Guides, tutorials and platform news for getting the most out of your hosting.
Setup guides for new accounts
Root access, SSH & configuration
Hardening, backups & SSL
Pointing, propagation & records
A step-by-step walkthrough of updating nameservers or DNS records for shared hosting, VPS and dedicated servers.
A practical breakdown of when to upgrade from shared cores to dedicated ones — and when it isn't worth it yet.
SSH key setup, firewall basics, disabling password login and other quick wins for a freshly provisioned server.
What TTLs actually control, why changes sometimes feel slow, and how to check propagation yourself.
How to connect from Windows, Mac and Linux, plus basic settings to change before you start using your instance daily.
The case for off-server, immutable backups — and how to test that a backup actually restores before you need it to.
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