BitLaunch

Guide

How to set up a VirtualBox server

It's not always ideal or feasible to allocate a portion of your resources to running VM software such as VirtualBox. This guide will show you how to avoid that eventuality by setting up a VirtualBox server on a VPS.

Quick Guide

[Quick Guide] How to install and use Bluestacks

How to install Bluestacks on Windows, add apps, and optimize your settings for better performance.

Introducing nested virtualization for BitLaunch

Today marks the launch of a highly-requested feature on BitLaunch servers: nested virtualization. This functionality will provide new ways for you to use and interact with your VPS servers.

Guide

Nextcloud vs ownCloud: Which self-hosted cloud storage is best?

ownCloud and Nextcloud are fierce competitors in the self-hosted cloud storage space. Here's how they stock up.

Guide

How to update npm (node package manager)

Learn how to update npm and node.js using npm update, npm install, nvm, and more.

Announcement

New BitLaunch region available: Bucharest, Romania

BitLaunch is expanding its European coverage today with a new VPS region in Bucharest, Romania.

Announcement

Announcing the Dallas, Texas region for BitLaunch servers

Today, we're announcing the availability of a key new region: Dallas, Texas. This builds on existing coverage on the east and west coasts to provide more complete coverage in the USA.

Announcement

BitLaunch talks to HostingAdvice

We don't often talk about what happens behind the scenes here at BitLaunch, but a recent interview with hostingadvice.com allowed us to do just that!

Guide

UFW Essentials in Linux: Key Commands and Configurations

What UFW is, using, managing and configuring it, and how to interpret logs.

Guide

How to install Stable Diffusion on a GPU VPS

Learn to quickly let up Stable Diffusion on your remote VPS server for fast, unlimited image generation.

Guide

Blender: How to cloud render on a GPU VPS

Utilize our GPU VPS servers to render your Blender scenes without stressing your local hardware.

Opinion

Why free and cheap anonymous VPS servers aren't worth it

It's always tempting to get the cheapest VPS possible, but don't expect anonymity when doing so.

Gaming

VPS gaming servers - why should you buy them?

Hosting a game server on your local PC is easy. Many multiplayer games have server clients built straight into Steam for fast setup, while others only require running a bat

Guide

How to use Parsec to play games on your GPU VPS server

Learn to set up Parsec on your GPU VPS server to game from anywhere and on any device.

Announcement

Introducing: Nvidia GPU servers on Vultr

We're excited to announce that you can now rent Vultr GPU servers on BitLaunch, powered by Nvidia.

2023 Q3 Pricing and Plan update

A quick summary: Our prices will be increasing in line with growing charges from our third-party hosts, as well as the growing costs for datacenter space, energy, and hardware. Existing

Guide

How to set up and configure a Linux GRE tunnel

This guide will walk through the setup and configuration of a GRE tunnel between two Linux hosts. The two Linux hosts are running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

Guide

Now on BitLaunch: One-click Outline VPN setup

BitLaunch is excited to introduce our one-click Outline VPN app. Here's everything you need to know about the new functionality.

Guide

How to transfer Docker volumes between your VPS and local PC

Learn how to sync your Docker volumes between your PC and VPS to save money and increase flexibility.

Quick Guide

[Quick Guide] How to install cPanel on Ubuntu 20.04

Learn to install cPanel on Ubuntu for simplified website and application management.

Guide

Recovering from a VPS server compromise on Linux

Found suspicious activity on your server? These are the steps you can take to recover from a server compromize.

Guide

The best antivirus for Linux servers in 2025

An antivirus on Linux will help to protect you and your customers. Here are the best free and paid options on the market today.

Guide

How to check your server for suspicious activity in Linux

Learn to check your server for malicious files and processes using a combination of manual and automated checks.

Guide

Why is my server or website so slow?

Server and website speed is important regardless of what you're hosting or who for. This guide is designed to cover the main factors that could be affecting your website performance and how to address them.

Guide

Types of Virtual Machines & Virtualization Technology

The different types of virtual machines fall into two categories: process virtual machines and virtual system machines. Here's how they differ, and where KVMs come into the picture.