Servers
How to Monitor VPS Bandwidth With vnStat
Install vnStat, read monthly and daily totals, get a warning at 80% of your traffic allowance, and find which files and visitors use the most.
Hosting guides, tutorials and server insights
Practical articles on web hosting, WordPress, domains, servers and website security from the Siteharbour team.
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Servers
How to Back Up MariaDB and PostgreSQL on a VPS
A nightly script that dumps every MariaDB, MySQL and PostgreSQL database to its own file, keeps 14 days and checks each one, plus how to restore.
Guides & Tutorials
How to Fix n8n Webhooks Behind Nginx
Fix n8n webhooks that show localhost, a lost connection in the editor, and 504 or 413 errors behind Nginx: the six settings to check.
Website Security
How to Audit a New Ubuntu VPS for Security
Seven read-only commands that show whether a new Ubuntu VPS is secure: SSH logins, firewall, open ports, Fail2ban, updates, accounts and keys.
Guides & Tutorials
How to Automate Cloudflare Cache Purge in WordPress (Full Script)
Automate Cloudflare cache purge for WordPress with one install script. Create a purge-only API token, run the installer and test that edits go live in seconds.
WordPress
How to Cache WordPress Pages on Cloudflare’s Free Plan
Cache WordPress HTML at Cloudflare's edge on the free plan with one Cache Rule, safe bypasses for logins, search and feeds, and a simple HIT or MISS test.
Domains
How to Point a Domain to Your Hosting: DNS Made Simple
Point your domain to your hosting using nameservers or an A record. A step-by-step guide with propagation times, checks and fixes for common errors.
Guides & Tutorials
How to Move a WordPress Site to a New Host Without Downtime
Move a WordPress site to a new host without downtime. Back up, copy files and the database, test with a hosts file and switch DNS safely.
Website Security
How to Secure WordPress on cPanel Hosting: 8 Essential Steps
Secure your WordPress site on cPanel hosting in eight steps: updates, strong logins, backups, SSL, login limits, file permissions and a clean-up.