We strongly recommend doing the following within the first hour of receiving your VPS:
Linux Security
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Update OS:
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Change root password
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Create a non-root sudo user
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Install a firewall (UFW recommended)
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Install Fail2Ban
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Disable SSH password login (optional but recommended)
Windows Security
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Change Administrator password
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Enable Windows Firewall
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Install security updates
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Disable RDP port exposure or restrict by IP (best practice)
Backups
Backups are your responsibility unless you purchase the Managed/Backup addon.