# Opus Host

## Docs

- [Create a Opus Host Account and Get Your Free VPS Now](https://docs.opus-host.de/account/register.md): Sign up for a free Opus Host account in minutes — no credit card required. Learn what you need to register and how to verify your account.
- [How to Renew Your Free Opus Host VPS Before It Expires](https://docs.opus-host.de/account/renew.md): Learn how to renew your free Opus Host VPS each month, what reminder emails to expect, and what happens if you miss the renewal deadline.
- [Opus Host Acceptable Use Policy: What You Can and Can't Do](https://docs.opus-host.de/account/rules.md): The rules and acceptable use guidelines for Opus Host free VPS services — what's allowed, what's prohibited, and what happens if you break the rules.
- [How to Claim Your Free VPS on Opus Host | Get Started](https://docs.opus-host.de/claim-your-vps.md): Step-by-step guide to claiming your free VPS on Opus Host — from creating your account to having a live server with credentials in under two minutes.
- [Opus Host Frequently Asked Questions — Free VPS Hosting](https://docs.opus-host.de/faq.md): Answers to the most common questions about Opus Host free VPS hosting — account limits, allowed uses, renewal, performance, and more.
- [Point a Custom Domain to Your Opus Host VPS IP Address](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/custom-domain.md): Configure your domain registrar's DNS settings to point your custom domain to your Opus Host VPS IP address and serve your website or app.
- [Install MySQL or PostgreSQL on Your Opus Host VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/databases.md): Install and secure MySQL or PostgreSQL on your Opus Host VPS, create databases and users, and connect from your applications.
- [Install Docker and Docker Compose on Your Free VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/docker.md): Install Docker and Docker Compose on your Opus Host VPS to run containerized apps quickly and cleanly, with no dependency conflicts.
- [The First 10 Minutes on Your New Opus Host VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/first-10-minutes.md): A checklist for the first 10 minutes on a fresh Opus Host VPS: change the root password, add an SSH key, create a sudo user, enable the firewall, and patch.
- [Install Nginx and Serve a Website on Your Free VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/install-web-server.md): Install Nginx on your Opus Host VPS, deploy a static or PHP website, and configure a domain name to make your site publicly accessible.
- [Get a Free HTTPS Certificate With Let's Encrypt](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/lets-encrypt-ssl.md): Secure your website with free HTTPS using Let's Encrypt and Certbot on your Opus Host VPS — including automatic renewal.
- [Host Your Own Nextcloud Instance on Your Free VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/nextcloud.md): Self-host Nextcloud on your Opus Host VPS with Docker Compose — your own private cloud for files, calendars, and contacts, with HTTPS.
- [Reverse Proxy Multiple Apps With Nginx on One VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/nginx-reverse-proxy.md): Use Nginx as a reverse proxy on your Opus Host VPS to serve multiple apps on different domains from a single VPS, all on ports 80 and 443.
- [Deploy a Node.js App With PM2 on Your VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/nodejs-pm2.md): Install Node.js and PM2 on your Opus Host VPS, deploy your app, and keep it running 24/7 with auto-restart on crashes and reboots.
- [Run a Discord Bot Around the Clock on Your Free VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/run-a-bot.md): Deploy and keep a Discord bot running continuously on your Opus Host VPS using Node.js or Python — no need to leave your PC on all day.
- [Set Up a Minecraft Java Edition Server on Your VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/setup-game-server.md): Install and run a Minecraft Java Edition server on your Opus Host VPS — invite friends, configure the server, and keep it running 24/7.
- [Host a Telegram Bot 24/7 on Your Free VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/telegram-bot.md): Deploy a Telegram bot on your Opus Host VPS with Python or Node.js and keep it running around the clock using systemd or PM2.
- [Set Up a WireGuard VPN Server on Your Opus Host VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/wireguard-vpn.md): Run your own fast, modern VPN with WireGuard on your Opus Host VPS — route your traffic through your server for privacy and geo-flexibility.
- [Host a WordPress Site on Your Opus Host VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/guides/wordpress.md): Install and run a WordPress site on your Opus Host VPS with Nginx, PHP, and MySQL — a full LEMP stack from scratch.
- [Important Pages: The Opus Host Docs at a Glance](https://docs.opus-host.de/important-pages.md): A curated jump list to the most useful pages in the Opus Host docs — getting started, hardening, guides, and support.
- [Opus Host: Free VPS Hosting, No Credit Card Required](https://docs.opus-host.de/introduction.md): Opus Host gives you a real virtual private server, completely free — no credit card required. Manage everything from a browser-based control panel.
- [Back Up and Snapshot Your Opus Host VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/panel/backups.md): Create manual backups and snapshots of your Opus Host VPS from the control panel. Free tier users can request backup slots from support.
- [In-Browser Console: Run Commands on Your VPS Instantly](https://docs.opus-host.de/panel/console.md): The Opus Host web console gives you a full terminal inside your browser — run commands on your VPS without installing SSH or any software.
- [Opus Host File Manager: Upload and Edit Server Files](https://docs.opus-host.de/panel/file-manager.md): Browse, upload, download, and edit files on your VPS directly from the Opus Host control panel — no FTP client or SSH file transfer needed.
- [VPS Networking: Manage IP Addresses and Open Ports](https://docs.opus-host.de/panel/networking.md): View your VPS IP address, manage open ports, and configure firewall rules directly from the Opus Host control panel networking tab.
- [Opus Host Control Panel: Manage Your VPS From Your Browser](https://docs.opus-host.de/panel/overview.md): The Opus Host control panel lets you start, stop, and configure your VPS from any browser — no SSH required for everyday management tasks.
- [Opus Host Quickstart: SSH Into Your VPS in 5 Minutes](https://docs.opus-host.de/quickstart.md): Go from a new Opus Host account to a live VPS with SSH access in under five minutes. Claim your server, grab your credentials, and run your first commands.
- [Contact Opus Host Support: Panel Tickets and Discord](https://docs.opus-host.de/support/contact.md): How to reach the Opus Host support team — open a ticket from the control panel or join our Discord community for fast help.
- [Delete Your Opus Host Account and All Your Data](https://docs.opus-host.de/support/data-deletion.md): Request full deletion of your Opus Host account and VPS data via a panel support ticket or Discord. Nothing is retained after deletion.
- [Report Abuse From an Opus Host VPS or User](https://docs.opus-host.de/support/report-abuse.md): Report spam, scanning, DDoS, malware, or other abuse originating from an Opus Host VPS. What to send to abuse@opus-host.de and what happens next.
- [Request Mail Ports to Be Unblocked on Your VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/support/unblock-mail-ports.md): Outbound mail ports (25, 465, 587) are blocked by default on Opus Host VPS. Request an unblock via a support ticket or Discord — available on the free tier.
- [Troubleshooting Common Opus Host VPS Problems and Fixes](https://docs.opus-host.de/troubleshooting.md): Fix common Opus Host VPS problems — SSH connection failures, server not starting, disk full errors, slow performance, and much more.
- [Schedule Recurring Tasks With Cron on Your VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/vps/cron-jobs.md): Automate backups, cleanup scripts, and any recurring task on your Opus Host VPS by adding entries to crontab — with examples and common pitfalls.
- [Configure a UFW Firewall on Your Opus Host VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/vps/firewall.md): Protect your Opus Host VPS with UFW — allow only the ports you need, block everything else, and check your firewall status from the command line.
- [Keep Your Opus Host VPS Updated and Patched Safely](https://docs.opus-host.de/vps/package-updates.md): Install security patches, update installed packages, and enable unattended upgrades on your Opus Host VPS running Debian or Ubuntu.
- [Reinstall Your Opus Host VPS Operating System Safely](https://docs.opus-host.de/vps/reinstall-os.md): Wipe and reinstall your VPS operating system from the Opus Host panel to start fresh with a clean slate — all data will be erased.
- [VPS Resource Limits and Usage Monitoring on Opus Host](https://docs.opus-host.de/vps/resource-limits.md): Learn about the CPU, RAM, disk, and bandwidth limits on your Opus Host VPS and how to monitor resource usage to keep your server running smoothly.
- [Connect to Your Opus Host VPS Using SSH (All Platforms)](https://docs.opus-host.de/vps/ssh-access.md): Learn how to connect to your Opus Host VPS over SSH from Windows, Mac, or Linux — and how to set up SSH key authentication for better security.
- [Start, Stop, and Restart Your Opus Host VPS Instance](https://docs.opus-host.de/vps/start-stop-restart.md): Learn how to safely start, stop, and restart your Opus Host VPS from the control panel or command line, and when to use each action.
- [Add Swap and Tune Performance on Your Opus Host VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/vps/swap-and-performance.md): Add a swap file to survive memory spikes, tune swappiness, and use built-in tools to diagnose slow performance on your Opus Host VPS.
- [Run Apps as systemd Services on Your Opus Host VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/vps/systemd-services.md): Keep your apps running after logout and reboot. Create, enable, and manage systemd services on your Opus Host VPS with a copy-paste template.
- [Create Users and Manage sudo Access on Your VPS](https://docs.opus-host.de/vps/user-management.md): Stop using root for daily work. Create a regular user, grant sudo access, disable root login, and manage user accounts on your Opus Host VPS.