
How to Secure a VPS Server with CrowdSec (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step guide to secure a VPS server with CrowdSec. Covers engine install, firewall bouncer (iptables & nftables), SSH protection, Nginx monitoring, and AppSec WAF.
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Step-by-step guide to secure a VPS server with CrowdSec. Covers engine install, firewall bouncer (iptables & nftables), SSH protection, Nginx monitoring, and AppSec WAF.

Learn SSH port forwarding in Linux: local, remote, and dynamic tunneling. Set up persistent tunnels with systemd, SSH config, and security best practices.

Learn SSH ProxyJump and jump host setup for secure remote server access. Step-by-step bastion host configuration, security hardening, and troubleshooting.

Learn how to monitor server resources (CPU, memory, disk, network) and Docker containers with Beszel, Netdata, Dozzle & Prometheus. Free self-hosted tools compared.

Find which processes use swap space in Linux with smem, /proc/VmSwap, and shell scripts. Covers swappiness tuning, swap troubleshooting, and container swap tracking.

Configure Postfix to relay emails through external SMTP servers like Brevo, Mailgun, or Amazon SES. Step-by-step setup guide with an automated script.

Master the Linux command line with this cheat sheet of 100+ essential Linux commands. Covers file management, networking, system admin, and modern CLI tools, all with practical examples for 2026.

Add a new drive to Ubuntu LVM: pvcreate, vgcreate, lvcreate, ext4 format, and persistent mount with fstab nofail. Step-by-step guide for Ubuntu 24.04.

Let's see how we can monitor CPU usage on a server and receive emails.

Run disk, network, and CPU benchmarks on your VPS using YABS and other tools. Compare providers before you commit.