Security

VPS Security Checklist: 12 Steps After Setup

A new VPS is reachable from the entire internet the moment it boots, so the first hour after setup matters more than any later tuning. This checklist walks through access control, firewall rules, fail2ban, TLS, backups and DDoS mitigation in the order that avoids lockouts. Each step includes a verification command so you can confirm the change actually took effect.