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Initial server setup on Ubuntu
The first steps to get your freshly created server configured, safe and ready for production.
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Create a deploy user on your Ubuntu server
Learn how to create a dedicated deploy user with SSH access on your Ubuntu VPS. This guide works for both Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04.
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Enable Unattended Security Upgrades on Ubuntu Server
Learn how to enable unattended security upgrades on your Ubuntu server to automatically install security updates.
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Install Fail2Ban on Ubuntu Server
In this guide we will install fail2ban on your ubuntu server to further improve system protection
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Update the system and packages on Ubuntu Server
How to update your Ubuntu server to the latest packages and security patches.
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Grant administrative privileges to user on Ubuntu server
Learn how to add a non-root user to the sudo group on your Ubuntu server to grant administrative privileges.
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Create a Linux User on Ubuntu Server
Learn how to create a non-root user on your Ubuntu server for improved security and better management.
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Disabled Password-Based Authentication
Learn how to disable password-based SSH authentication for a non-root user on your Ubuntu server.
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Enabling External Access for Your Regular User on Ubuntu Server
Learn how to enable external SSH access for a non-root user on your Ubuntu server, ensuring secure and efficient remote management.