YOURLS: Branded URL Shortener on a Dedicated Server

Introduction Run a branded URL shortener with YOURLS on a ServerStadium dedicated server (or ServerStadium VM). This guide sets up YOURLS on Ubuntu 24.04 with Nginx, PHP 8.3, MariaDB/MySQL, and automatic HTTPS via Let’s Encrypt—so your team gets short links, click analytics, and a simple admin UI on your own domain. Prerequisites A ServerStadium dedicated server or…

Jellyfin Media Server: Movies and Music on a Dedicated Server

Introduction Set up your own Netflix-style library with Jellyfin on a ServerStadium dedicated server or VM. This guide covers a clean Ubuntu 24.04 install, creating media folders, enabling a secure HTTPS site with Nginx + Let’s Encrypt, and basic multi-user setup. Prerequisites A ServerStadium dedicated server or VM running Ubuntu 24.04. SSH access with a sudo-capable user.…

Set Up a Basic FTP/Secure FTP Server with vsftpd

Introduction This guide will walk you through installing and configuring vsftpd for FTP and FTPS (TLS) on a ServerStadium VM or a dedicated server running Ubuntu 24.04. You’ll also set up SFTP access using OpenSSH, create user accounts locked to their own folders, and open only the ports you need. Note on terminology: “Secure FTP” can…

Easy Duplicati Backups on Ubuntu for Dedicated Servers

Introduction This beginner-friendly guide walks you through installing Duplicati (open-source backup with a simple web UI) on Ubuntu 24.04 running on a ServerStadium dedicated server. You’ll set a secure admin password, reach the web UI from your network, schedule encrypted backups, and send email reports. If you don’t have a server yet, spin up an…

Easy File Sharing with FileBrowser on a Dedicated Server

Introduction This guide will walk you through installing FileBrowser—a simple, web-based file manager—on a ServerStadium VM or a dedicated server running Ubuntu 24.04. You’ll set up FileBrowser as a service, secure it with HTTPS via Nginx and Let’s Encrypt, and create user accounts with scoped access for safe, point-and-click file sharing. Prerequisites A ServerStadium dedicated…

Install OpenCart on a ServerStadium Dedicated Server

Introduction Launch a fast OpenCart store on a ServerStadium dedicated server (or ServerStadium VM) running Ubuntu 24.04. This quickstart walks beginners through installing OpenCart 4, enabling SEO-friendly URLs, adding free HTTPS via Let’s Encrypt, and getting sample data/themes in place—so you can start selling today on reliable ServerStadium hardware. Prerequisites A ServerStadium dedicated server or…

Starting an Online Store with WooCommerce on a Dedicated Server

Introduction This guide walks you through launching a WooCommerce-powered store on a ServerStadium dedicated server (or ServerStadium VM) running Ubuntu 24.04. You’ll install WordPress, add WooCommerce, enable SSL with Let’s Encrypt, configure payments and email, and apply easy performance tweaks—perfect for small businesses that need a fast, affordable, and reliable storefront. Prerequisites A ServerStadium dedicated…

One-Click WordPress on Ubuntu 24.04 for Small Business Sites

Introduction This guide will walk you through installing WordPress on a ServerStadium VM or a ServerStadium dedicated server running Ubuntu 24.04. We’ll cover both Apache (LAMP) and Nginx (LEMP), free SSL with Let’s Encrypt, and simple backup & update routines—everything a small business needs to get online quickly with great performance. Prerequisites A ServerStadium VM…

Hosting Chamilo Learning Management System on ServerStadium Dedicated Servers

Introduction This guide explains how to host Chamilo, an open-source Learning Management System (LMS), on a ServerStadium dedicated server. Chamilo provides a comprehensive platform for online education and training, making it an ideal solution for schools, businesses, and organizations. By leveraging ServerStadium’s high-performance hosting, you can deploy a scalable and secure Chamilo environment to support…

Hosting DokuWiki for Documentation on ServerStadium Dedicated Servers

Introduction This tutorial explains how to host DokuWiki – a lightweight, open-source wiki designed for documentation – on a ServerStadium dedicated server. With DokuWiki, you can easily manage and collaborate on documentation, and our high-performance dedicated servers provide a robust platform to support your wiki environment. Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have the following:…