Linux VPS
Running a Linux server, from first login to a hardened, backed-up box.
A reverse proxy with Caddy or Traefik
A reverse proxy lets several containerised apps share ports 80 and 443 by routing requests to the right backend based on hostname or path. This gui...
VpsChoosing a VPS control panel: cPanel, Webmin or ISPConfig
Choose between cPanel for commercial hosting, Webmin for full OS control, or ISPConfig for a free hosting panel. This guide compares cost, resource...
VpsAdding your first domain in the control panel
Add a website to your cPanel server by creating an account in WHM, uploading files to the document root, and configuring DNS. You can preview the s...
VpsConfiguring your backups
Configure backups for your VPS using either panel-level backups in Virtualizor or in-guest backups with restic. This guide covers installation, rep...
VpsChoosing your replacement for CentOS 7
CentOS 7 reached end of life in June 2024. This guide compares AlmaLinux 9, Rocky Linux 9 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS as replacements, explains which offe...
VpsHow to download files and folders to your computer using FileZilla?
This guide shows you how to download files and folders from your server to your computer using FileZilla. It covers setup for both cPanel hosting a...
VpsHow to change the password of the WHM Root Account in WHM?
Log in to WHM, go to Server Configuration, select Change Root Password, enter a strong new password, and click Change Password. You can also update...
VpsChanging your VNC console password
Change your Hostworld console VNC password in Virtualizor by setting a new password on your VPS management page, then power cycling the instance. T...
VpsUsing the VNC console to reach a VPS you cannot SSH into
When SSH stops working on your VPS, the VNC console gives you a direct login so you can diagnose the problem and fix it. This guide walks through c...
VpsSetting up a video conferencing facility with ubuntu 18 04 jitsi meet
Run a self-hosted video conferencing server using Jitsi Meet on a Hostworld VPS. This guide covers Ubuntu 24.04 native installation and AlmaLinux 9...
VpsChanging the network adapter type on your VPS
Change your VPS network adapter type by selecting a new model in Virtualizor, preparing your operating system for interface changes, and rebooting....
VpsIs there a minimum time contract commitment required
Hostworld VPS hosting has no minimum contract term. You pick your billing period at sign-up and can cancel anytime by requesting cancellation in yo...
VpsHow long do i have to wait until i can use my service
Your Hostworld service activates as soon as your invoice shows Paid in the client area. Common delays include payment authentication, DNS propagati...
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