BitLaunch News and Guides

[Quick Guide] How to check if Apache is running

Need to know whether Apache is running? This guide will show you how to check in just a few seconds.

Steps to follow after launching your anonymous VPS

Here's everything you should do after launching your anonymous VPS to ensure its smooth functioning and continued security.

How to install a GUI on your Ubuntu VPS in minutes

Here's how to install a GUI on your Ubuntu VPS so that you can get back to a familiar productivity environment.

How to create a file in Linux Terminal [Quick Guide]

Here's how to use touch and cat to create single or multiple files of your choosing.

How to Install Outline VPN on a VPS

Get started with an Outline VPN in a few minutes using BitLaunch VPS servers.

[Quick guide] How to delete a line in nano

It can be difficult for beginners to work out how to delete a line in nano. Here's how to do it in three simple steps.

How to check your SSH key fingerprint (verify the authenticity of the remote host)

Verifying the authenticity of your server is very important when connecting to it for the first time. Here's how to do it.

How to change your password on Windows 10

This shows you the password change process on Windows 10 via the account UI, shortcut, and command-line.

How to Install and Configure Nginx on CentOS 7

Nginx is one of the world's most popular web servers. Here are two routes to install it where you can find your key config locations.

How to start an anonymous blog

Putting your thoughts into the world is scary. Here's how to do it anonymously.

5 Reasons to use an anonymous VPS

In recent years, "anonymous" has almost become synonymous with "illegal". Here are five legitimate reasons to use an anonymous VPS.

How to Save in Vim

Vim is a powerful text editor, but its multiple modes can be intimidating. Here's how to use it to save files.

The PHPBitLaunch library: A new way to interact with our API

At BitLaunch, we're always looking at ways to make our platform more useful and accessible to developers. The latest improvement in that vein is PHPBitLaunch – a PHP client library for accessing the BitLaunch API.

How to host a simple website on a VPS

We demystify the website hosting process on a VPS so that you can feel confident with whatever business, blog, or service you're creating.

SSH vs RDP: Which is best for VPS server hosting?

RDP and SSH are the two main protocols used to connect to remote servers. This is what you need to know about each.

How to send the Ctrl + Alt + Del command in Windows RDP

Having trouble using Ctrl + Alt + Del on your Windows RDP server? Here's how to fix it.

How to add SSL to Nginx

SSL keeps your user's information secure and helps your website rank on search engines. Here's how to set it up on Nginx.

How to upgrade your pip package to the latest version

Pip is a useful tool for managing and installing python packages. Here's how to upgrade it on various operating systems.

Introducing: Fast SSL setup with the BitLaunch LEMP app

Add SSL to your Nginx server with a single command via the BitLaunch LEMP app.

How to check your nodejs version

Knowing what node.js and npm versions you're running is important for troubleshooting and security. This guide will show you how to check it.

Quick guide: How to check your Ubuntu version

You can quickly check your Ubuntu version via a variety of terminal commands.

How to use MetaTrader 4

This tutorial will show you how to use MetaTrader 4 on your Windows or Linux forex VPS. We’ll be covering aspects such as account creation, opening, and closing positions, chart customization, price alerts, and more.

How to host your own Whoogle instance

Tired of Google tracking? Here's how to host an ad-free, tracker-free version called Whoogle.

VPNs

How Algo VPN Works

Algo VPN is a useful tool to help you to set up a personal VPN, but how exactly does it work?

The best proxies to use for your sneakerbot

Just as with bots, the quality of proxies can vary wildly. To help you avoid these pitfalls, we've gathered the best proxies in each category for you to peruse.