Spinning up your own Linux server in the cloud takes about ten minutes and a few dollars a month. In this beginners guide I’ll walk you through creating a VPS on DigitalOcean from scratch – no prior server experience needed.
We’ll start by generating an SSH key so your server is locked down from the very first boot, then create a Droplet, add a startup script that configures the machine for you automatically, and walk through the settings worth turning on. Finally we’ll SSH in and talk about what to do with it.
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00:00 – Intro
01:26 – Enjoy ad-free Linux videos!
03:04 – Create an SSH Key for Secure Server Access
06:21 – How to Create a DigitalOcean Droplet (Step by Step)
08:38 – Automate Setup with a Droplet Startup Script
11:39 – Droplet Settings: Backups, Monitoring & Firewalls
12:26 – One-on-one Linux assistance/tutoring
13:34 – Connecting to Your Droplet via SSH
15:37 – Next Steps: What to Host on Your New Server
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