MOTSELL guides to VPS/VDS and proxies
Start with the job you need to run. Each guide gives the short answer first, then the trade-offs, checks, and limits that matter before checkout.
Choose the guide by the job
Use these guides to size a Linux VPS, compare VPS with shared hosting, understand HTTP and SOCKS5, or configure an authenticated proxy without guessing where each credential belongs.
European VPS: choosing a location that fits the service
A practical way to choose between Nuremberg, Falkenstein, and Helsinki for a Linux site, API, bot, VPN, or development environment.
Use caseVPS for bots: what keeps a worker running reliably
How to size and operate a Linux VPS for a Telegram bot, HTTP callback, queue consumer, scheduler, or background worker.
Use caseVPS for websites: when a separate server is worth it
A buyer-focused checklist for moving a website, API, database, or staging environment from shared hosting to a Linux VPS.
Choosing a serverHow to choose a VPS without paying for guesswork
Translate a real workload into CPU, RAM, SSD, Linux image, and location choices before comparing live VPS/VDS plans.
ProxiesHTTP vs SOCKS5 proxy: choose the protocol your client supports
A practical comparison of HTTP CONNECT and SOCKS5 for browsers, applications, and scripts, including authentication and catalog checks.
ComparisonVPS vs VDS: the label matters less than the resource model
How to compare VPS and VDS offers by virtualization, resources, storage, access, and recovery instead of relying on inconsistent names.
ComparisonVPS vs shared hosting: choose control only when you need it
A practical comparison of shared hosting and Linux VPS for websites, APIs, custom runtimes, background jobs, and staging.
VPS setupFirst VPS setup: secure access before deploying the app
A first-hour checklist for a new Linux VPS: verify access, update packages, create an admin user, set SSH keys, firewall rules, logs, and backups.
Proxy comparisonStatic vs rotating proxy: choose from the session behavior
How a fixed endpoint differs from IP rotation, what can break an authenticated session, and which product details to verify before buying.
Proxy typesDatacenter vs residential vs mobile proxy: what the network type tells you
A factual comparison of proxy network types, their limits, and the catalog fields a buyer should verify instead of relying on labels.
Proxy setupProxy authentication in a browser: where host, port, username, and password go
A troubleshooting-first guide to configuring an authenticated HTTP or SOCKS5 proxy in a browser without exposing credentials.
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