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BitLaunch: Now with free DNS services

BitLaunch: Now with free DNS services

At BitLaunch, it has long been our mission to provide our users with the most complete solution when it comes to anonymous VPS hosting. Today, we've taken another crucial step forward with the introduction of DNS services.

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BitLaunch 22 Apr 2021 • 1 min read
How to install Nextcloud on a VPS with Docker

How to install Nextcloud on a VPS with Docker

Don't trust the major cloud storage providers? Here's how to set up your own using Nextcloud and Docker.

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BitLaunch 10 Mar 2021 • 4 min read
How to diagnose network issues with MTR

How to diagnose network issues with MTR

If your VPS server is running into network issues, MTR, also known as My traceroute, can prove a vital tool. Using it, you can generate a detailed report to pass on to a support agent or study yourself.

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BitLaunch 10 Mar 2021 • 9 min read
How to enable audio or microphone on a Remote Desktop Connection
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How to enable audio or microphone on a Remote Desktop Connection

Here's how to enable your audio or microphone on a Remote Desktop Connection with a few simple configuration tweaks.

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BitLaunch 22 Feb 2021 • 3 min read
How to fix the ssh permission denied (publickey) error
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How to fix the ssh permission denied (publickey) error

The SSH permission denied (publickey) error is a frustrating one. Here's how to fix it in a few simple steps.

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BitLaunch 18 Jan 2021 • 3 min read
How to view authentication logs on Ubuntu 20.04

How to view authentication logs on Ubuntu 20.04

Authentication logs form a vital part of server security. If you suspect a breach, they can provide a full list of every remote login attempt on your server, alongside the account, date, and timestamp.

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BitLaunch 13 Jan 2021 • 4 min read
How to install and use PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 20.04

How to install and use PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 20.04

In today's guide we're going to focus on how to install PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 20.04 as quickly as possible. For those unfamiliar, PostgreSQL, or Postgres, is a free, open-source database management system with high extensibility and compliance.

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BitLaunch 13 Jan 2021 • 2 min read
How to troubleshoot WordPress' "error establishing a database" issue
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How to troubleshoot WordPress' "error establishing a database" issue

When WordPress throws up an error, it doesn't give much technical detail, and as a result, it can be difficult to debug. No error is more prevalent than the dreaded "Error establishing Database Connection", which causes the site to be completely unreachable.

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BitLaunch 13 Jan 2021 • 5 min read
How to set up a TeamSpeak Linux server

How to set up a TeamSpeak Linux server

TeamSpeak may be older than Discord, but its efficiency is unparalleled. You can set up a TeamSpeak Linux server in just a few minutes with an Ubuntu 20.04 VPS.

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BitLaunch 13 Jan 2021 • 4 min read
How to Install R on Ubuntu 20.04

How to Install R on Ubuntu 20.04

Open-source programming language R was first launched in 1995 after its start as an inventively named spin-off from the S language. But though it was created way back when Netscape was still a thing, R is still used widely today for statistical computing and graphics.

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BitLaunch 21 Dec 2020 • 2 min read
How to change RDP port with Regedit in Windows 10
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How to change RDP port with Regedit in Windows 10

Windows 10's default RDP port has been the same for so long that many admins know it off by heart: 3389. Unfortunately, though, they aren't the only ones. It's typically the first one hackers try, meaning anyone with the default setting is more prone to a successful attack.

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BitLaunch 18 Dec 2020 • 3 min read
How to use cURL to download a file

How to use cURL to download a file

Today we'll be walking you through the basics of using curl to download a file. Our sample file will be the readme for blcli, BitLaunch's command-line interface, which is hosted on GitHub.

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BitLaunch 14 Dec 2020 • 4 min read
Covid-19 has spurred a worrying decline in internet freedom
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Covid-19 has spurred a worrying decline in internet freedom

During the pandemic, at least thirteen countries have been hit by internet shutdowns, while many others stayed drastically from best practices proposed for contract tracing apps, accessing GPS and call data.

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BitLaunch 3 Dec 2020 • 3 min read
Algo VPN review: How does it compare to OpenVPN?

Algo VPN review: How does it compare to OpenVPN?

In this Algo VPN review, we're going to be taking a deeper look at the solution and how it compares to one-click installs of OpenVPN and WireGuard.

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BitLaunch 3 Dec 2020 • 3 min read
How to set up a DIY Bitcoin VPN on Vultr
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How to set up a DIY Bitcoin VPN on Vultr

A VPN can hold numerous benefits for the privacy-conscious or those just looking to access geo-restricted content. Unfortunately, though, many are starting to realize that they can't fully trust commercial VPN providers to have their best interests at heart.

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BitLaunch 26 Nov 2020 • 3 min read
Introducing BLPay

Introducing BLPay

Introducing BLPay - our new in-house payment system that's more private than ever.

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BitLaunch 16 Nov 2020 • 3 min read
How to backup your Digital Ocean, Linode, or Vultr VPS

How to backup your Digital Ocean, Linode, or Vultr VPS

If you've spent any extended period with a VPS server, you'll know that backups are essential. The unfortunate reality is that mistakes will be made. As a result, all BitLaunch users have access to our automated backup tools.

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BitLaunch 9 Nov 2020 • 3 min read
Get an anonymous ShadowSocks or ShadowsocksR proxy server with Bitcoin

Get an anonymous ShadowSocks or ShadowsocksR proxy server with Bitcoin

Shadowsocks is an excellent tool to bypass censorship. Here's how to set it up on a BitLaunch VPS server in a few minutes.

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BitLaunch 5 Nov 2020 • 3 min read
What is V2Ray and How to Install it

What is V2Ray and How to Install it

If you're a privacy enthusiast, you may or may not have heard of V2Ray. The tool forms a core part of Project V, an effort to provide users with the software to deploy specific network environments privately.

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BitLaunch 1 Nov 2020 • 5 min read
Why you need an anonymous VPS

Why you need an anonymous VPS

While many of us assume an unrelated username is enough to protect our anonymous blog or website, that's rarely the case. Hosting a website via traditional means leaves a paper trail that makes it trivial for a determined party to find out your true identity.

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BitLaunch 19 Oct 2020 • 2 min read
How to Manage Your Log Files with Logrotate

How to Manage Your Log Files with Logrotate

Over time, servers accumulate a lot of logs, especially those created by system processes. Logrotate was created to help users manage those system process logs, saving both SSD space and the resources required to write them.

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BitLaunch 19 Oct 2020 • 3 min read
How to Use SFTP and FileZilla to Remotely Access Your VPS Files

How to Use SFTP and FileZilla to Remotely Access Your VPS Files

One of the most common questions when it comes to VPS use is how to transfer a file or folder from your local PC to the server. The truth is that there are various ways to do this , but we're going to be focusing on how to use the SSH File Transfer Protocol today, more commonly referred to as SFTP.

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BitLaunch 12 Oct 2020 • 4 min read
How to Generate an SSH Key

How to Generate an SSH Key

When you create a VPS, you'll be asked if you'd like to add an SSH to the server. While a little more cumbersome to set up than the usual password, this will ultimately greatly increase the security of your server with little inconvenience.

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BitLaunch 11 Oct 2020 • 3 min read
How to Secure WordPress: Advanced Guide

How to Secure WordPress: Advanced Guide

It's worth doing what you can to secure WordPress on a personal level, whether it's minimizing the number of plug-ins you install or the more advanced ones we'll cover below. By the end of this guide, you should have a better understanding of how to secure a WordPress site from hackers.

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BitLaunch 5 Oct 2020 • 4 min read
How to Create and Increase Swap Space in Ubuntu 20.04

How to Create and Increase Swap Space in Ubuntu 20.04

Though for the most part Linux applications run just fine, it's not uncommon to run into "Out of Memory" errors when using particularly performance-intensive programs. As you may

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BitLaunch 28 Sep 2020 • 7 min read
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