Knowledge Base
Guides
Short, practical answers for running your server.
- First steps on a new dedicated serverSecure a freshly delivered Linux server: log in with SSH keys, update packages and enable a firewall.
- Installing Proxmox VE on a dedicated serverTwo ways to install Proxmox VE on a dedicated server: from the ISO over the remote console, or on top of Debian.
- Configuring IPv6 on Debian and UbuntuAdd your IPv6 subnet to a Debian or Ubuntu server with netplan or ifupdown.
- Setting reverse DNS (PTR) for your IPsWhy reverse DNS matters for mail servers and how to set a PTR record for your IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
- Testing our network with the looking glassUse the Offerhost looking glass and mtr to test latency and routing to AS208220 before and after you order.
- Recovering a server with the rescue systemBoot a network rescue system to repair a server that no longer boots or that you are locked out of.