Linux VPS
Running a Linux server, from first login to a hardened, backed-up box.
Taking a backup you can actually restore from
A working backup needs more than website files: databases, email, cron jobs, environment files and SSL certificates all have to come with you. This...
VpsWhy DDoS protection is UK only
Our free DDoS protection uses Arbor filtering on the UK network only. New York VPS plans do not include in-line mitigation. This guide explains wha...
VpsWhat you can realistically self-host on each VPS size
A practical guide to sizing a VPS for self-hosted applications. Shows RAM and disk footprints for common tools, explains memory limits and OOM kill...
VpsSelf-hosting Nextcloud on a VPS
Self-hosting Nextcloud on a VPS gives you private file storage and sync under your control. This guide covers installing the web stack, database an...
VpsChoosing a location, and moving later if you get it wrong
Choosing the right VPS location means placing your server close to where most of your visitors are. If you pick the wrong region, you can move your...
VpsWhere your data lives, and why it matters legally
Where your server sits matters legally if you hold UK customer data. This guide explains UK GDPR restricted transfers, when the UK-US Data Bridge a...
VpsDoes the distance to your visitors actually matter?
Distance sets a hard floor for latency because light travels at a fixed speed through fibre. A single round trip between the UK and US takes around...
VpsKeeping a backup somewhere other than your server
Backups stored on the same server fail with it. Learn why you need an off-site copy, how to automate encrypted backups to remote storage, and how t...
VpsTaking a snapshot before a risky change
Before you upgrade or reconfigure your server, take a snapshot to protect against mistakes. This guide covers Virtualizor backups and on-guest snap...
VpsWhat breaks when you leave CentOS 7, and how to fix it
CentOS 7 reached end of life in June 2024. This guide covers the breaking changes you will hit on AlmaLinux 9 and Ubuntu 24.04, including PHP 8 err...
VpsSetting up WireGuard for your own VPN
Learn how to install and configure WireGuard on your VPS to create a personal VPN gateway. Add your phone and laptop as clients with full or split ...
VpsMigrating in place or rebuilding: which is safer?
Major OS upgrades can fail in place, leaving your server unbootable or unstable. This guide explains why, compares rebuild and in-place upgrade pat...
VpsWhat is backed up on a VPS, and how often
VPS backups are automatic weekly snapshots with three copies kept, stored separately from your server disk. You can upgrade to daily backups with f...
VpsWhy CentOS 7 is a problem now
CentOS 7 reached end of life on 30 June 2024 and no longer receives security updates. Running it exposes you to unpatched vulnerabilities and PCI D...
VpsSelf-hosting Plausible or Umami for analytics
Host your own website analytics on a VPS instead of relying on Google Analytics. This guide compares Plausible and Umami, covers installation on Ub...
VpsSelf-hosting n8n for automation
Self-host n8n to run automations on your own infrastructure. This guide walks through installing n8n with Docker, securing credentials with encrypt...
VpsUpdating a container without downtime
Deploy new container versions without interrupting service by running multiple replicas behind a reverse proxy with health checks, or using Docker ...
VpsPointing a domain at a container with automatic HTTPS
Route your domain to a VPS running containers and configure automatic HTTPS using ACME, Certbot or a reverse proxy. This guide covers DNS setup, fi...
VpsSelf-hosting Uptime Kuma
Self-host uptime monitoring with Uptime Kuma on a VPS. This guide covers Docker installation, adding website and certificate monitors, configuring ...
VpsDeploying a Node or Python app
This guide shows you how to deploy Node or Python applications to a Linux VPS using Docker and Docker Compose. You will write small, version-pinned...
VpsPre-installing a control panel when you order your VPS
When you order a Hostworld London VPS, you can request pre-installation of cPanel, Plesk, InterWorx, ISPConfig, CWP or Webmin at checkout. If you p...
VpsInstalling Docker on AlmaLinux or Ubuntu
This guide walks you through installing Docker Engine on AlmaLinux 9 or Ubuntu 24.04 using Docker's official repositories rather than distro packag...
VpsDocker Compose, and why you want it
Docker Compose lets you define multi-container applications in a single YAML file and manage them with simple commands. This guide covers services,...
VpsEmail and SSL through your control panel
Learn how to issue free SSL certificates and set up email on a VPS. This guide covers AutoSSL in cPanel, mailbox creation, HTTPS enforcement, and t...
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