Hetzner VPS Blog
Expert guides, tutorials, and comparisons for self-hosting on Hetzner Cloud. From server setup to production deployment.
Why Hetzner Is the Best Value VPS Provider in 2025
Hetzner offers unbeatable price-to-performance for VPS hosting. We break down the specs, pricing, and real-world experience running production workloads on Hetzner Cloud.
Hetzner vs DigitalOcean vs Linode: 2025 Comparison
A detailed comparison of Hetzner Cloud, DigitalOcean, and Linode covering pricing, performance, features, and when to choose each provider.
How to Set Up a Hetzner VPS from Scratch (2025 Guide)
Step-by-step overview of provisioning and configuring a Hetzner Cloud VPS. Covers server creation, initial access, and the essential first steps.
SSH Hardening: How to Secure Your VPS in 10 Minutes
Essential SSH security configuration for any VPS. Covers key-only auth, port changes, fail2ban, and the exact sshd_config settings you need.
Self-Hosting with Coolify: Your Own Vercel Alternative
Coolify is an open-source, self-hosted PaaS that gives you Vercel-like deployments on your own server. Here's why we use it and how to get started.
Setting Up Mailcow on Hetzner: Your Own Email Server
Run your own email server with Mailcow on Hetzner. Covers why self-hosted email matters, what Mailcow includes, and the key configuration decisions.
Docker on Hetzner: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn how to install and use Docker on your Hetzner VPS. Covers installation, basic commands, Docker Compose, and practical deployment examples.
Hetzner Firewall Configuration: UFW & firewalld Guide
Configure your Hetzner VPS firewall properly using UFW or firewalld. Includes rules for web servers, SSH, Docker, and common self-hosted services.
Free SSL Certificates on Hetzner with Let's Encrypt
Set up automatic, free SSL/TLS certificates on your Hetzner VPS using Let's Encrypt. Covers Certbot, Traefik, and Coolify auto-SSL.
Coolify vs Vercel: When to Self-Host Your Deployments
A practical comparison of Coolify and Vercel. Learn when self-hosting saves money, when Vercel is worth the premium, and how to decide.
How to Deploy Next.js on a Hetzner VPS
Deploy your Next.js application on a Hetzner VPS using Coolify or Docker. Covers build configuration, environment variables, and production optimization.
Hetzner CPX vs CX: Which Server Line to Choose
Compare Hetzner's CPX (AMD) and CX (Intel/Arm) server lines. Understand the performance differences, pricing, and which is best for your workload.
SPF, DKIM & DMARC: Email Authentication Explained
Understand and configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to ensure your self-hosted email doesn't land in spam. Includes DNS record examples and testing tools.
VPS Monitoring with Netdata: Complete Setup Guide
Set up real-time monitoring for your Hetzner VPS with Netdata. Track CPU, RAM, disk, Docker containers, and get alerts before problems become outages.
Migrating from Shared Hosting to a Hetzner VPS
Ready to leave shared hosting? This guide covers the migration path from cPanel/shared hosts to a Hetzner VPS, including what changes and what stays the same.
Hetzner VPS Backup Strategy: Never Lose Data Again
Implement a bulletproof backup strategy for your Hetzner VPS. Covers Hetzner snapshots, automated backups, database dumps, and disaster recovery.
Ready to Set Up Your Own Server?
These blog posts cover the fundamentals. Our premium guide gives you the complete, copy-paste playbook for a production Hetzner VPS.