Access your VPS from your browser with BitLaunch Console Following the launch of a balance depletion indicator last week, we'd like to introduce you to another important usability upgrade for your BitLaunch control panel: console access. With
New: Balance depletion indicator and SRV + CAA DNS records Aside from shipping Ubuntu desktop images, our team here at BitLaunch has been busy working on three features to improve the usability of our service.
Linux Introducing Ubuntu Desktop Images on BitLaunch VPS Servers As of today, you can now launch an Ubuntu Desktop VPS on BitLaunch's first-party servers. That means the same great privacy and performance you're used to, in an Xfce desktop environment.
Why choose Windows 10 for your next sneaker bot server For most tasks, there's rarely a simple answer to which operating system does it better. When it comes to sneaker botting, however, Windows is the king.
CentOS vs Ubuntu for web hosting When it comes to web hosting there are dozens of distro options, but none are more popular than these two: CentOS and Ubuntu. We're going to discuss their advantages and disadvantages today.
Sneaker bots The best sneaker bots in 2023 There are hundreds of sneaker bots to choose from. We've rounded up some of the best ones across a range of different categories.
How to install Rocketchat server on Ubuntu 20.04 Real-time communications platform Rocketchat promises to deliver users all the bells and whistles of a team chat application while allowing companies to keep ownership of their data.
How to set up a Matrix Synapse server in Ubuntu 20.04 Matrix Synapse is rapdily growing as an alternative to Discord, Slack, and more. Here's how you can set one up on your VPS.
How to create your own Etherpad server in Ubuntu 20.04 As you may have noticed, we're big fans of self-hosting here at BitLaunch. We've previously covered the hosting of communications platforms, email, and Plex servers, so now it's time to talk about how to create an Etherpad server.
RDP Why you should avoid free RDP servers Free is always enticing. In the case of RDP servers, though, it's usually worth paying.
How to fix "Warning: remote host identification has changed" Perhaps the most common error during SSH use is "Warning: remote host identification has changed". Here's how it happens and how to fix it.
How DDoS protection works Wondering how BitLaunch's free DDoS protection can prevent attacks on your server? Look no further.
Introducing a new data center location: Chicago In order to provide a better experience for customers on the east coast of the US and in Canada, BitLaunch has added a new first-party server location: Chicago.
How to stay more private online Concerned about tracking across the web or by your ISP? Here's how you can stay more private across the internet.
The 4 best self-hosted search engines in 2026 As the privacy concerns of major search providers become apparent, some users are moving to self-hosted search. Here are some of the best solutions.
How to set up Nginx server blocks (virtual hosts) in Ubuntu 20.04 If you're planning to host more than one domain on a single VPS server, Nginx server blocks are essential. Here's how to use them.
Bitcoin Bitcoin transaction stuck in the mempool? Here's why – and what you can do about it Having a Bitcoin transaction stuck in the mempool can be scary and frustrating. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it.
How to make a Discord Webhook that tells you when your website is down If you've had a website for any period of time, you'll know that issues happen. To make sure you catch them, we'll be show you how to make a Discord Webhook that messages you when a website goes down.
Bitcoin Pay for WordPress hosting with Bitcoin If you've ever wanted to set up a WordPress installation with bitcoin, BitLaunch offers this ability. In this guide, we'll show you how to pay for your WordPress hosting and install the CMS on your server.
Bitcoin How to run a dockerized Electrum server to improve Bitcoin privacy As big believers in the right to privacy, we want to make deploying such a server as easy as possible. As a result, we have created a dockerized version of Electrum Personal Server that you can use to deploy it with minimal input or configuration.
RDP How to Disable Internet Explorer Enhanced Security on Your Windows RDP Server Disabling Internet Explorer Enhanced Security on your Windows RDP server takes just a few minutes.
How to install and use VNC on Ubuntu 20.04 Struggling with command-line interfaces? Here's how to install and use VNC on your Ubuntu 20.04 VPS for a UI-based experience.
How to install Mailcow and Delta chat on a VPS Today, we're going to show you how to install Mailcow on a VPS, utilizing BitLaunch's new DNS support to simplify things further. As a bonus, we'll also show you how to set up Delta Chat on that server for full messaging services.
Big tech is finally feeling the pressure of privacy After the Facebook and WhatsApp data-sharing scandal, users are starting to shift away from big tech.
How Cryptocurrency bans could disadvantage the world's growing internet population As some countries mull a total ban on cryptocurrency, we investigate how such decisions could impact unbanked communities.
