Who This Is For (And the Exact Pain Point) You just spun up a fresh Debian 11 server and… now what? You’ve got an IP, a root password or SSH key, and maybe a vague idea that you should “secure the server” before putting anything important on it. But the default setup feels a bit scary: logging in as root…
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When you spin up a fresh Ubuntu server, it feels great for about five seconds. Then the worry kicks in: “I’m logged in as root… is that bad?” “Is SSH already getting hammered by bots?” “If I mess this up, will I lock myself out?” Before: you’ve got a brand-new Ubuntu box, wide open, running as root, and you’re hoping…
Read More » When you spin up a fresh Debian 10 server, it’s basically a blank room with the door wide open. Before you start installing apps or hosting sites, you want a basic setup: safe login, a non-root user, and a simple firewall. This walkthrough is for anyone who just got a new Debian 10 box from a provider and wants a…
Read More » When people spin up a fresh Ubuntu 16.04 server, there’s one mistake I see a lot: rushing in, changing SSH ports, poking at firewalls, and then… boom, you lock yourself out of your own box. If that sounds familiar, don’t worry. You’re not the first, and you won’t be the last. In this guide, I’ll walk you through a practical…
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