• December 31, 2022

How to Change the Hostname of a Vultr Cloud Server

Introduction When you deploy a new Vultr cloud server, you can set the Server Hostname on the deployment page. Later, if you decide to change the server name, you can use the Change Hostname form in the server’s Settings menu. However, if you use this method to change the hostname, Vultr destroys the cloud server and…

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Introduction to Vultr DNS

Vultr offers free DNS hosting for customers’ domains. Vultr’s nameservers are on an AnyCAST network to ensure fast DNS resolution. You are not required to use Vultr DNS when using other Vultr services, but it’s fast, free, and easy to use. Here’s how. 1. Create a new DNS Zone The created domain…

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Wildcard Let’s Encrypt SSL for One-Click LAMP

Introduction Let’s Encrypt is an automated, open certificate authority that offers free TLS/SSL certificates for the public’s benefit. The service is provided by the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG). This tutorial describes how to install a wildcard Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate using certbot and lego on the Vultr One-Click LAMP…

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Use a Wildcard Let’s Encrypt Certificate with Vultr Load Balancer

Introduction Let’s Encrypt is an automated, open certificate authority that offers free TLS/SSL certificates for the public’s benefit. The service is provided by the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG). This tutorial describes how to install a wildcard Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate using certbot on a Vultr Load Balancer. Overview The…

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Best Practices when Migrating to Vultr

Introduction This guide describes, in general terms, the high-level steps to migrate your services from another cloud host to Vultr. These steps also apply when migrating an on-premise system to our cloud. The exact procedure you need to perform varies depending on your operating system and applications. We’ve included links…

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Install DirectAdmin on Debian 10

Introduction DirectAdmin is a popular Graphical User Interface (GUI) and control panel that helps you to install and manage a full web-server stack on a wide variety of modern operating systems. This documentation will guide you through the installation process on Debian 10 Buster. Prerequisites 1. Purchase a Valid License Running…

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