Hostxpeed VPS Management Overview
Complete overview of your Hostxpeed VPS service detail page and management features.
Getting Started
New to Hostxpeed? Start here.
How to Secure Your VPS in 10 Steps
Essential security steps to protect your Hostxpeed VPS from common threats.
How to Allow SSH in UFW
Learn how to properly allow SSH access through UFW firewall without locking yourself out.
How to Enable UFW Firewall
Learn how to enable UFW firewall on your Hostxpeed VPS for basic security.
How to Generate SSH Key Pair
Learn how to create SSH keys for passwordless and more secure server authentication.
How to Set Timezone on Ubuntu/Debian
Step-by-step guide to change your VPS timezone using timedatectl command.
How to Reboot Your VPS
Two methods to reboot your Hostxpeed VPS: via the client portal or using SSH command line.
How to Reinstall OS on Your VPS
Step-by-step guide to request an operating system reinstall on your Hostxpeed VPS through the client portal.
How to Check Server Resources (CPU, RAM, Disk)
Two methods to monitor your VPS resources: via Hostxpeed portal (live stats) and via SSH commands.
How to Update Your VPS Server
Learn how to keep your Hostxpeed VPS secure and up-to-date with system updates and security patches.
How to Create a New Sudo User
Learn how to create a new user with sudo (administrative) privileges on your Hostxpeed VPS for better security.
Understanding Your Hostxpeed Welcome Email
A complete guide to understanding what information is in your Hostxpeed welcome email after signing up.
How to Change Your Root Password
Learn how to securely change your VPS root password via Hostxpeed portal or SSH command line.
First 5 Things to Do After Buying a VPS
New to VPS? Here are the 5 essential steps you should take immediately after purchasing your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Install HestiaCP Control Panel
Complete guide to installing HestiaCP on your Hostxpeed VPS for easy server management.
How to Access Your VPS via SSH
Learn how to connect to your VPS server using SSH on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
How to Install PHP on VPS
Learn how to install PHP on your Hostxpeed VPS for web applications.
How to Install MySQL on VPS
Learn how to install MySQL database on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Install Apache on VPS
Learn how to install Apache web server on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Install Nginx on VPS
Learn how to install Nginx web server on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Install Docker on VPS
Learn how to install Docker on your Hostxpeed VPS for containerized applications.
How to Install Python on VPS
Learn how to install Python on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Install Node.js on VPS
Learn how to install Node.js on your Hostxpeed VPS for JavaScript applications.
How to Clone GitHub Repo on VPS
Learn how to clone and manage GitHub repositories on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Extract Compressed Files
Learn how to extract various compressed file formats on your VPS.
How to Compress Files
Learn how to compress files and directories using tar, gzip, and zip on your VPS.
How to Restore Files from Backup
Learn how to restore files from various backup formats on your VPS.
How to Backup Files Manually
Learn how to manually backup important files and directories on your VPS.
How to Change Network Config
Learn how to modify network configuration on your VPS (advanced users only).
How to Set Custom DNS
Learn how to change DNS servers on your VPS (e.g., to Cloudflare or Google DNS).
How to Flush DNS Cache
Learn how to clear DNS cache on your VPS (if using systemd-resolved).
How to Check DNS Resolution
Learn how to check DNS resolution and look up domain records from your VPS.
How to Trace Route
Learn how to trace network path to a destination using traceroute.
How to Ping a Domain from VPS
Learn how to test network connectivity using ping command on your VPS.
How to Set Up Email Alerts
Learn how to configure email alerts for system events on your VPS.
How to Upgrade OS Version
Learn how to upgrade your VPS operating system to a newer version.
How to Check OS Version
Learn how to check which operating system and version your VPS is running.
How to Check Kernel Version
Learn how to check which Linux kernel your VPS is running.
How to Check Service Logs
Learn how to view logs for systemd services on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Disable Service on Boot
Learn how to prevent services from starting automatically on boot.
How to Enable Service on Boot
Learn how to configure services to start automatically when your VPS boots.
How to Start/Stop/Restart a Service
Learn how to manage systemd services on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Check Systemd Services
Learn how to list and check status of systemd services on your VPS.
How to Reset UFW
Learn how to reset UFW firewall to default settings on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Delete UFW Rule
Learn how to remove firewall rules from UFW on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Allow HTTP/HTTPS in UFW
Learn how to allow web traffic through UFW firewall for your website.
How to Check Firewall Status
Learn how to check if UFW firewall is active and see current rules on your VPS.
How to Check Which Service Is Using a Port
Learn how to identify which service or process is listening on a specific port.
How to Close a Port on VPS
Learn how to close ports in UFW firewall on your Hostxpeed VPS for better security.
How to Open a Port on VPS
Learn how to open ports in UFW firewall on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Check Open Ports
Learn how to check which ports are open and listening on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Add Environment Variables
Learn how to set and manage environment variables on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Remove Cron Jobs
Learn how to delete scheduled cron jobs from your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to View Cron Jobs
Learn how to list and inspect scheduled cron jobs on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Set Up Cron Job
Learn how to schedule automated tasks using cron jobs on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Change File Ownership
Learn how to change file and directory ownership using chown and chgrp commands.
How to Change File Permissions
Learn how to manage file permissions using chmod on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Rename Files
Learn different ways to rename files on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Create and Delete Directories
Learn how to create and remove directories on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Copy and Move Files
Learn how to copy and move files and directories on your Hostxpeed VPS using cp and mv commands.
How to Create and Delete Files
Learn multiple ways to create and delete files on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to View File Content Without Opening
Learn multiple ways to view file contents without using a text editor on your VPS.
How to Search Inside Files (grep)
Learn how to search for text patterns inside files using the powerful grep command.
How to Edit Files with Vim
Learn how to use the Vim text editor for powerful file editing on your VPS.
How to Edit Files with Nano
Learn how to use the nano text editor to edit configuration and text files on your VPS.
How to Search for a File
Learn how to locate files on your VPS using find, locate, and which commands.
How to Find Large Files on Server
Learn how to locate large files consuming disk space on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Unzip Files on VPS
Learn how to extract zip, tar, gz, and other compressed files on your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Transfer Files Using Rsync
Learn how to efficiently sync files between your local computer and Hostxpeed VPS using rsync.
How to Download Files from Terminal
Learn how to download files directly to your VPS using wget and curl commands.
How to Transfer Files Using SCP
Learn how to securely copy files between your local computer and Hostxpeed VPS using SCP.
How to Use Tmux
Learn how to use tmux (terminal multiplexer) for managing multiple terminal sessions and running persistent tasks.
How to Use Screen for Long Tasks
Learn how to use GNU Screen to run long processes that continue even after disconnecting from SSH.
How to Keep SSH Session Alive
Learn how to prevent SSH sessions from disconnecting due to inactivity.
How to Exit From SSH Session
Learn how to properly close your SSH connection to your Hostxpeed VPS.
How to Clear Terminal Screen
Learn different methods to clear your SSH terminal screen for better readability.
How to See Failed Login Attempts
Learn how to monitor failed SSH login attempts and identify potential brute force attacks.
How to View Login History
Learn how to see who has logged into your VPS and when.
How to Check Server Load Average
Learn how to monitor your server's load average and understand what the numbers mean.
How to Set Up Automatic Security Updates
Learn how to configure your VPS to automatically install security updates for better protection.
How to Install Basic Tools (curl, wget, git, nano)
Learn how to install essential command-line tools on your Hostxpeed VPS for server management.
How to Restart SSH Service
Learn how to restart the SSH service after making configuration changes.
How to Change SSH Port
Learn how to change your SSH port from default 22 to a custom port for better security.
How to Disable Root Login (for security)
Learn how to improve server security by disabling direct root access via SSH.
How to Enable Root Login (if disabled)
Learn how to re-enable root SSH access if it has been disabled for security reasons.
How to Check Memory Usage
Learn how to monitor RAM usage on your VPS using free, top, and vmstat commands.
How to Check Disk Usage
Learn how to monitor disk space usage on your VPS using df and du commands.
How to Kill a Frozen Process
Learn how to terminate unresponsive or frozen processes on your VPS using kill, pkill, and killall commands.
How to View Running Processes
Learn how to see all active processes on your VPS using ps, top, and htop commands.
How to Check Server Uptime
Learn how to check how long your VPS has been running without reboot using simple commands.
How to Add Swap Memory
Learn how to create and configure swap space on your VPS to prevent out-of-memory errors.
How to Set Hostname on Your VPS
Learn how to change your VPS hostname using command line or via the Hostxpeed portal.