Increasing Security on Your Linux VPS
The internet is the source of income for millions of people, and it could be considered one of the best creations of technology. However, with time, the internet has become vulnerable to security threats. Thus, your Linux VPS is also susceptible to these risks, as it is hosted on the internet. Your VPS can contain sensitive data of yourself or your customers. Moreover, the virtual private server could be essential to your...
Read More about Increasing Security on Your Linux VPSGenerating and Using SSH Keys, Part 3
In previous tutorials in this series, we went over generating SSH keys and how to use them. We'll wrap up the series by showing you how to turn off password authentication on your server. Why Configu...
Read More about Generating and Using SSH Keys, Part 3How to secure your WordPress Site
WordPress is a powerful and open-source CMS based on PHP. It is no doubt that it is one of the most used platform for a blog, e-commerce stores, portfolios, and much more. According to some sources, W...
Read More about How to secure your WordPress SiteWhat is 2-Factor Authentication?
This article was contributed by Dustin B. Cisneros from RackNerd. If you are looking for a new VPS or web hosting service, be sure to check out RackNerd’s latest LowEndBox specials! In this article, w...
Read More about What is 2-Factor Authentication?Interview: Q&A with RackNerd Digital Content Manager Dave Cooper
Today we're sitting down RackNerd's digital content manager, Dave Cooper to talk about the evolving hosting market, how to differentiate in a crowded space and his experience over the years. So let's...
Read More about Interview: Q&A with RackNerd Digital Content Manager Dave CooperGenerating and Using SSH Keys, Part 1
Traditionally, authentication in Unix-based systems is done with passwords. This tests "something you know". SSH keys offer a higher level of security by adding "something you have"- in this case, a...
Read More about Generating and Using SSH Keys, Part 1How to Install Remote Desktop on Ubuntu 20.04 with XRDP
This article was contributed by Dustin B. Cisneros of RackNerd - LowEndBox appreciates your contribution as always! Looking for a KVM VPS to run Remote Desktop on? Be sure to check out RackNerd’s late...
Read More about How to Install Remote Desktop on Ubuntu 20.04 with XRDPInterview: Q&A with Ditlev Bredahl, CEO of OnApp
Our LowEndBox Interview Series has featured many interesting personalities so far and today we're excited to bring you an interview with the CEO of OnApp, Ditlev Bredahl. The name OnApp will be famil...
Read More about Interview: Q&A with Ditlev Bredahl, CEO of OnAppTake Control of Your Cron Jobs With Rundeck
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to setup and get started with Rundeck, a free (as in beer) job control solution. Why Rundeck? For some simple needs, crontab suffices. If you have a job you want...
Read More about Take Control of Your Cron Jobs With RundeckInterview: Q&A with LowEndTalk Member jsg
LowEndTalk member @jsg has been on LET for a little more than two years. In that time he's gained a lot of respect in the community for the depth of his technical understanding on many fronts. From...
Read More about Interview: Q&A with LowEndTalk Member jsgPhillipDi.com – VPN Proxy Service for $9.99/year – Among the lowest we’ve ever seen!
Phillip Di recently submitted their first offer ever to LowEndBox and wow is it a good value. For just $9.99 you get a full year of VPN/Proxy service. Phillip himself wants you to know that 7 years ag...
Read More about PhillipDi.com – VPN Proxy Service for $9.99/year – Among the lowest we’ve ever seen!Protect Your VPS With an Electronic Pitbull: Active Firewalls
A firewall is a security tool that blocks network traffic, with many different configuration options. For example, you could configure your firewall to block all traffic except attempts to connect to...
Read More about Protect Your VPS With an Electronic Pitbull: Active FirewallsCentOS 6 End of Life is Coming! Upgrade to a new CentOS 7 VPS Now
This article was contributed by the folks at RackNerd - a provider of shared hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting, dedicated servers, DRaaS, colocation, and more. CentOS 6 will reach End of Life on...
Read More about CentOS 6 End of Life is Coming! Upgrade to a new CentOS 7 VPS NowInterview: Q&A with LowEndBox/LowEndTalk Owner Jon Biloh
Today we're continuing our LowEndBox Interview Q&A Series by sitting down with Jon Biloh, the owner of LowEndBox and LowEndTalk. In this interview, he responds to questions submitted by the LowEnd...
Read More about Interview: Q&A with LowEndBox/LowEndTalk Owner Jon BilohWhat is a Hybrid Server? Hybrid Dedicated Servers Explained
Throughout the past year, you may have noticed more Hybrid Server offerings being featured here on LowEndBox. While this is a relatively new offering so to speak, the LowEndBox staff are working to ge...
Read More about What is a Hybrid Server? Hybrid Dedicated Servers ExplainedBest Web Hosting Control Panels after the cPanel Price Hike
Web Hosting Control Panels play a very important role in shared hosting as it provides easy management of web hosting, databases, DNS configuration and mail box. One of the most common control panel,...
Read More about Best Web Hosting Control Panels after the cPanel Price HikeInterview: Q&A with Low End Talk Moderator Nekki
In this interview, we connect with the legendary @Nekki, whose account dates from August 2011. As of this writing he has over 18,700 comments, and an even more impressive 20,000+ thanks. From his bre...
Read More about Interview: Q&A with Low End Talk Moderator Nekki$1 VPS – 1 USD VPS Per Month (Updated July 2026)
Can you really get a VPS for only a dollar a month...and if you can, how reliable are the hosts? Believe it or not - and you don't have to believe us because we've got links for you! - there are a number of really excellent hosts who have VPSes in this price range. Click for all the offers!
Read More about $1 VPS – 1 USD VPS Per Month (Updated July 2026)Server Space – 1GB Windows VPS in NJ or Amsterdam for $6/mo plus and Exclusive Coupon
Server Space submitted their first offer to Low End Box with four different VPS options ranging from 1GB and 2GB Windows and also 1GB and 2GB Ubuntu Linux hosted in either NJ, USA or Amsterdam, The Ne...
Read More about Server Space – 1GB Windows VPS in NJ or Amsterdam for $6/mo plus and Exclusive CouponImproved Server Security By Closing Ports With nmap Monitoring
A cardinal rule of security is to avoid running services you don't need. A logical extension of that rule is to not expose ports to the public Internet unnecessarily. You may have a very good reason...
Read More about Improved Server Security By Closing Ports With nmap MonitoringPoll Results: Preferred Virtualization Engine for Cheap VPS Hosting
On May 15th we asked our users to tell us which virtualization engine they most preferred as the basis of their cheap VPS hosting plans. After 9 days of voting and 327 unique votes, the answer is in,...
Read More about Poll Results: Preferred Virtualization Engine for Cheap VPS HostingDo I need to be technically-inclined to use a VPS?
Yes and No. A Linux VPS does require some technical understanding because you will generally be accessing it using either a web hosting control panel, like cPanel, or by a terminal session (text only)...
Read More about Do I need to be technically-inclined to use a VPS?How secure is a VPS?
A VPS is generally as secure as a private dedicated server. Ultimately how secure your virtual private server is depends on the steps you take to securing it. At LowEndBox we are big on security and h...
Read More about How secure is a VPS?Free SSL with NGINX and LetsEncrypt on Debian 10
Let's Encrypt is a free https certificate you can install on your cheap VPS for free, browser-validated https. In this tutorial, we'll walk through setting up Let's Encrypt https on an nginx host run...
Read More about Free SSL with NGINX and LetsEncrypt on Debian 10HostNOC – Managed Xeon L5520/64GB RAM Dedicated Server Deal from $139.95/mo
HostNoc sent in an offer on their managed dedicated server lineup recently and we wanted to bring this offer to your attention. Their starter managed dedicated server is $139.95/month (normally $279.9...
Read More about HostNOC – Managed Xeon L5520/64GB RAM Dedicated Server Deal from $139.95/mo
