Ubuntu VPS Guides
Choose an Ubuntu VPS guide for hosting, image compatibility, setup, costs, SSH troubleshooting or application recovery.
Choose, configure, maintain
Choose Ubuntu VPS hosting
Compare resources, regions, running costs and management needs before ordering. Use the requirements checker to narrow the reviewed plans.
Read the guide 02 / Operating systemChoose an Ubuntu image
Check the release, architecture and software requirements, then choose a compatible image or migration route.
Read the guide 03 / First deploymentSet up your Ubuntu VPS
Choose a deployment route and complete the launch checklist. The command walkthrough targets a fresh Ubuntu 24.04 server with Nginx and HTTPS.
Read the guideUnderstand your free options
Compare free Ubuntu VPS options
Distinguish ongoing free allowances from trial credit, then check eligibility, availability and exit conditions.
Read the guide 02 / Limits and billingCheck the full budget and cleanup
Calculate an example budget, identify charges after stop or deletion, and keep a saved inventory of remaining resources.
Read the guide 03 / Free cloud setupSet up a free Ubuntu Linux VPS
Check Oracle Always Free eligibility, prepare SSH access, follow the network checks and record your setup result.
Read the guideTroubleshooting and recovery
Diagnose an SSH connection error
Choose the error and available access, follow the appropriate checks and keep a record of the correction.
Read the guide 02 / Backup and restoreRestore files, an application and its database
Choose a recovery route, verify the restored service and keep a recovery record. Published test results describe their specific environments.
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