[deploy] astro
How to Deploy Astro to a VPS (Static + SSR Options)
Deploy Astro sites to a VPS. Static output with Nginx, or SSR mode with Node.js. Both with HTTPS and a clean update workflow.
[deploy] bun
How to Deploy a Bun App to a VPS (Docker + HTTPS)
Deploy Bun applications to a VPS with Docker. Leverage Bun's fast startup and low memory footprint for efficient server deployments.
[deploy] docker
How to Deploy a Docker App to a VPS (From Image to HTTPS)
Deploy any Docker image to a VPS with HTTPS, persistent volumes, and a repeatable workflow. The foundation for everything else.
[deploy] docker-compose
How to Deploy Docker Compose Apps to a VPS (Multi-Container Setup)
Deploy multi-container applications with Docker Compose: app, database, cache, and reverse proxy all wired together with persistent storage.
[deploy] hono
How to Deploy Hono to a VPS (Docker + HTTPS)
Deploy Hono APIs to a VPS with Bun or Node.js. Fast, lightweight, and perfect for JSON APIs and microservices.
[deploy] laravel
How to Deploy Laravel to a VPS (Docker + PHP-FPM + HTTPS)
Deploy Laravel applications to a VPS with PHP-FPM, Nginx, MySQL, and Redis. Production-ready with queues, scheduler, and HTTPS.
[deploy] nextjs
How to Deploy Next.js to a VPS (Docker + HTTPS)
A repeatable Next.js VPS deploy: Docker image, reverse proxy, HTTPS, and a clean update workflow you can reuse for every app.
[self-host] chatwoot
How to Self-Host Chatwoot on a VPS (Production Setup)
Run Chatwoot customer support platform on your own VPS. Live chat, email, and social channels without per-agent pricing.
[self-host] ghost
How to Self-Host Ghost CMS on a VPS (Production Setup)
Run Ghost CMS on your own VPS. Professional publishing platform without subscription fees.
[self-host] minio
How to Self-Host MinIO on a VPS (Production Setup)
Run MinIO S3-compatible object storage on your own VPS. Store files without cloud storage fees.
[self-host] n8n
How to Self-Host n8n on a VPS (Production Setup)
Run n8n workflow automation on your own VPS. Build integrations without per-execution pricing.
[self-host] plausible
How to Self-Host Plausible Analytics on a VPS (Production Setup)
Run Plausible Analytics on your own VPS. Privacy-friendly, lightweight analytics without monthly fees.
[self-host] pocketbase
How to Self-Host PocketBase on a VPS (Production Setup)
Run PocketBase on your own VPS. A single binary backend with SQLite, auth, and realtime out of the box.
[self-host] posthog
How to Self-Host PostHog on a VPS (Production Setup)
Run PostHog on your own VPS for product analytics without per-event pricing. Full control over your data.
[self-host] supabase
How to Self-Host Supabase on a VPS (Production Setup)
Run Supabase on your own VPS with HTTPS, persistent storage, and a deployment shape you can actually maintain.
[self-host] uptime-kuma
How to Self-Host Uptime Kuma on a VPS (Production Setup)
Run Uptime Kuma for self-hosted uptime monitoring. Beautiful status pages without monthly fees.
[guide] backup-strategy
VPS Backup Strategy: Complete Guide
Implement reliable backups for your VPS including Docker volumes, databases, and application data with automated scheduling and offsite storage.
[guide] coolify-deploy-speed-tuning
Why Coolify Deploys Are Slow (And How to Make Them Vercel-Fast)
Coolify deploys feel slow because the defaults favour simplicity over speed. Three causes — undersized VPS, no build cache, wrong build strategy — and the fixes.
[guide] cors-docker-network-drift
Why Docker CORS Errors Keep Coming Back: The Proxy Network Drift Problem
Recurring CORS errors in your Docker stack? They usually trace to Docker network attachment, not your CORS headers. Here's how to fix it permanently.
[guide] docker-compose-drift-preflight
Docker Compose Drift: How to Catch Dev/Prod Differences Before They Break Your Deploy
Most "works on staging, broken on prod" deploys are docker-compose drift — a service name, env var, or network alias that diverged silently across files. A 30-line preflight catches nine in ten before the deploy runs.
[guide] docker-health-checks-sane-defaults-for-self-hosted-services
Docker health checks: sane defaults for every self-hosted service
Every new container gets the same ritual: write a health check, wire up an alert, test it, forget about it. Here are copy-paste health checks for the services you actually run.
[guide] docker-volume-restore-drill
Docker Volume Backups Without Restore Drills Are Just Hope
Most self-hosters back up Docker volumes nightly and never restore them. A scripted restore drill is what turns a backup into something you can rely on.
[guide] domain-to-port-mental-model-vps-routing
Domain to Port 3000: The Mental Model Every VPS Tutorial Skips
You bought a domain and your app runs on port 3000, but typing example.com in a browser shows nothing. Here is the full path — DNS, kernel, proxy, app, cert — that every existing tutorial assumes you already understand.
[guide] github-actions-vps
GitHub Actions Deploy to VPS: Complete CI/CD Guide
Set up automated deployments from GitHub to your VPS using GitHub Actions with SSH, Docker, and zero-downtime strategies.
[guide] intermittent-502-stale-proxy-upstream
Intermittent 502s on a Self-Hosted VPS: It's a Stale Proxy Upstream
Apps that work for hours, then start failing 502 until you reload the proxy, almost always have a stale upstream — IP drift, DNS cache, or a dropped network attachment. Here's how to diagnose it in 60 seconds and the four fixes that eliminate the bug class.
[guide] lets-encrypt-renew-reload-docker-proxy
Let's Encrypt Renewed Fine. Your Proxy Still Serves the Old Cert. Here's the Safe Fix.
Certificate renewal is only half the job. If Nginx or Traefik keeps the old cert loaded, you need a safe reload pattern, not a full restart roulette.
[guide] mail-server-domain-prerequisites
Do You Need a Domain Before Setting Up a Mail Server? (Yes — Here's Why)
Self-hosting email? You need the domain before you spin up the server. Here's the order of operations: domain, DNS, then mail server install.
[guide] maintenance-windows-mute-noise-not-real-outages
Maintenance windows done right: mute the noise, not the real outages
Planned upgrades shouldn't spam your alerts. But broad muting hides real breakage. Here's how to set maintenance windows that suppress expected noise while keeping genuine incidents visible.
[guide] microweber-dokploy-deploy-checklist
Microweber + Dokploy: The 2-Minute Deploy Debugging Checklist
A practical pre-deploy and post-failure checklist for self-hosting Microweber via Dokploy. Catches 80% of common breakage.
[guide] multi-app-vps-port-collisions
How to Run Multiple Apps on One VPS Without Port Collisions
The reverse proxy pattern explained for new self-hosters. Why port 80 only fits one app, and how Caddy/Traefik/nginx solve it.
[guide] multiple-domains-vps
Multiple Domains on a Single VPS: Complete Guide
Host multiple websites and applications on one VPS using Nginx virtual hosts and Docker containers with proper SSL for each domain.
[guide] n8n-self-host-production-readiness-checklist
Self-Hosted n8n: The Production-Readiness Checklist the Install Guide Skips
You followed the n8n install guide. The container is running. Production starts ten steps later — backups, restore drills, metrics, version pinning, workflow git history. The five gaps that turn a toy setup into a real one.
[guide] nginx-reverse-proxy
Nginx Reverse Proxy for Node.js: Complete VPS Guide
Set up Nginx as a reverse proxy for Node.js applications with SSL, load balancing, and production-ready configuration.
[guide] paas-to-vps-migration-checklist-what-vercel-railway-handled-for-you
PaaS to VPS migration checklist: what Vercel and Railway handled for you
Moving off managed PaaS feels liberating until you realize DNS, SSL, env secrets, deploy rollback, and log routing were all invisible. A step-by-step checklist so nothing falls through the cracks.
[guide] release-linked-health-checks-vps
Release-Linked Health Checks: Closing the Post-Deploy Blind Spot on a Self-Hosted VPS
Your CI says the deploy succeeded. Your uptime check is green. And production is still broken. The fix is wiring release events into the verification step so 'deployed' and 'deployed-and-verified' are different states — here is the four-step pattern.
[guide] reverse-proxy-edge-tls-vs-end-to-end
When TLS at the Reverse Proxy Is Enough on a Single VPS (and When It Is Not)
If Nginx or Traefik terminates HTTPS on the same VPS that runs your app, internal TLS is usually unnecessary. The real question is where the trust boundary sits.
[guide] self-host-public-load-balancer-decision-guide
Self-Host a Public Load Balancer? Most Small Teams Need a Reverse Proxy Instead
Most one-VPS teams asking about self-hosting a public load balancer actually need a reverse proxy. Here is the decision framework, the realistic Caddy/Traefik/Nginx/HAProxy tradeoffs, and the no-downtime deploy pattern that does not require a multi-host LB.
[guide] shared-hosting-to-vps-migration-rollback-plan
Shared Hosting to VPS Migration: The Rollback Plan Most Guides Skip
You can read every VPS setup guide and still not migrate, because nobody answers the real blocker: if it breaks at 9 PM Saturday, can you put it back? The seven-step cutover where every step has a known rollback.
[guide] single-vps-to-multi-host-migration-ladder
Single VPS to multi-host: the three-rung migration ladder
Your single VPS is at 80% RAM and the database is fighting the app for IO. Most guides jump straight to Kubernetes — but there's a pragmatic three-rung ladder, and most teams never climb past rung 2.
[guide] ssl-certificates
SSL Certificates on VPS: Complete Let's Encrypt Guide
Set up free SSL certificates on your VPS using Let's Encrypt with Certbot, Traefik, or Caddy. Includes auto-renewal and wildcard certificates.
[guide] tailscale-linux-stability-backup
Stable Tailscale on Linux: A Post-Install Stability and Backup Routine
Auto-start, healthcheck, backup channel, and notification routine to make a Tailscale node you can actually trust to stay reachable.
[guide] traefik-ssl
Traefik SSL on VPS: Complete Setup Guide
Set up Traefik as a reverse proxy with automatic Let's Encrypt SSL certificates. The foundation for hosting multiple apps on one VPS.
[guide] vps-security
VPS Security Hardening: Complete Guide
Secure your VPS with SSH hardening, firewall configuration, automatic updates, fail2ban, and container security best practices.
