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Self-Host Plausible Analytics on a VPS for Privacy-First Metrics
Run Plausible Analytics Community Edition on your VPS with Docker, ClickHouse, Postgres, and Caddy. Cookie-free, GDPR-friendly metrics in 20 minutes.
Encrypted VPS Backups to S3 with Restic
Set up encrypted, deduplicated VPS backups to S3, B2, MinIO, or Wasabi using Restic. Includes a backup script, systemd timer, retention, and a healthcheck ping.
Self-Host Forgejo on a VPS for a Private Git Server
Run your own private Git server on a VPS with Forgejo, Postgres, Docker, and Caddy. Full setup with auto HTTPS, SSH access, admin lockdown, and backups.
Access Your VPS Privately with Tailscale (RDP + SSH)
Set up Tailscale on your VPS and laptop so you can use RDP or SSH over a private network and stop exposing management ports to the public internet.
Harden SSH on a VPS with Fail2Ban and Key-Only Auth
Lock down SSH on a Linux VPS with ed25519 keys, Fail2Ban, UFW, and optional TOTP 2FA. A practical Ubuntu 22.04 / 24.04 hardening walkthrough.
Secure Windows RDP - Hardening Checklist
Lock down a Windows VPS running RDP with NLA, firewall scoping, VPN access, account lockout, and a few simple sanity checks.
Self-Host Uptime Kuma on a VPS for Free Status Monitoring
Run your own Uptime Kuma instance on a VPS for free uptime monitoring. Docker, Caddy with auto-HTTPS, monitors, alerts, and a public status page.
Deploy Apps with Coolify - A Self-Hosted Alternative to Laravel Forge
Coolify lets you deploy applications with a nice UI, automatic SSL, and Docker under the hood. Here's how to set it up on your VPS.
How to Set Up a Self-Hosted GitHub Actions Runner on Your VPS
Run your CI/CD pipelines on your own server. Faster builds, no minute limits, and full control over the environment.