{"id":262,"date":"2025-06-30T13:46:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T13:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/?p=262"},"modified":"2025-06-30T13:46:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T13:46:13","slug":"basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Steps to Follow After Purchasing a Linux VPS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>You bought a <a href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\">Linux VPS<\/a> from Alavps. That\u2019s exciting! But now what? First, grab your welcome email. It should have your server\u2019s IP address, username (usually <em>root<\/em>), and password. Log in to your hosting provider\u2019s dashboard. It\u2019s the control center for your VPS\u2014like the cockpit of a plane. Get familiar with it. It\u2019s where you\u2019ll restart, reinstall, or shut down your server if needed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Things_First_Accessing_Your_VPS_for_the_Very_First_Time\"><\/span>First Things First: Accessing Your VPS for the Very First Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f776a9de9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Update_Upgrade_and_Patch_Immediately\" >Update, Upgrade, and Patch Immediately<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Set_Up_a_Strong_Foundation_Creating_a_Non-Root_User\" >Set Up a Strong Foundation: Creating a Non-Root User<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Securing_Your_Entry_Point_Changing_the_SSH_Port_and_Settings\" >Securing Your Entry Point: Changing the SSH Port and Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Installing_a_Firewall_Your_VPSs_Digital_Doorman\" >Installing a Firewall: Your VPS\u2019s Digital Doorman<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Keeping_Tabs_Installing_Basic_Monitoring_Tools\" >Keeping Tabs: Installing Basic Monitoring Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Customizing_Your_VPS_Hostname_and_Timezone\" >Customizing Your VPS Hostname and Timezone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Setting_Up_SSH_Keys_for_Hassle-Free_Secure_Access\" >Setting Up SSH Keys for Hassle-Free, Secure Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Choosing_and_Installing_Essential_Software_Packages\" >Choosing and Installing Essential Software Packages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Configuring_a_Basic_Web_Stack_LAMP_LEMP_or_MEAN\" >Configuring a Basic Web Stack (LAMP, LEMP, or MEAN)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#DNS_Setup_and_Domain_Pointing_Made_Simple\" >DNS Setup and Domain Pointing Made Simple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Creating_Automated_Backups_Before_Its_Too_Late\" >Creating Automated Backups Before It&#8217;s Too Late<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Setting_Up_Swap_Space_for_Better_Performance\" >Setting Up Swap Space for Better Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Installing_and_Configuring_a_Control_Panel_Optional\" >Installing and Configuring a Control Panel (Optional)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Enabling_SSL_Making_Your_Server_HTTPS_Ready\" >Enabling SSL: Making Your Server HTTPS Ready<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Hardening_Your_Server_Against_Attacks\" >Hardening Your Server Against Attacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Testing_Your_Configuration_Simulating_Real-World_Use\" >Testing Your Configuration: Simulating Real-World Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Creating_a_Routine_Maintenance_Schedule\" >Creating a Routine Maintenance Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Document_Everything_Creating_a_Server_Journal\" >Document Everything: Creating a Server Journal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/basic-steps-to-follow-after-purchasing-a-linux-vps\/#Final_Thoughts_Growing_Into_Your_VPS_Setup\" >Final Thoughts: Growing Into Your VPS Setup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>To control your VPS, you\u2019ll connect using SSH\u2014like a remote terminal. On Windows, tools like PuTTY or Windows Terminal do the trick. macOS and Linux? Just open the terminal and type:\u00a0<code>ssh root@your-server-ip<\/code>. Double-check your IP and password. If it fails, don\u2019t panic. It might be a typo or firewall rule. Try again carefully.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Upgrade_and_Patch_Immediately\"><\/span>Update, Upgrade, and Patch Immediately<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Out of the box, your server might be outdated. That\u2019s risky. Run this right away:\u00a0<code>apt update &amp;&amp; apt upgrade -y<\/code>\u00a0(for Ubuntu\/Debian) or\u00a0<code>yum update -y<\/code>\u00a0(for CentOS). These commands patch security bugs and update software. Better yet, set up automatic updates using\u00a0<code>unattended-upgrades<\/code>. Safe and stress-free.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_Up_a_Strong_Foundation_Creating_a_Non-Root_User\"><\/span>Set Up a Strong Foundation: Creating a Non-Root User<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using\u00a0<code>root<\/code>\u00a0all the time is dangerous. One wrong command and\u2014poof!\u2014your system is broken. Create a new user:\u00a0<code>adduser yourname<\/code>\u00a0Give them admin powers:\u00a0<code>usermod -aG sudo yourname<\/code>\u00a0Now log in as that user. It\u2019s safer, and more professional.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-263 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/putty-vps-access.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"885\" height=\"556\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/putty-vps-access.png 1081w, https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/putty-vps-access-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/putty-vps-access-1024x643.png 1024w, https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/putty-vps-access-768x482.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 885px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 885\/556;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Securing_Your_Entry_Point_Changing_the_SSH_Port_and_Settings\"><\/span>Securing Your Entry Point: Changing the SSH Port and Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bots love attacking port 22 (the default SSH port). So change it. Edit\u00a0<code>\/etc\/ssh\/sshd_config<\/code>\u00a0and set\u00a0<code>Port 2222<\/code>\u00a0(or any unused number). Also set\u00a0<code>PermitRootLogin no<\/code>\u00a0and restart SSH. Want top-tier security? Use SSH keys instead of passwords.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installing_a_Firewall_Your_VPSs_Digital_Doorman\"><\/span>Installing a Firewall: Your VPS\u2019s Digital Doorman<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your server is like a house. Without a door, anyone can walk in. Install a firewall. On Ubuntu, use\u00a0<code>ufw<\/code>. Allow SSH:\u00a0<code>ufw allow 2222\/tcp<\/code>\u00a0Then enable it:\u00a0<code>ufw enable<\/code>\u00a0Done! You just locked the doors.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-265 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/installing-firewall.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"843\" height=\"605\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/installing-firewall.png 927w, https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/installing-firewall-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/installing-firewall-768x551.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 843px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 843\/605;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_Tabs_Installing_Basic_Monitoring_Tools\"><\/span>Keeping Tabs: Installing Basic Monitoring Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Servers get stressed too. Monitor them. Use\u00a0<code>htop<\/code>\u00a0for live performance.\u00a0<code>fail2ban<\/code>\u00a0blocks bad login attempts. And check\u00a0<code>\/var\/log\/syslog<\/code>\u00a0often\u2014it tells stories your server doesn\u2019t say out loud.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customizing_Your_VPS_Hostname_and_Timezone\"><\/span>Customizing Your VPS Hostname and Timezone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give your server a name. Something like\u00a0<code>web1.yourdomain.com<\/code>. Set it with\u00a0<code>hostnamectl set-hostname yourname<\/code>\u00a0Set your timezone:\u00a0<code>timedatectl set-timezone Asia\/Kolkata<\/code>\u00a0(or your region). Your logs will thank you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_SSH_Keys_for_Hassle-Free_Secure_Access\"><\/span>Setting Up SSH Keys for Hassle-Free, Secure Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SSH keys = magic keys to your server. Generate one:\u00a0<code>ssh-keygen<\/code>\u00a0Copy it:\u00a0<code>ssh-copy-id user@your-server-ip<\/code>\u00a0Now you log in without passwords. Fast, safe, smooth. Rotate or revoke them when staff changes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_and_Installing_Essential_Software_Packages\"><\/span>Choosing and Installing Essential Software Packages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Need a web server? Go for Apache or Nginx. Database? Try MySQL or PostgreSQL. Languages? PHP, Node.js, Python\u2014it\u2019s your playground. Use your package manager (apt, yum, dnf) to install them easily.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configuring_a_Basic_Web_Stack_LAMP_LEMP_or_MEAN\"><\/span>Configuring a Basic Web Stack (LAMP, LEMP, or MEAN)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>LAMP = Linux + Apache + MySQL + PHP LEMP = Linux + Nginx + MySQL + PHP MEAN = MongoDB + Express + Angular + Node.js Pick your stack based on what you plan to build. Follow simple guides\u2014many are just copy-paste commands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DNS_Setup_and_Domain_Pointing_Made_Simple\"><\/span>DNS Setup and Domain Pointing Made Simple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Got a domain? Point it to your VPS. In your domain dashboard, set an A record to your VPS IP. Want email? Add MX records. Need subdomains? Add CNAMEs. DNS sounds complex, but it\u2019s just connecting names to numbers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_Automated_Backups_Before_Its_Too_Late\"><\/span>Creating Automated Backups Before It&#8217;s Too Late<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Accidents happen. Backups save the day. Use\u00a0<code>rsync<\/code>\u00a0or\u00a0<code>tar<\/code>\u00a0for manual backups. Automate them with cron jobs:\u00a0<code>crontab -e<\/code>\u00a0Store copies offsite\u2014cloud storage, another VPS, or local drives.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_Swap_Space_for_Better_Performance\"><\/span>Setting Up Swap Space for Better Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Low RAM? Add swap. It\u2019s like backup memory. Create a swap file:\u00a0<code>fallocate -l 1G \/swapfile<\/code>\u00a0Enable it:\u00a0<code>mkswap \/swapfile &amp;&amp; swapon \/swapfile<\/code>\u00a0It helps your VPS breathe when memory runs low.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installing_and_Configuring_a_Control_Panel_Optional\"><\/span>Installing and Configuring a Control Panel (Optional)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hate terminal commands? Use a control panel. Try free ones like Hestia or paid ones like cPanel. They let you manage sites, databases, emails with clicks instead of code.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enabling_SSL_Making_Your_Server_HTTPS_Ready\"><\/span>Enabling SSL: Making Your Server HTTPS Ready<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HTTPS means secure. And Google likes that. Use Let\u2019s Encrypt for free SSL:\u00a0<code>certbot --nginx<\/code>\u00a0or\u00a0<code>certbot --apache<\/code>\u00a0Renewals are automatic. No need to lift a finger later.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-267 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ssl-upgrade.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"844\" height=\"547\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ssl-upgrade.png 953w, https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ssl-upgrade-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ssl-upgrade-768x498.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 844px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 844\/547;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hardening_Your_Server_Against_Attacks\"><\/span>Hardening Your Server Against Attacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turn off what you don\u2019t use. Less stuff = less risk. Disable FTP if unused. Run\u00a0<code>lynis audit system<\/code>\u00a0to find weak spots. Security is a habit. Not just a one-time setup.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testing_Your_Configuration_Simulating_Real-World_Use\"><\/span>Testing Your Configuration: Simulating Real-World Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use\u00a0<code>ab<\/code>\u00a0(Apache Benchmark) or\u00a0<code>stress<\/code>\u00a0to push your server. How does it behave under load? Testing now avoids pain later. You want it solid before users show up.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_Routine_Maintenance_Schedule\"><\/span>Creating a Routine Maintenance Schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every week, check for updates and logs. Every month, test backups. Automate tasks with cron jobs. Your server should run like clockwork.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Document_Everything_Creating_a_Server_Journal\"><\/span>Document Everything: Creating a Server Journal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Write down changes. Every tweak. Every fix. Use Notepad, Google Docs, or version control like Git. You\u2019ll forget things. A journal won\u2019t.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_Growing_Into_Your_VPS_Setup\"><\/span>Final Thoughts: Growing Into Your VPS Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your VPS is just the start. As your website or app grows, you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/alavps.com\/blog\/why-you-need-to-upgrade-to-vps-server\/\">upgrade your vps<\/a> as well. Scale up. Add more servers. Tweak performance. And never stop learning. The Linux world is huge and awesome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You bought a Linux VPS from Alavps. That\u2019s exciting! But now what? First, grab your welcome email. It should have your server\u2019s IP address, username (usually root), and password. Log in to your hosting provider\u2019s dashboard. It\u2019s the control center for your VPS\u2014like the cockpit of a plane. Get familiar with it. 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