How-To Guides
Step-by-step tutorials for managing your VPS and servers
Install Hermes Agent on a Linux VPS: step-by-step setup
Install Hermes Agent on a Linux VPS. Step-by-step for Ubuntu, AlmaLinux, and Rocky Linux with Docker sandbox and persistent service.
Install Hermes Agent on a Windows VPS (via WSL2)
Install Hermes Agent on a Windows Server VPS via WSL2. Step-by-step setup for WSL2, Ubuntu, Hermes, and 24/7 persistence.
QuickBooks VPS: host QuickBooks Desktop on a Windows VPS
QuickBooks VPS setup: host QuickBooks Desktop on a Windows VPS for multi-user remote access. Cheaper than Intuit's hosting and your file stays under your control.
MetaTrader VPS setup: run MT4/MT5 24/7 on a forex VPS
MetaTrader VPS setup: install MT4 or MT5 on a Windows forex VPS, load your EA, and keep it trading 24/7 even when your PC is off.
Windows remote desktop VPS: set up your cloud workspace
Set up a Windows remote desktop VPS. Deploy a Windows Server, connect via RDP from any device, secure it, and use it as your always-on cloud workspace.
How to install OpenClaw on a Linux VPS
Deploy OpenClaw on your own Linux VPS with Docker and connect it to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and other messaging platforms.
Setting up Node.js on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Install Node.js on Ubuntu 24.04 using NodeSource packages and configure firewall rules for secure VPS operation.
Automatic Node.js deployment with GitHub webhooks
Configure GitHub webhooks to automatically pull and rebuild Node.js apps on VPS whenever pushing to repositories.
Use Cloudflare load balancing instead of self-hosted
Don't install HAProxy or Nginx as load balancers. Cloudflare's load balancing is cheaper, easier, and includes global routing.
Installing cPanel on your VPS
Install cPanel with one click through control panel, or manually install on VPS and purchase license directly from cPanel.