Tutorials

How to Configure PHP Settings on Your Server: A Clear and Practical Guide 

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PHP powers most dynamic websites today, from popular content management systems like WordPress and Joomla to custom-built applications. To ensure your site runs smoothly and efficiently, sometimes you need to adjust PHP’s behavior, whether that means increasing memory limits, allowing larger file uploads, or extending script execution times. These settings are controlled through the php.ini […]

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How to Check the Performance of Your Contabo VPS: A Practical Guide 

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Keeping your VPS running smoothly means staying aware of how it’s performing day to day. Whether you’re hosting a website, running applications, or managing databases, monitoring your server’s CPU, memory, disk, and network usage helps you spot issues early and make smart decisions about upgrades or optimizations. If you’re new to this, don’t worry, checking

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How to Set Up FTP Access for Your Website: A Step-by-Step Guide Inspired by Contabo’s Tutorial 

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Laptop screen showing a tutorial video on how to set up FTP access for your website using Contabo’s Control Panel.

Managing a website comes with its share of technical tasks, but transferring files between your computer and your server doesn’t have to be one of the complicated ones. If you’ve ever wondered how to upload website files, back up your data, or edit files remotely, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is your go-to solution. Inspired by

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How to Install cPanel on Your Contabo Server: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

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Contabo tutorial video on how to install cPanel, shown on a server-themed interface

Looking to install cPanel on your Contabo server? cPanel is one of the most user-friendly control panels for managing websites, databases, and email accounts, making server administration much easier. Whether you’re a web developer, system administrator, or business owner managing multiple sites, cPanel can streamline your daily operations.  In this guide, we’ll show you how

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How to Prepay for Your Contabo Services: A Step-by-Step Guide

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If you’re someone who likes to plan ahead or reduce repetitive admin tasks, Contabo makes it easy to prepay for your hosting services. Whether you’re managing a single VPS or an entire infrastructure, renewing your services in advance helps ensure smooth operation without monthly payment interruptions.  In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to prepay

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How to Reset Your Server Password with Contabo (Linux & Windows) 

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Have you ever found yourself locked out of your own server because you forgot the password? Or maybe you need to update your credentials for security reasons after a team member leaves? Server password management is one of those essential tasks that can cause real headaches when you need access urgently.  The good news is

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How to Transfer Your Contabo VPS to Another Region: A Step-by-Step Guide 

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Whether you’re expanding your business internationally, optimizing lower latency, or simply want your server closer to your users, transferring your VPS to a different region can make a big difference. With Contabo, this process is not only possible, but also simple and user controlled.  In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to transfer your

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How to Upgrade Your VPS with Contabo: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide 

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Step-by-step VPS upgrade process on Contabo's customer control panel dashboard

Success often leads to growing pains, especially in digital environments. As your websites grow, databases expand, and applications scale, you need a hosting solution that grows with you. That’s where the ability to upgrade VPS with Contabo comes in. It gives you more power, without starting from scratch or switching platforms. In this guide, we’ll walk you

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How to Install and Connect to Your Contabo Server: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Contabo Customer Control Panel dashboard for server setup

Getting started with your new server shouldn’t be complicated and at Contabo we’ve made the setup process as smooth as possible. Whether you’re hosting a website, running a game server, or building your next cloud-based application, setting up your Contabo VPS or VDS takes just a few easy steps.  In this guide, we’ll take you

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How to View Your Invoices and Payment History at Contabo 

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If you’ve ever wondered how to view invoices and payment history at Contabo, this guide will show you exactly where to look and how to manage your billing details effortlessly. When you’re busy managing websites or developing applications, the last thing you want is billing confusion that could lead to service interruptions. Fortunately, finding your complete

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Unlocking the Power of the Contabo API: Simplify Your Hosting Management

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Contabo API access in Control Pane

  Have you ever found yourself repeatedly logging into the Customer Control Panel for routine server management tasks? Or perhaps you’re looking to automate your hosting infrastructure as your operations grow? Many server administrators find themselves in this position as they scale their online presence.  The Contabo API solves these common challenges by allowing you

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