker on linux

Step by step to install Docker Engine and the Docker Compose plugin, verify the setup, enable autostart, run your first container, and troubleshoot common issues.

3 min Easy

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SSH Connection to a VPS

This guide walks you through, step by step, how to establish a secure SSH connection to a VPS from Linux, macOS, and Windows, and what to do immediately after your first login (security, updates, etc.).

4 min Easy

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Install Nginx and PHP-FPM on a VPS

This step by step guide installs and configures Nginx with PHP-FPM to host PHP apps (WordPress, Laravel, Symfony, and more), including basic hardening, virtual hosts, and optional HTTPS via Let's Encrypt.

3 min Intermediate

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Python Installation Guide

Python is a versatile and easy-to-learn programming language used for everything from web development to automation, data science, and machine learning. This guide explains how to install Python, manage versions, and configure the environment to run your scripts efficiently.

1 min Easy

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Rust Server Installation Guide on Linux VPS

Complete guide to install and configure a dedicated Rust server on Linux VPS (Ubuntu/Debian). This detailed tutorial covers SteamCMD installation, game settings configuration, uMod/Oxide installation with plugins, RCON management, regular wipes, and systemd service for automatic startup. Also includes automatic backups, performance monitoring, multi-server management, troubleshooting, and optimization for an optimal and professional survival experience.

13 min Intermediate

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How to Install Plesk on Debian

This comprehensive guide explains how to install Plesk web hosting control panel on Debian 11 and 12. It covers three installation methods (one-click, custom console, and web interface), system requirements, pre-installation preparations, post-installation configuration including license activation, firewall setup, security best practices, and troubleshooting common issues.

5 min Intermediate

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Froxlor Installation Guide on Linux VPS

Complete Froxlor installation guide on Linux VPS (Debian/Ubuntu). This detailed tutorial covers official repository addition, APT installation with all dependencies, MariaDB, Apache, Postfix and Dovecot configuration, SSL security with Let's Encrypt, and domain, email, FTP and database management. Also includes Fail2ban for security, performance optimization, automatic backups, and troubleshooting for a complete professional hosting panel.

13 min Intermediate