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Everything about self-hosting, server management, and deploying open-source applications on your own infrastructure.
How to self-host WordPress on a $6 Hetzner server
A complete walkthrough of connecting a Hetzner VPS to GoPanel and deploying a production-ready WordPress site in under 10 minutes.
Migrating from Cloudways to GoPanel — a complete guide
Step-by-step instructions for migrating WordPress sites, databases, and domains from Cloudways to GoPanel without downtime.
Run your own n8n automation server — the right way
n8n is powerful workflow automation software. Here's how to deploy it with persistent storage, backups, and custom domains on your own server.
Replace Google Analytics with self-hosted Plausible
Plausible Analytics is a privacy-first alternative to Google Analytics. We'll show you how to deploy it and connect it to your sites in minutes.
Docker Compose deployments — what GoPanel does under the hood
A technical deep-dive into how GoPanel uses Docker Compose to manage application lifecycle, networking, and persistent volumes.
Setting up server monitoring and alerting — a practical guide
CPU spikes, memory pressure, disk usage — here's how to set up meaningful alerts that notify you before things go wrong.
10 open-source tools that replace expensive SaaS products
From project management to analytics, CRM to email marketing — here are the best open-source alternatives you can self-host on GoPanel today.
SSL certificates explained — Let's Encrypt, wildcard, and more
Everything you need to know about SSL certificate types, automatic renewal, wildcard certs, and DNS challenges — without the jargon.