Guides & tutorials
Practical, production-tested guides for hosting AI agents and apps on a VPS. From securing a fresh server to deploying a self-improving agent in minutes.
Run Claude Code & Codex on a cloud VPS
Spin up a remote dev box and run Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex agentic coding CLIs from anywhere.
How to self-host Hermes Agent on a VPS
Step-by-step guide to running Nous Research's Hermes agent on your own Ubuntu or Debian VPS — install, configure an LLM provider, set up Telegram, and run as a systemd service.
How to self-host OpenClaw on a VPS
Install OpenClaw on a Linux VPS, add your BYOK API key, connect channels (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord), and put it behind HTTPS with Caddy.
Managed vs self-hosted AI agents: how to choose
Compare full control vs zero maintenance. A practical trade-offs table covering time, cost, updates, backups, uptime, and vendor lock-in — so you can pick the right model.
How to host WordPress on a cloud VPS
Pick a VPS, install a LEMP stack (nginx, MariaDB, PHP-FPM), configure a server block, add free TLS via Certbot, and harden your setup.
Self-host n8n for workflow automation
Run n8n with Docker, persist your data with a named volume, put it behind a reverse proxy with HTTPS, enable basic auth, and keep it updated — in under 30 minutes.
Secure your VPS: firewall, SSH keys & fail2ban
Lock down a fresh Ubuntu/Debian VPS: create a sudo user, harden SSH, configure UFW, install fail2ban, enable unattended security upgrades, and set up basic monitoring.
Skip the setup
Launch a managed AI agent or cloud VPS in about 30 seconds — no Linux expertise required. HTTPS, backups, and updates handled for you.
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