Guides & tutorials
Step-by-step guides for game servers, VPS and self-hosting, written by our team in Nova Scotia. Copy, paste and you’re online.
Getting StartedBeginner15 min
Initial Server Setup with Ubuntu 24.04
The first things to do on a new Linux VPS: create your own user, turn on the firewall, log in with an SSH key and keep it updated.
Ubuntu 24.04SSHSecurity
Game ServersBeginner20 min
How to Host a Minecraft Server on a Linux VPS
Set up a Minecraft Java server on Ubuntu, open the right port, and keep it running 24/7, even after a reboot.
Ubuntu 24.04Minecraft Java
Getting StartedBeginner10 min
How to Connect to a Windows VPS with Remote Desktop
Log in to your Windows VPS from Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android or Linux, then change your password and install updates.
Windows ServerRDP
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