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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.
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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.
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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.
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VPS Hosting
What Additional IPv4 Addresses Are Actually For
Real use cases for a second IP on your VPS, and how to add one.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
VPS Hosting
Guides
VPS Add-ons Explained: Extra vCPU, RAM, Disk, IPs and Bandwidth
Real, current pricing for every VPS add-on RepublicNodes sells — extra vCPU, RAM, disk, additional IPv4 addresses, and extra bandwidth.
VPS Hosting
Buying Guide
RepublicNodes KVM VPS Plans Compared
Every KVM VPS we sell out of Singapore — real vCPU, RAM, disk and bandwidth specs with current pricing.
VPS Hosting
Guides
Booting a VPS From Your Own Custom ISO
How to install an operating system we don't offer by default: upload a custom ISO link, boot from it, and install through the console — no support ticket needed.
VPS Hosting
Guides
Reinstalling Your VPS: What You Keep, What Changes
How the VPS panel's Reinstall feature actually works: what stays the same (IP, plan), what's wiped (disk), and how bandwidth usage is protected even though the counters reset.
VPS Hosting
Guides
How VPS Bandwidth Works Here (and What Happens at 100%)
How we measure VPS bandwidth, why it survives a reboot or reinstall, and exactly what happens (a 1 Mbps speed cap) when you hit 100% of your monthly quota.
VPS Hosting
Guides
VPS Hosting for Developers: What to Look For
What actually matters when choosing a VPS for development work, beyond raw CPU/RAM specs alone.
VPS Hosting
Guides
Best VPS Operating Systems, Compared
A practical comparison of common Linux distributions for VPS hosting, and how to pick one based on your actual use case.
VPS Hosting
Dedicated Servers
VPS or Dedicated Server? A Real Decision Checklist
A practical checklist for deciding between VPS and dedicated server hosting, based on actual workload needs rather than "bigger is better."
VPS Hosting
Guides
Docker Basics for VPS Beginners: Why Containerize Your Applications
A beginner-friendly introduction to Docker on a VPS — what containers actually are, and why they make deploying applications easier.
VPS Hosting
Security
How to Secure Your VPS: A Practical Checklist
The essential security steps every VPS owner should take in the first hour after deployment — SSH keys, firewall rules, and basic hardening.
VPS Hosting
Guides
Node.js Hosting Explained: What You Actually Need to Run a Node App
A practical guide to hosting a Node.js application — process management, environment variables, and why a VPS is often the right fit.
VPS Hosting
Web Hosting
Shared Hosting vs VPS vs Dedicated: When to Actually Upgrade
The real, practical signals that mean it's time to move from shared hosting to a VPS, or from a VPS to a dedicated server — not just "when you feel like it."
VPS Hosting
Budget
Cheap VPS Hosting in India: What to Check Before You Buy
Budget VPS plans in India vary wildly in what they actually deliver. Here's what to verify before committing — CPU allocation, storage type, and root access included.
VPS Hosting
Guides
VPS Hosting Explained: When You Actually Need Root Access
The difference between shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers — and how to know when your project has outgrown shared hosting.
Game Hosting
VPS Hosting
24/7 Uptime: What SLA Should You Actually Expect From Your Host?
How to read hosting uptime guarantees, what counts as "downtime," and realistic expectations for a healthy provider.
Discord Bot Hosting
VPS Hosting
Discord Bot Hosting vs VPS: Which One Do You Actually Need?
A simple decision guide for developers choosing between a dedicated Discord bot hosting plan and a general-purpose VPS.
RepublicNodes
Company News
Why RepublicNodes Is the Smartest Choice for Game, VPS, and Web Hosting in 2026
A deep dive into what sets RepublicNodes apart: owned infrastructure, NVMe everywhere, always-on DDoS protection, and support that actually understands your project.
VPS Hosting
Guides
Managed vs Unmanaged VPS: What "Managed" Should Actually Mean
A clear breakdown of managed vs unmanaged VPS hosting, what real managed support looks like, and how to decide which one fits your project.
Discord Bot Hosting
VPS Hosting
Domains, Dashboards, and Hosting for Discord Bot Businesses
What it takes to run a Discord bot as a real product: a dashboard, a domain, a database, and hosting that supports all three together.
VPS Hosting
Buying Guide
Best VPS Hosting Providers: How to Actually Compare Them
A practical framework for comparing VPS hosting providers on the specs that matter — CPU, NVMe storage, root access, and support — not marketing buzzwords.
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Guides
When to Upgrade From a VPS to a Dedicated Server
VPS hosting covers most projects, but some workloads eventually outgrow shared hardware. Here are the real signs it is time to move to a dedicated server.
VPS Hosting
Buying Guide
Cloud vs VPS vs Dedicated Hosting: Which One Do You Actually Need?
These three hosting types get lumped together constantly. Here is a clear, practical comparison to help you pick the right one for your project.
VPS Hosting
Product Update
Choose Your VPS Deployment Location: Why It Matters and How Pricing Works
Some VPS plans now let you pick exactly which node your server deploys to, with clear per-location pricing.
VPS Hosting
IP Tunneling
How to Get a Dedicated Public IP for Your VPS Without Buying a New Server
If your VPS provider only gives you a private IP, or you need a second dedicated IP, here's the fix.