Launching your first website can feel like a big step, but it doesn't need to be complicated. Whether you're setting up a site for a small business, a side project or a personal portfolio, this guide walks you through the essentials so you can get online with confidence. Step 1: Decide what your site is for Before you pick a …
A virtual private server (VPS) gives your website or application its own slice of a server, with dedicated memory, processing power and storage. That makes it faster and more predictable than shared hosting. The big decision is who looks after it: you, or us. What you get with a self-managed VPS A self-managed VPS comes with full root access. You …
Your domain name is often the first thing people see of your business online, and it ends up on your email address, business cards and adverts. It's worth taking a little time to get it right. Keep it short and easy to spell The best domain names are short, memorable and easy to type. Imagine telling someone your web address …
When you set up a self-managed VPS with us, you can add an SSH key. It's the most secure way to log in to your server, and once it's set up it's quicker than typing a password too. What is an SSH key? An SSH key comes in two parts. The private key stays on your computer and must never …
A brand new server is a blank slate. If you've chosen a self-managed VPS, these five steps will put you in a much stronger position before you install anything else. All of the commands below are run as root over SSH. 1. Install the latest updates Start by bringing every package up to date: apt update && apt upgrade -y …
