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Debian/Ubuntu server commands every VPS owner should know

In this short guide, we’ll show you around 100 linux commands that are easy to use but are very powerful for receiving information and being in control of your server. I’ll show you the command, and explain what it does, you can follow along by trying these commands how as you go through the list.

Howtos September 3, 2025

What is a Domain Transfer and when do you need it?

If you own a website or are planning to launch one, understanding domain transfers is crucial. A domain name is not just a web address. It represents your online brand identity. Sometimes, moving a domain from one registrar to another becomes necessary for business, technical, or financial reasons. This process is known as a domain transfer.

Howtos July 30, 2025

How to Domain Names

A quick and easy look-over of what a domain name really is, what it can help you do, and what you could use it for. A domain name can generally differ depending on its use, whether it is being used for emails, websites, or anything else.

Howtos July 28, 2025

How to improve your VPS server

A quick guide which will show you how you can optimize your VPS in order to increase performance, and to also protect your server from unwanted entry or attacks. This how-to will include multiple functions, what they do, and how to install/configure said functions on an Ubuntu or Debian VPS.

Howtos July 23, 2025

How to manually set up Debian on a VPS

This how-to will quickly teach you how you can install Debian with it's default packages onto your VPS. Most hosting providers offer this installation as a feature during your purchase of a VPS, however, for some KVM VPS packages this may need to be manual. We will go over how to mount a Debian ISO, and then some basic configurations when Debian is installed.

Howtos July 21, 2025

How to Domain transfer

Transferring a domain from one registrar to another could be beneficial in many cases, however, it can also come with potential downsides. Read through this how-to to learn of these pros & cons.

Howtos July 2, 2025

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