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🚀 How to Deploy Directus on Ubuntu VPS

This guide details the steps required to deploy Directus on Ubuntu VPS server. Our guide walks through deploying Directus on a fresh Ubuntu VPS with PostgreSQL, PM2, and Nginx. What is Directus? Directus is an open-source…

How to Install and Run Mail-in-a-Box on Ubuntu VPS

17 Jun 26 Editorial Staff

This step-by-step guide will show you how to install and run Mail-in-a-Box on Ubuntu VPS. Mail-in-a-Box is an easy-to-deploy mail server solution that automatically configures all necessary services to provide a complete mail system, including DNS,…

Self-Hosting a Bluesky Personal Data Server on Ubuntu VPS

17 Jun 26 Editorial Staff

This article provides a guide for self-hosting a Bluesky Personal Data Server on Ubuntu VPS. What is Bluesky? Bluesky is a decentralized social networking protocol designed to create a more open and user-controlled internet. It was…

Top 12 Best VPS Control Panels

17 Jun 26 Editorial Staff

Today, we provide a list of the top 12 best VPS control panels. VPS control panels are useful in making server administrative tasks easier and usually provide a graphical user interface (GUI) for web-based management. Basically,…

Easily Deploy NodeBB Community Forum on Ubuntu VPS

17 Jun 26 Editorial Staff

This article provides a guide demonstrating how to easily deploy NodeBB community forum on Ubuntu VPS server. What is NodeBB? NodeBB is an open-source forum software platform built with Node.js. The forum offers modern, scalable, and…

How to Deploy Kamailio on Ubuntu VPS

17 Jun 26 Editorial Staff

This article provides a guide demonstrating how to deploy Kamailio on Ubuntu VPS. Kamailio is a high-performance SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) server used for VoIP infrastructures, SIP trunking, IMS deployments, SBCs, and large-scale telecommunications platforms. It…

🚀 How to Deploy CapRover on Ubuntu VPS

17 Jun 26 Editorial Staff

This article provides a guide demonstrating how to deploy CapRover on Ubuntu VPS. What is CapRover? CapRover is a free, open-source Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that lets you deploy web applications, databases, and Docker containers with a simple…

Deploy Gotify Push Server on Ubuntu VPS

17 Jun 26 Editorial Staff

This article provides a guide to deploy Gotify push server on Ubuntu VPS. What is Gotify Push Server? Gotify is a self-hosted, open-source server for sending and receiving real-time messages and push notifications via WebSockets. It…

Top 5 Best Free VPS Control Panel Alternatives Ranked for 2026

17 Jun 26 Editorial Staff

In this guide, we will provide our list of the top 5 best free VPS control panel alternatives. Management of VPS servers can be an intricate and difficult process that requires technical know-how and experience. To…

How to Install BigBlueButton on Ubuntu VPS

17 Jun 26 Editorial Staff

This article provides a comprehensive guide for how to install BigBlueButton on Ubuntu VPS server. What is BigBlueButton? BigBlueButton is an open-source web conferencing system designed primarily for online learning and virtual classrooms. It provides a…