Try Our New Budget VPS Pilot Plans — Intel & Ryzen KVM with 10Gbps Port

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We’ve launched a limited-time pilot program to offer simpler, more affordable VPS hosting with full-featured performance.

Perfect for developers, startups, or anyone needing a fast and budget-friendly VPS — now available in both US and EU.

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🆕 What’s Included:

Intel KVM VPS – Budget Tier (US & EU)
• 1 vCPU
• 2 GB RAM
• 40 GB NVMe SSD
• 2 TB Bandwidth
• $2.99/month

Ryzen KVM VPS – Performance Tier
• 1 vCPU
• 2 GB RAM
• 40 GB NVMe SSD
• 2 TB Bandwidth
• $3.99/month

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🔗 Order Now:

🛒 Intel VPS (US + EU):
https://my.hosteons.com/store/10gbps-intel-kvm-vps-us-and-eu

🛒 Ryzen VPS:
https://my.hosteons.com/store/10gbps-ryzen-kvm-vps

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🚨 Important:

This is a pilot project — we’re testing demand. If users love it, we’ll expand the offerings. If not, we may discontinue these packages. But all existing clients will continue to receive service for life as long as they keep renewing.

Try it today and give us your feedback!

🚀 Instantly Secure and Set Up Your VPS with Hosteon’s Initial VPS Setup Script

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Managing a new VPS can be overwhelming, especially when starting with a fresh Linux installation. That’s why we at Hosteons created a smart, interactive script to help new VPS users quickly set up their server with best practices in place—regardless of whether you’re using Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, CentOS, or Rocky Linux.

🎯 What This Script Does

Our open-source script, initial_vps_setup.sh, automates essential initial tasks, including:

  • 🔐 Creating a new sudo user
  • 📛 Checking if the user already exists and giving the option to update sudo access
  • 🧰 Installing basic tools (curl, wget, git, htop, unzip, etc.)
  • 🧱 Enabling firewall with UFW or firewalld based on your distro
  • 🔐 Optionally generating a secure SSH key pair (displays private + public key for user)
  • 🚫 Option to disable root SSH login
  • ✅ Sets correct permissions and groups

🛠️ Compatible with All Major Linux Distributions

Tested and supported on:

  • Ubuntu
  • Debian
  • AlmaLinux
  • CentOS
  • Rocky Linux

The script auto-detects your OS and executes distro-specific commands where needed.

📜 Easy to Use

Just log in as root on your new VPS and run:

curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hosteons/Initial-VPS-Setup-Script-for-Linux/main/initial_vps_setup.sh | bash

You’ll be guided through a few interactive prompts—no manual file editing required.

💻 Example Output and Access Instructions

After setup, you’ll get:

  • Username and SSH access instructions
  • SSH key (if generated)
  • Sample sudo usage instructions like:
sudo apt update
sudo systemctl restart nginx

🔐 Why It Matters

  • Security First: Disabling root login and using SSH keys makes brute-force attacks significantly harder.
  • Consistency: Every VPS is provisioned the same way—ideal for sysadmins managing multiple servers.
  • Time-Saving: No need to copy-paste multiple commands or look up tutorials.

❤️ Built and Maintained by Hosteons

This script is built and maintained by the team at Hosteons as part of our effort to make VPS hosting smoother and safer for everyone.

💾 GitHub Repo:

👉 https://github.com/hosteons/Initial-VPS-Setup-Script-for-Linux

🔐 Automatically Install Fail2Ban with Smart Jail Detection on Your VPS (Script by Hosteons)

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Here’s a complete WordPress blog post draft to promote your Fail2Ban Auto-Installer script from GitHub:

🔐 Automatically Install Fail2Ban with Smart Jail Detection on Your VPS (Script by Hosteons)

At Hosteons, we’re committed to making server security easier for everyone. Whether you’re running a small VPS or managing a fleet of Linux servers, protecting against brute-force attacks is critical.

That’s why we’ve created a Fail2Ban Auto-Installer Script that not only installs Fail2Ban but also auto-detects and enables jails for common services like SSH, Apache, and Nginx — all in one click.

👉 GitHub Repository:

https://github.com/hosteons/Fail2Ban-Auto-Installer-With-Jail

✅ Key Features

  • Installs Fail2Ban on Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, and CentOS
  • Detects installed services (e.g., sshd, nginx, apache) and enables jails accordingly
  • Skips jails for services not found on the system
  • Handles log file paths intelligently based on distro
  • Verifies and restarts Fail2Ban only if configuration is valid
  • Smart checks if Fail2Ban is already installed
  • Minimal and safe — logs errors clearly

🧠 How It Works

When you run the script:

  1. It detects your Linux OS flavor.
  2. Installs Fail2Ban (if not already installed).
  3. Checks if apache, nginx, or sshd is active.
  4. Adds only the appropriate jails with correct log paths.
  5. Restarts Fail2Ban and confirms its status.
  6. Provides clear output so you know it’s working.

This ensures Fail2Ban doesn’t fail due to missing log files or services — a common issue in manual configurations.

📥 How to Use

  1. Download the script:
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hosteons/Fail2Ban-Auto-Installer-With-Jail/main/fail2ban_auto_installer.sh
chmod +x fail2ban_auto_installer.sh
./fail2ban_auto_installer.sh
  2. That’s it. The script handles the rest!

🚀 Need a Secure VPS?

This script runs perfectly on our KVM VPS and Ryzen VPS plans. Visit hosteons.com to explore secure hosting powered by NVMe SSD and DDoS protection — with native support for IPv6, WireGuard VPN, and more.

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One-Click Linux Malware & Rootkit Scanner Using ClamAV and RKHunter

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Secure Your Linux VPS in One Click with Our Rootkit & Malware Scanner

Running a VPS or dedicated server? One of the most overlooked but critical steps is making sure your system is free of rootkits and malware.

To simplify this task, we at Hosteons have released a free and open-source script that automatically installs, updates, and runs malware and rootkit scans using two of the most trusted tools in the Linux ecosystem:

  • ClamAV – an open-source antivirus engine
  • RKHunter – a rootkit scanner that checks for backdoors, local exploits, and suspicious files

🔧 What the Script Does

  • Detects your Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux)
  • Installs ClamAV and RKHunter
  • Automatically updates malware and rootkit signature databases
  • Fixes common errors like WEB_CMD=”/bin/false” in RKHunter config
  • Runs full ClamAV scan
  • Executes a complete RKHunter rootkit check
  • Compatible with minimal or fresh VPS installations

📥 Download and Run

Run the following commands to download and execute:

curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hosteons/linux-malware-scanner/main/scan.sh
chmod +x scan.sh
sudo ./scan.sh

Or get the full packaged ZIP with README and LICENSE:

👉 Download from GitHub

📋 Output and Logs

  • ClamAV scan will output infected files (if any)
  • RKHunter will show warnings and potential issues
  • All actions run with user confirmation and are fully transparent

⚠️ Note

This script is non-destructive – it only scans and reports. It does not automatically delete or quarantine any files. Always review flagged files before taking any action.

🎯 Why Use This?

  • Ideal for hosting providers and system admins
  • Perfect for VPS users looking for a quick, effective scan
  • Good first step after initial OS setup

🙌 Contribute or Report Issues

You can fork, improve, or report bugs directly on GitHub:

🔗 https://github.com/hosteons/linux-malware-scanner

🔐 Easily Change Your Windows RDP Port with a One-Click Script

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One-Click Windows RDP Port Changer Script 🖥️

Managing a Windows VPS often requires securing RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) access. One of the most effective and simplest ways to harden your Windows Server is to change the default RDP port (3389). But doing it manually via the registry and firewall can be tedious and risky.

That’s why we at Hosteons created an open-source, one-click PowerShell script that simplifies the process.

👉 GitHub Repo: Windows RDP Port Changer Script

✅ Features

  • Changes RDP Port via Windows Registry
  • Updates Windows Firewall to allow the new port
  • Enables RDP if it’s currently disabled
  • Fully open-source and free under the MIT License
  • Supports Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022

📦 How to Use

  1. Login to your Windows VPS as Administrator.
  2. Open PowerShell.
  3. Run the script directly:
iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hosteons/Windows-RDP-Port-Changer-Script/main/rdp_port_changer.ps1 | iex
  1. Enter your desired RDP port when prompted.

⚠️ Important: Make sure your port is not blocked by external firewalls (such as cloud provider rules). Also, ensure you have console/VNC access in case the new port is misconfigured.

🤖 Automation Friendly

This script can be integrated into automation flows for server provisioning or batch management. Perfect for sysadmins managing multiple Windows VPS instances.

🔐 Why Change Your RDP Port?

  • Reduces brute-force attacks from bots scanning port 3389
  • Hides your RDP service from default port scanners
  • Adds an extra layer of obscurity in your defense

👨‍💻 Contribute or Report Issues

This is an open-source script. Feel free to fork, improve, or report issues on GitHub:

👉 https://github.com/hosteons/Windows-RDP-Port-Changer-Script

📣 About Hosteons

Hosteons is a VPS and dedicated server provider offering services in multiple global locations. We’re committed to open-source and providing useful automation tools for system administrators and developers.

⭐ Hosteons is Now Google-Verified with Star Ratings in Search!

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We’re thrilled to announce a new milestone in our journey of transparency and trust — Hosteons is now showing verified customer star ratings directly in Google Search results!

Whether you’re looking for high-performance VPS, blazing-fast Ryzen VDS, or secure web hosting, you can now see our Google-backed ratings as part of your search experience.

What This Means

When someone searches for our hosting plans like:

  • KVM VPS Hosting
  • Ryzen VPS
  • Dedicated Servers

They’ll now see something like this in Google:

✅ Star rating (4.6/5 based on 80+ reviews)

✅ Hosting highlights

✅ Price starting at just $1.75/month

Why This Matters

In a crowded market of hosting providers, trust matters. Our verified ratings reflect honest customer feedback across platforms like:

  • ✅ Google Reviews
  • ✅ Trustpilot
  • ✅ HostAdvice
  • ✅ Website Planet

What Makes Us 4.6★ Rated?

  • 💡 Instant provisioning on NVMe SSD nodes
  • 🌍 Global datacenters: US, EU (Paris, Frankfurt), and more
  • 🔒 Free DDoS protection
  • 🧰 Control panel, RDNS, snapshots, VNC access
  • 🏷 Starting at just $1.75/month

Try Our Rated VPS Plans Today

Looking for speed, reliability, and full control?

Explore our top-rated VPS hosting plans now:

🔗 KVM VPS Plans

🔗 Ryzen Premium VPS

Final Words

This recognition from Google is a testament to our commitment to performance, transparency, and support. Thank you to our loyal customers for making this possible!

Have questions or want to migrate?

Contact Us — we’re here 24/7.

How to Change Your SSH Port Safely on Any Linux Server (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux)

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Changing your SSH port is a simple yet powerful way to reduce brute-force login attempts and improve server security. To make this process easier, Hosteons offers a free Bash script that automatically handles the switch across all major Linux distributions — including firewalls and SELinux!

✅ Supported Operating Systems

  • Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04
  • Debian 11 and above
  • CentOS 7 / 8
  • AlmaLinux 8 / 9

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

Changing your SSH port can lock you out if anything goes wrong.

Make sure you have console access such as VNC, IPMI, or KVM before using this script.

🔧 What the Script Does

  • Prompts until a valid SSH port is provided
  • Edits /etc/ssh/sshd_config to set the new port
  • Adds firewall rules for:
    • UFW (Ubuntu/Debian)
    • firewalld or iptables (CentOS/AlmaLinux)
  • Handles SELinux with semanage if needed
  • Restarts SSH service safely without reboot

🧰 How to Use the Script

  1. SSH into your VPS or server as root
  2. Run the following commands:
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hosteons/SSH-Port-Changer-Script/main/ssh_port_changer.sh
chmod +x ssh_port_changer.sh
./ssh_port_changer.sh
  1. Enter your desired new SSH port when prompted

📦 Download from GitHub

Access the script and full documentation here:

👉 https://github.com/hosteons/SSH-Port-Changer-Script

Now Get a /64 IPv6 Subnet by Default with All VPS Orders at Hosteons

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At Hosteons, we’re constantly working to improve your hosting experience. We’re excited to announce that all new VPS orders now include a /64 IPv6 subnet by default — no justification required.

🚀 What’s New?

Previously, /64 subnets were available only upon request with justification. But with our recent implementation of routed IPv6 mode, you can now receive a /64 subnet automatically when you select it in the order form.

✅ Key Benefits

  • No need to request or justify a /64 subnet
  • Automatically provisioned during VPS setup
  • Ideal for containers, custom routing, and IPv6-based apps
  • Enhanced networking isolation and flexibility

🌐 Available with All VPS Plans

This upgrade applies to all our KVM VPS and VDS plans:

🔁 Already Using a VPS?

If you’re an existing VPS user and would like to enable routed /64 IPv6, just open a support ticket — we’ll help you switch over quickly.

We’re making IPv6 adoption seamless and automatic, so you can focus on deploying your applications — not configuring your network.

Thank you for choosing Hosteons.

🛡️ Set Up a VPN on Your VPS in Minutes with Our One-Click Script (OpenVPN + WireGuard)

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Looking to set up your own secure VPN server without spending hours reading tutorials or configuring files manually?

Hosteons now offers a free, open-source VPN One-Click Installer that helps you launch either OpenVPN or WireGuard on your VPS within minutes. Whether you’re using Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, or AlmaLinux, this script has you covered.

✅ Why Use This Script?

  • Supports both OpenVPN and WireGuard
  • Works on most major Linux distros
  • Secure and production-ready defaults
  • Fully automated — minimal input required
  • Outputs ready-to-use config files for clients
  • Ideal for privacy, remote access, and secure browsing

🧰 Supported Operating Systems

  • Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04
  • Debian 11 and above
  • AlmaLinux 8 / 9
  • CentOS 7 / 8

🚀 How to Use

SSH into your VPS and run:

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hosteons/vpn-oneclick-installer/main/vpn_installer.sh
chmod +x vpn_installer.sh
sudo ./vpn_installer.sh

You’ll be prompted to choose:

1) WireGuard
2) OpenVPN

Based on your choice, the script installs and configures the selected VPN protocol, generates certificates or keys, configures firewall rules, and finally saves your client configuration file in:

  • /root/client.ovpn for OpenVPN
  • /root/client.conf for WireGuard

You can then download these and import into your VPN app.

🔒 What’s Under the Hood?

For OpenVPN, the script uses Easy-RSA to:

  • Generate CA, server, and client certs
  • Create Diffie-Hellman parameters
  • Build a secure server.conf
  • Auto-start the VPN service when supported

For WireGuard, it:

  • Generates private/public key pairs
  • Sets up a basic peer-to-peer configuration
  • Enables wg-quick@wg0

📂 GitHub Repository

Explore, star, or fork the repo:

👉 https://github.com/hosteons/vpn-oneclick-installer