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Security Guides

Technical guides for getting the most out of your VPS.

How to Enable Automatic Security Updates on Ubuntu with Unattended-Upgrades

Configure unattended-upgrades on Ubuntu so security patches install automatically, without needing to remember to SSH in and run apt upgrade yourself.

Jul 14, 2026 Read Guide

How to Install an SSL Certificate on Ubuntu with Let's Encrypt (Nginx)

Install a free SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt on Ubuntu with Nginx in under ten minutes. Covers...

Jun 30, 2026 Read Guide

Setting Up SSH Key Authentication on Ubuntu

How to set up SSH key authentication on Ubuntu and disable password logins to secure your VPS.

Jun 24, 2026 Read Guide

Securing Your VPS with UFW and Fail2Ban

How to configure UFW and Fail2Ban on Ubuntu to protect your VPS from port scans and brute-force atta...

Jun 24, 2026 Read Guide

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