# VPS - DeployHQ Blog

Virtual Private Servers (VPS) give you dedicated resources and more control than shared hosting, without the cost of a dedicated server. They're a great choice when your website or application needs better performance and customization.

### [DeployHQ Managed VPS vs DigitalOcean App Platform: Real Linux vs PaaS Containers](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/deployhq-managed-vps-vs-digitalocean-app-platform)

Posted on 22nd June 2026

Compare DeployHQ Managed VPS and DigitalOcean App Platform — same DO infrastructure, two takes on Linux access, build pipelines, and pricing.

### [Managed VPS Hosting on DeployHQ: Linux Servers with Built-in Deployments](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/managed-vps-hosting-on-deployhq)

Posted on 9th June 2026

Fully-managed Linux VPS on DeployHQ — built-in deployments, automatic SSH keys, zero-downtime deploys. One workflow with your servers, one monthly bill.

### [How to Deploy Your First AI Agent to a VPS with Docker](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/deploy-first-ai-agent-vps-docker)

Posted on 1st June 2026

Build a simple FastAPI agent, ship it to a VPS in Docker, and wire up Git-based auto-deploys. No orchestrator, no framework lock-in.

### [Self-Host n8n on a VPS: Docker, HTTPS, and Git-Based Updates](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/self-host-n8n-vps-docker)

Posted on 21st May 2026

Self-host n8n on a VPS with Docker, Postgres, and HTTPS — then version your workflows in Git and push updates with one-click rollback.

### [Deploy Hermes Agent on a VPS: DeployHQ Workflow + How It Differs from OpenClaw](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/deploy-hermes-agent-vps)

Posted on 6th May 2026

Walk through deploying Hermes Agent on a VPS with DeployHQ, plus how its self-improving skills differ from OpenClaw's lighter gateway model.

### [Self-Hosting Paperclip on a VPS with Docker and Continuous Deployment](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/self-host-paperclip-vps-docker-deployhq)

Posted on 29th April 2026

Run Paperclip — the open-source AI agent orchestrator — on your VPS with Docker, then automate updates from your fork with DeployHQ.

### [OpenClaw Skills: How to Find, Install, and Build Your Own](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/openclaw-skills-guide)

Posted on 7th April 2026

OpenClaw Skills are the plugin system that turns a self-hosted AI assistant into a workflow automation engine. Learn how to find skills in the ClawHub registry, install them on your VPS, and build a custom skill from scratch to automate a repetitive task.

### [Deploy OpenClaw on a VPS: Setup, SSL and Auto-Deploys](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/deploy-configure-openclaw-vps)

Posted on 6th March 2026

Step-by-step guide to deploying OpenClaw on Ubuntu with security hardening, Nginx reverse proxy, SSL certificates, systemd service management, and automated configuration updates via DeployHQ.

### [Shared Hosting vs VPS: A Comprehensive Guide for Junior Developers](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/shared-hosting-vs-vps-a-comprehensive-guide-for-junior-developers)

Posted on 3rd November 2025

Shared hosting vs VPS vs hosting managed by DeployHQ — key differences, pros, and cons to help junior developers choose the right setup.

### [Self-Host Ghost CMS on a VPS with Docker](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/deploying-ghost-cms-with-deployhq-automated-setup-guide)

Posted on 10th October 2025

Deploy Ghost — the open-source publishing platform — on a VPS with Docker, MySQL, Caddy TLS, Mailgun, and continuous deployment via DeployHQ.

### [The Easiest Way to Set Up Zero Downtime Deployments (Atomic Symlinks)](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/what-s-the-easiest-way-to-set-up-zero-downtime-deployments)

Posted on 11th August 2025

The easiest zero downtime deployment setup: atomic symlinks. Working bash script, RPO/RTO numbers, and the prerequisites most tutorials skip.

### [How to Set Up a Minecraft Server on Ubuntu with Automated Deploys](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/level-up-your-game-automated-minecraft-server-deployments-with-deployhq)

Posted on 17th July 2025

Set up a Minecraft Java 21 server on Ubuntu 24.04 with one command, systemd auto-restart, and continuous plugin updates via DeployHQ — no FTP required.

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