Operations
Organize a digital purchase record for your team
Keep versions, ownership and deployment notes without sharing the customer account.
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Pricing
A checklist for local-currency software pricing
Keep source amounts, generated prices, manual overrides and invoice history understandable.
Development
Why an extension installer should have a preview
A safe refusal can reveal a custom-code conflict before application files are changed.
Digital Products
Choose one-time or recurring access for a digital download
Connect the billing period to a clear delivery and update policy.
Digital Products
Publish a digital release without replacing its history
Keep immutable archives and clear notes so customers can identify the version they received.
Billing
Test a membership addon offer before enabling it
Use qualifying and non-qualifying accounts to verify the intended pricing boundary.
Billing
Why a preorder receipt is not a delivery confirmation
Separate reservation payment, staff release and the start of service access.
Digital Products
A release-readiness review for a paid extension
Check the package, listing and purchase experience before publishing a software resource.
Billing
Currency
Review renewals without mixing catalog and invoice prices
Use the issued bill and service agreement to explain an existing charge.
Backups
Operations
Choose an owner for your server recovery plan
Make recovery responsibilities explicit before a missing password or unavailable administrator blocks a restore.
Operations
Communication
Write a maintenance announcement customers can use
Explain affected services, timing, expected impact and the next update without making unsupported promises.
Game hosting
Planning
Use a capacity worksheet for a community server event
List the workload, optional features and evidence you need before choosing a larger plan.
DNS
Web hosting
Make a DNS record inventory before a website launch
Preserve mail, verification and application records while changing a website destination.
VPN
Networking
Separate VPN connectivity from application access
A connected tunnel is one check; DNS, routing and the destination service are separate checks.
Networking
Tunnels
Document the target before forwarding a port
Check the local listener, protocol and destination before exposing an application through a tunnel.
Bot hosting
Development
Test bot changes in a separate community
Keep development events, notifications and permissions away from the production audience.
Bot hosting
Security
Rotate a bot token with a deployment checklist
Replace a secret without leaving old copies in logs, files and unattended deployments.
Databases
Backups
Test a restored database through the application
An import that finishes without errors still needs an application-level verification.
Storage
Operations
Measure disk-capacity runway before the server is full
Use growth rate, temporary work and recovery needs to plan a practical storage margin.
VPS
Docker
Keep container logs from becoming a disk-capacity surprise
Understand the configured logging path and retention before a busy application fills the server.
VPS
Operations
Record a read-only baseline on a new VPS
Understand your server before installing a stack or changing its network policy.
WordPress
Web hosting
Use WordPress staging without duplicate emails or orders
Keep a test copy isolated from production side effects before trying a major change.
Email hosting
Migration
Move email with a mailbox inventory and a verification plan
Track folders, addresses and sending settings before changing mail delivery.
Web hosting
Email
Test your website contact form from visitor to inbox
Check submission, delivery, replies and failure handling rather than only the success message.
Operations
Security
Hand over a hosting project without sharing passwords
Prepare ownership, deployment and recovery notes so a new maintainer can work independently.
Operations
Support
Write a useful post-incident review for your server
Turn an interruption into a small set of clear operational improvements.
Security
Game panel
Review server-team permissions before sending invitations
Give collaborators the access their job needs without sharing billing credentials.
Game hosting
Community
Prepare a game world for a launch event
Separate capacity planning, world preparation and player communications before opening the server.
Performance
Game hosting
Capture server performance before and after a change
Compare the same workload and observation window instead of judging a server by one screenshot.
Minecraft
Troubleshooting
Find a plugin conflict without changing everything at once
Keep a reproducible test and a change log while isolating a server plugin failure.
Game hosting
Configurations
Version a game-server configuration pack like a release
Keep a file inventory, compatibility notes and a reproducible test alongside each configuration archive.
Pricing
Digital products
Why a dollar-priced download has a changing INR amount
Follow the source price, exchange-rate observation and final invoice as separate records.
Digital products
Support
Support duration and update access: read both before buying
A package can include files, future versions and assistance on different timelines.
Digital products
Licensing
License terms, reference keys and software activation are different
Understand what a digital purchase key records and what actually enforces an installation limit.
Digital products
Game hosting
Before buying a server setup or configuration pack
Check versions, dependencies, permissions and installation scope before downloading a premade setup.
Paymenter
Extensions
Plan a controlled Paymenter extension installation
Prepare compatibility checks, a backup, validation and a rollback route before changing a billing platform.
Billing
Operations
Build a renewal calendar for a growing server fleet
Track owners, currencies and due dates without confusing invoice grouping with subscription changes.
Paymenter
Extensions
Combine Invoices for Paymenter: one checkout for eligible renewals
Meet the downloadable extension that lets customers select eligible renewal invoices and pay them together.
Billing
Addons
Addon benefits and hourly plans: understand your next bill
Know which prices depend on an active qualifying service, which invoices remain unchanged and how prepaid hourly periods work.
Troubleshooting
DNS
Is it DNS, the network, or your application?
A practical sequence for investigating an unreachable server without changing everything at once.
Game panel
Files
Browser editor or SFTP? Choose a safer file workflow
Use the right tool for configs, logs, archives and full game-server migrations.
Backups
Operations
Run a recovery drill before your next server update
A short rehearsal can reveal missing databases, incompatible versions and backup gaps before downtime forces a restore.
Buying guides
Pricing
How to read a hosting price before you buy
Compare the full billing period, required resources, setup fees and renewal details rather than the headline number.
Billing
Invoices
One payment for several server renewals
A practical guide to grouping eligible renewal invoices without losing track of individual services.
VPN
Guides
Setting Up WireGuard VPN on Any Device (Desktop, iOS, Android)
QR code setup for mobile, config import for desktop, and what to do if a config ever leaks.
VPN
Guides
Speed vs Bandwidth VPN Plans: Which One Should You Pick?
How to choose between a fixed speed cap with unlimited data, or full speed with a monthly data allowance.
VPN
About RepublicNodes
Introducing WireGuard VPN: Fast, Private, Real Infrastructure
A real WireGuard VPN with speed-based and bandwidth-based plans, QR code setup for mobile, and one-click config import for desktop.
About RepublicNodes
Billing
Out of Stock Doesn't Mean Wait: Pre-Order Your Next Server
How pre-orders work on RepublicNodes — flexible deposit options and automatic fulfilment the moment stock opens up.
DNS
Domains & DNS
Automate Your DNS with the RepublicNodes API
A quick-start guide to the DNS Hosting API — scoped keys, endpoints, and a working dynamic DNS updater example.
DNS
Domains & DNS
How to Point Your Domain's Nameservers to RepublicNodes
Step-by-step: finding your nameservers, updating them at your registrar, and confirming propagation with a live status check.
DNS
Domains & DNS
DNS Records Explained: A, CNAME, MX, TXT and When to Use Each
A plain-language guide to every DNS record type RepublicNodes DNS Hosting supports, and what each one is actually for.
DNS
Domains & DNS
Introducing DNS Hosting: Manage Your Domain Right From Your Dashboard
Full DNS record control, live nameserver status, and an API — all from the same dashboard you already use for your servers.
WhatsApp Bot Hosting
Guide
WhatsApp Bot Hosting: How to Avoid Number Bans and Rate Limits
WhatsApp automation carries real ban risk if you ignore how WhatsApp detects bot-like behavior. Here is how to host a bot without losing your number.
Telegram Bot Hosting
Guide
Telegram Bot Hosting: Webhooks vs Polling, and Which One You Should Use
Polling and webhooks are the two ways a Telegram bot receives updates. Here is how to pick the right one for a hosted bot.
Minecraft Hosting
New Plan
Introducing the Dragon Egg Plan: Our New 64GB Performance Minecraft Server
A new top-tier Performance Minecraft plan: 64GB RAM, 800% CPU, and 240GB NVMe storage for the largest networks and modpacks.
Reseller Program
Business
Starting a Hosting Business in 2026: Reseller Program vs Building Your Own Infrastructure
Thinking about starting a hosting business? Here is the real trade-off between buying your own servers and reselling on RepublicNodes infrastructure.
Reseller Program
Commissions
How RepublicNodes Reseller Commissions Work: Storefront Margin vs Referral Payouts
Reseller earnings work two different ways depending on how a customer found you — storefront margin on your own sales, and commission on direct referrals to the main site.
Reseller Program
White-Label Hosting
White-Label Hosting Explained: What Running a RepublicNodes Reseller Storefront Actually Looks Like
A closer look at what "white-label" really means on RepublicNodes: your own domain, your own branding, and a database that belongs to you alone.
Reseller Program
White-Label Hosting
Introducing the RepublicNodes Reseller Program: Build Your Own Hosting Brand
Run your own branded game server and hosting business on RepublicNodes infrastructure, with your own domain, your own prices, and your own customers.
Guides
Telegram Bots
How to Deploy a Telegram Bot on RepublicNodes
The full deployment process for Telegram Bot Hosting: uploading code, Git pulls, dependencies, and your entry point file.
Guides
WhatsApp Bots
How to Deploy a WhatsApp Bot on RepublicNodes
Full WhatsApp bot deployment including the QR authentication step every WhatsApp bot needs.
Telegram Bots
Buying Guide
Telegram Bot Hosting: Which Plan Should You Pick?
Real specs and pricing across all five Telegram Bot Hosting tiers, including the Trader and Elite Trader plans.
WhatsApp Bots
Buying Guide
WhatsApp Bot Hosting: Which Plan Should You Pick?
Real specs and pricing across all five WhatsApp Bot Hosting tiers, plus a sizing note for whatsapp-web.js specifically.
Discord Bots
Buying Guide
Discord Bot Hosting: Which Plan Should You Pick?
Real specs and pricing across all five Discord Bot Hosting tiers, including why a Trader tier exists for Discord.
Guides
Trading Bots
How to Host a Crypto Trading Bot: What You Actually Need
Why trading bots need different resources than a chat bot, plus real security practices for exchange API keys.
Guides
Telegram Bots
How to Get a Telegram Bot Token, and Keep It Safe
The BotFather process for getting a token, and the real mistakes that leak one.
Guides
WhatsApp Bots
whatsapp-web.js vs Baileys: Which Library Should You Use?
A real comparison of the two dominant WhatsApp bot libraries and when to pick each.
Guides
Bot Hosting
How to Keep Your Bot Running 24/7
What hosting actually guarantees versus what your own code needs to handle for real uptime.
Guides
Telegram Bots
Common Telegram Bot Hosting Errors, and Fixes
The most common Telegram bot deployment errors and exactly how to fix each one.
Guides
WhatsApp Bots
Common WhatsApp Bot Hosting Errors, and Fixes
Session, QR, and rate-limit issues specific to WhatsApp bots, and how to actually resolve them.
Guides
Bot Hosting
Python vs Node.js for Your Bot: Which Should You Choose?
A practical language choice guide for Discord, Telegram and WhatsApp bots, including why trading bots lean Python.
Guides
Panel Features
How to Use the Live Console on Your Game Server
What the live console is actually for, and how to use it to debug startup issues, run admin commands, and watch errors as they happen.
Guides
Panel Features
How to Use the File Manager: Upload, Edit, Extract
Everything the browser-based File Manager can do: uploading, editing configs, extracting archives, and moving files without FTP.
Guides
Backups
How to Create and Restore a Backup, Step by Step
The exact steps to create a manual backup and restore one, plus what happens when you run out of backup slots.
Guides
Panel Features
How to Set Up Scheduled Tasks on Your Server
How to automate restarts, backups, and console commands on a timer using the Schedules tab.
Guides
Panel Features
How to Add Subusers, and What the Permissions Actually Mean
How to share server management with co-admins or moderators, and exactly what each permission group grants.
Guides
Panel Features
How to Create and Connect a MySQL Database
How to create a database from the panel and connect to it from a plugin, mod, or external tool.
Guides
Panel Features
Understanding the Network Tab: Ports and Allocations
What an allocation actually is, what extra ports are used for, and how to manage them from the Network tab.
Guides
Panel Features
How to Use the Startup Tab and Change Your Server Version
How the Startup tab controls your server version and launch settings, and how to change versions safely.
Guides
Panel Features
What Is an "Egg," and Why Does It Matters?
What an egg actually is, and why it matters for versions, variables, and switching game/server software.
Guides
Account
How to Reset Your Account Password
The real password reset process, what to do if the email never arrives, and a note on 2FA recovery.
Guides
VPS Hosting
How to Add Your SSH Key at Checkout
How to set an SSH key when ordering a VPS so it is ready for secure, password-free login immediately.
Guides
VPS Hosting
Choosing a VPS Template: Ubuntu and Beyond
What OS template our KVM VPS plans ship with, why Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is the default, and when to use a custom ISO instead.
Guides
VPS Hosting
How to Reset Your VPS Root Password From the Panel
The self-service way to reset a locked-out VPS root password, no ticket required.
Guides
VPS Hosting
What Additional IPv4 Addresses Are Actually For
Real use cases for a second IP on your VPS, and how to add one.
Guides
VPS Hosting
How to Extend Your Disk After Buying More Storage
The one manual step needed inside your VPS after buying the extra-disk add-on: growing the partition and filesystem.
Guides
VPS Hosting
VPS Console vs SSH: When to Use Which
When the browser-based console is the right tool versus SSH, and why keeping both available matters.
Guides
VPS Hosting
What the OOM Killer Does, and Why Your Process Got Killed
Why a process can die with no error at all, how to confirm it was the Linux OOM killer, and what to do about it.
Guides
VPS Hosting
Choosing the Right VPS CPU and RAM for Your Workload
A practical sizing guide for picking a VPS tier based on what you are actually running.
Guides
Billing
How Autopay Actually Charges You, Step by Step
The exact mechanics of Autopay: turning it on, when charges actually happen, and what to do if one fails.
Guides
Billing
How to Apply a Coupon Code at Checkout
Where to enter a coupon code, why it might not work, and what it does and does not apply to.
Guides
Billing
What Happens When a Service Is Suspended for Non-Payment
The real suspension and termination timeline, what suspension does and does not delete, and how to get back online.
Guides
Billing
How to Switch Your Storefront Currency
How the INR/USD currency switcher works and what it actually changes.
Guides
Billing
How to Pay With USDT (Crypto), Step by Step
The exact steps for paying with USDT on TRC20, and the one mistake that can lose funds permanently.
Guides
Affiliate Program
How the Affiliate Program Actually Pays You
How referral tracking works, how the recurring 15% commission is calculated, and tips that actually convert.
Guides
Support
How to Write a Support Ticket That Gets Answered Fast
What to include in a ticket so it gets solved in one reply instead of five back-and-forths.
Guides
Billing
How to Find and Download Your Invoices
Where every invoice on your account lives, what is on it, and how to download one for records.
Guides
Billing
What a Prorated Upgrade Actually Costs
The exact formula used to calculate what you pay (or get credited) when you upgrade or downgrade mid-cycle.
Guides
Billing
Why Your Payment Didn't Show Up, and What to Do
Why a genuinely successful payment can fail to show up automatically, and the fastest way to get it resolved.
Guides
Server List
What Is the RepublicNodes Server List?
What our public server directory is, who can list a server, and how ranking works.