500,000 VPS Hosted at Contabo: Thank You
Half a million VPS now run on Contabo. This one’s a thank-you to the people who put them there, plus a look at what we added this year and what’s coming.
Contabo Firewall Is Here – Free with Every VPS and VDS
Contabo Firewall is live – and it’s free with every VPS and VDS. It runs at the network level, blocks all inbound traffic by default, and takes minutes to configure from your Customer Control Panel.
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Contabo VPS Rated “very good” in Independent hosttest Review
How well does the Contabo VPS perform when it’s tested under real-world conditions? That’s exactly what the hosting comparison platform hosttest wanted to find out. To answer this question, they ordered, set up, and evaluated our Cloud VPS 10 in an everyday environment. The verdict is clear: an excellent overall rating and a strong confirmation
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HTTP Response Codes and Server Statuses – Complete Reference
Decode HTTP response codes and understand what each server status means for troubleshooting and SEO. Breaks down 1xx to 5xx categories, key redirect and error codes, request methods, testing tools, and fixes for common issues.
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Contabo Wrapped 2025: The Year of “Always Improving”
2025 pushed Contabo to rebuild, upgrade, and transform. Hub Europe became our European backbone with state-of-the-art infrastructure and 99.982% uptime. We revamped the entire VPS lineup with more power at the same prices, launched AMD EPYC Turin Dedicated Servers, introduced Auto Backup and 1-click installations for n8n, Nextcloud, and WireGuard. ContaBro joined our support team, the new Customer Control Panel went live, and our Trustpilot score climbed to 4.4. Around 500,000 VPS, 10,000 VDS, and 10,000 Dedicated Servers now run on our infrastructure, serving 150,000 new customers who joined the Contabo family this year.
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n8n 2.0 is Now Available in Our 1-Click Image
n8n 2.0 focuses on security hardening and reliability improvements that required breaking changes. Task runners now isolate Code node execution, environment variable access is restricted by default, and the new Publish vs Save feature prevents accidental production changes. This guide covers what actually changed, how to check if your workflows need updates using the Migration Report, and why the security improvements matter for self-hosted instances on Contabo infrastructure.
Black Friday 2025 at Contabo: Tools That Save You Time. Deals That Give You Even Better Value.
Black Friday at Contabo combines promotional pricing with 1-click installations for n8n, Nextcloud, WireGuard, and GitLab CE. Deploy self-hosted infrastructure that eliminates per-user fees, per-execution charges, and ongoing subscriptions while locking in reduced server rates permanently.
Self-Host n8n, Nextcloud, and WireGuard with Free 1-Click Installation
You can now install free n8n, Nextcloud, and WireGuard on any Contabo VPS or VDS with a single click. No setup scripts, no configuration hassle. Automate workflows, host your cloud, or run a secure VPN – fully self-hosted, affordable, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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How to Change Your Server’s Port at Contabo
Changing the default port on your server is a simple but effective way to improve security. Standard ports are often targeted by brute-force attacks, making your system more vulnerable to unauthorized access. By switching to a custom port, you add an additional layer of protection without limiting functionality. Contabo offers full flexibility in port selection,
Get More Out of Plesk: A Practical Guide to Using Extensions on Your Contabo Server
If you’re using Plesk to manage your Contabo server, you already know how much it simplifies website and server management. But what if you could do even more with it? That’s where Plesk extensions come in. These add-on tools allow you to customize your control panel to match your exact needs, whether that’s stronger security,
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Contabo Welcomes Stephan Wolfram as New Group CEO
Contabo Group announces a leadership transition. Dr. Christian Böing is stepping down from his role as CEO, with Stephan Wolfram appointed as his successor. During his tenure, Dr. Christian Böing has enhanced Contabo’s value proposition to customers by delivering better uptime, increased product reliability, and enhanced customer support, further positioning Contabo for future growth. “During
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Always Improving: When Customer Experience Becomes Everyone’s Job
Six months ago, getting help at 3 AM meant waiting hours. Today, you’ll connect with a knowledgeable agent within minutes. Find out how the Customer Experience team completely rebuilt support systems to focus on one question: “What does the customer actually need right now?”
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Always Improving: How ITIL Frameworks Turn Imminent Chaos into Customer Success
Our IT Process Manager reveals how ITIL frameworks transformed reactive firefighting into proactive problem-solving – without creating bureaucracy that slows teams down. From pattern recognition that prevents recurring issues to automation that frees up human creativity, discover how structure actually creates speed and turns operational complexity into competitive advantage.
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Always Improving: Meet ContaBro and the Future of Customer Support
Getting help with your hosting shouldn’t feel like navigating a maze. Discover how ContaBro, Contabo’s custom-built AI chatbot, is improving customer support with 24/7 availability, fast problem-solving, and seamless escalation to human experts when you need them.
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Always Improving: Cooling Technology at our Hub Europe Data Center
Learn about Hub Europe’s innovative cooling system that uses direct-free-cooling to maintain perfect temperatures while reducing energy usage by up to 60%. With a remarkable PUE of 1.168, this system proves that advanced cooling technology doesn’t just protect your hardware – it’s also good for your budget and the environment.
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