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How to Add Your SSH Key at Checkout
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How to Add Your SSH Key at Checkout

How to set an SSH key when ordering a VPS so it is ready for secure, password-free login immediately.

Sep 30, 2026 Read article
Choosing a VPS Template: Ubuntu and Beyond
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Choosing a VPS Template: Ubuntu and Beyond

What OS template our KVM VPS plans ship with, why Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is the default, and when to use a custom ISO instead.

Sep 30, 2026 Read article
How to Reset Your VPS Root Password From the Panel
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How to Reset Your VPS Root Password From the Panel

The self-service way to reset a locked-out VPS root password, no ticket required.

Sep 30, 2026 Read article
What Additional IPv4 Addresses Are Actually For
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What Additional IPv4 Addresses Are Actually For

Real use cases for a second IP on your VPS, and how to add one.

Sep 30, 2026 Read article
How to Extend Your Disk After Buying More Storage
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How to Extend Your Disk After Buying More Storage

The one manual step needed inside your VPS after buying the extra-disk add-on: growing the partition and filesystem.

Sep 30, 2026 Read article
VPS Console vs SSH: When to Use Which
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VPS Console vs SSH: When to Use Which

When the browser-based console is the right tool versus SSH, and why keeping both available matters.

Sep 30, 2026 Read article
What the OOM Killer Does, and Why Your Process Got Killed
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What the OOM Killer Does, and Why Your Process Got Killed

Why a process can die with no error at all, how to confirm it was the Linux OOM killer, and what to do about it.

Sep 30, 2026 Read article
Choosing the Right VPS CPU and RAM for Your Workload
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Choosing the Right VPS CPU and RAM for Your Workload

A practical sizing guide for picking a VPS tier based on what you are actually running.

Sep 30, 2026 Read article
VPS Add-ons Explained: Extra vCPU, RAM, Disk, IPs and Bandwidth
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VPS Add-ons Explained: Extra vCPU, RAM, Disk, IPs and Bandwidth

Real, current pricing for every VPS add-on RepublicNodes sells โ€” extra vCPU, RAM, disk, additional IPv4 addresses, and extra bandwidth.

Sep 29, 2026 Read article
RepublicNodes KVM VPS Plans Compared
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RepublicNodes KVM VPS Plans Compared

Every KVM VPS we sell out of Singapore โ€” real vCPU, RAM, disk and bandwidth specs with current pricing.

Sep 29, 2026 Read article
Booting a VPS From Your Own Custom ISO
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Booting a VPS From Your Own Custom ISO

How to install an operating system we don't offer by default: upload a custom ISO link, boot from it, and install through the console โ€” no support ticket needed.

Sep 29, 2026 Read article
Reinstalling Your VPS: What You Keep, What Changes
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Reinstalling Your VPS: What You Keep, What Changes

How the VPS panel's Reinstall feature actually works: what stays the same (IP, plan), what's wiped (disk), and how bandwidth usage is protected even though the counters reset.

Sep 29, 2026 Read article
How VPS Bandwidth Works Here (and What Happens at 100%)
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How VPS Bandwidth Works Here (and What Happens at 100%)

How we measure VPS bandwidth, why it survives a reboot or reinstall, and exactly what happens (a 1 Mbps speed cap) when you hit 100% of your monthly quota.

Sep 29, 2026 Read article
VPS Hosting for Developers: What to Look For
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VPS Hosting for Developers: What to Look For

What actually matters when choosing a VPS for development work, beyond raw CPU/RAM specs alone.

Sep 24, 2026 Read article
Best VPS Operating Systems, Compared
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Best VPS Operating Systems, Compared

A practical comparison of common Linux distributions for VPS hosting, and how to pick one based on your actual use case.

Sep 24, 2026 Read article
VPS or Dedicated Server? A Real Decision Checklist
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VPS or Dedicated Server? A Real Decision Checklist

A practical checklist for deciding between VPS and dedicated server hosting, based on actual workload needs rather than "bigger is better."

Sep 24, 2026 Read article
Docker Basics for VPS Beginners: Why Containerize Your Applications
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Docker Basics for VPS Beginners: Why Containerize Your Applications

A beginner-friendly introduction to Docker on a VPS โ€” what containers actually are, and why they make deploying applications easier.

Sep 23, 2026 Read article
How to Secure Your VPS: A Practical Checklist
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How to Secure Your VPS: A Practical Checklist

The essential security steps every VPS owner should take in the first hour after deployment โ€” SSH keys, firewall rules, and basic hardening.

Sep 23, 2026 Read article
Node.js Hosting Explained: What You Actually Need to Run a Node App
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Node.js Hosting Explained: What You Actually Need to Run a Node App

A practical guide to hosting a Node.js application โ€” process management, environment variables, and why a VPS is often the right fit.

Sep 23, 2026 Read article
Shared Hosting vs VPS vs Dedicated: When to Actually Upgrade
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Shared Hosting vs VPS vs Dedicated: When to Actually Upgrade

The real, practical signals that mean it's time to move from shared hosting to a VPS, or from a VPS to a dedicated server โ€” not just "when you feel like it."

Sep 23, 2026 Read article
Cheap VPS Hosting in India: What to Check Before You Buy
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Cheap VPS Hosting in India: What to Check Before You Buy

Budget VPS plans in India vary wildly in what they actually deliver. Here's what to verify before committing โ€” CPU allocation, storage type, and root access included.

Sep 23, 2026 Read article
VPS Hosting Explained: When You Actually Need Root Access
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VPS Hosting Explained: When You Actually Need Root Access

The difference between shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers โ€” and how to know when your project has outgrown shared hosting.

Sep 09, 2026 Read article
24/7 Uptime: What SLA Should You Actually Expect From Your Host?
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24/7 Uptime: What SLA Should You Actually Expect From Your Host?

How to read hosting uptime guarantees, what counts as "downtime," and realistic expectations for a healthy provider.

Sep 07, 2026 Read article
Discord Bot Hosting vs VPS: Which One Do You Actually Need?
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Discord Bot Hosting vs VPS: Which One Do You Actually Need?

A simple decision guide for developers choosing between a dedicated Discord bot hosting plan and a general-purpose VPS.

Sep 07, 2026 Read article
Why RepublicNodes Is the Smartest Choice for Game, VPS, and Web Hosting in 2026
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Why RepublicNodes Is the Smartest Choice for Game, VPS, and Web Hosting in 2026

A deep dive into what sets RepublicNodes apart: owned infrastructure, NVMe everywhere, always-on DDoS protection, and support that actually understands your project.

Sep 06, 2026 Read article
Managed vs Unmanaged VPS: What "Managed" Should Actually Mean
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Managed vs Unmanaged VPS: What "Managed" Should Actually Mean

A clear breakdown of managed vs unmanaged VPS hosting, what real managed support looks like, and how to decide which one fits your project.

Sep 05, 2026 Read article
Domains, Dashboards, and Hosting for Discord Bot Businesses
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Domains, Dashboards, and Hosting for Discord Bot Businesses

What it takes to run a Discord bot as a real product: a dashboard, a domain, a database, and hosting that supports all three together.

Sep 03, 2026 Read article
Best VPS Hosting Providers: How to Actually Compare Them
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Best VPS Hosting Providers: How to Actually Compare Them

A practical framework for comparing VPS hosting providers on the specs that matter โ€” CPU, NVMe storage, root access, and support โ€” not marketing buzzwords.

Sep 03, 2026 Read article
When to Upgrade From a VPS to a Dedicated Server
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When to Upgrade From a VPS to a Dedicated Server

VPS hosting covers most projects, but some workloads eventually outgrow shared hardware. Here are the real signs it is time to move to a dedicated server.

Aug 30, 2026 Read article
Cloud vs VPS vs Dedicated Hosting: Which One Do You Actually Need?
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Cloud vs VPS vs Dedicated Hosting: Which One Do You Actually Need?

These three hosting types get lumped together constantly. Here is a clear, practical comparison to help you pick the right one for your project.

Aug 30, 2026 Read article
Choose Your VPS Deployment Location: Why It Matters and How Pricing Works
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Choose Your VPS Deployment Location: Why It Matters and How Pricing Works

Some VPS plans now let you pick exactly which node your server deploys to, with clear per-location pricing.

Aug 28, 2026 Read article
How to Get a Dedicated Public IP for Your VPS Without Buying a New Server
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How to Get a Dedicated Public IP for Your VPS Without Buying a New Server

If your VPS provider only gives you a private IP, or you need a second dedicated IP, here's the fix.

Aug 26, 2026 Read article