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How to Self-Host Plausible Analytics With Docker
Set up Plausible Community Edition with Docker, bind it to localhost, and serve it over HTTPS through Nginx on your own VPS.
Shared Hosting vs VPS Hosting: Which One Do You Need?
Shared hosting or VPS? Compare resources, control, maintenance, email, and pricing to choose the right QDE plan, starting at €2.95/month.
How to Self-Host Umami: Privacy-Friendly Web Analytics With Docker
Umami gives you useful website analytics without sending visitor data to Google. Run it with Docker, PostgreSQL, Nginx, HTTPS, backups, and updates on your own VPS.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Templates Now Available on QDE
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) templates are now live on all QDE VPS and dedicated servers. Linux 7.0, PostgreSQL 18, post-quantum SSH, and 5 years of support.
The Best European Domain Registrars for 2026
Looking for the best European domain registrar? We compare six EU and Swiss options on pricing, privacy, and DNS control, and show where each one actually fits.
How to Self-Host Linkwarden: Your Own Wayback Machine and Bookmark Manager
Linkwarden is a self-hosted bookmark manager that saves a full copy of every page you bookmark, acting like a private Wayback Machine. This guide walks through deploying it with Docker and setting up archiving, search, AI tagging, and backups on your own server.
Netherlands vs. Germany for Hosting: Which Should You Choose?
The Netherlands and Germany are two of Europe's strongest hosting destinations, but they differ on connectivity, jurisdiction, and content rules. This guide breaks down how they compare so you can pick the right home for your servers.
How to Self-Host Immich: The Best Google Photos Alternative
Immich gives you a private, ad-free Google Photos replacement that runs entirely on your own server. This guide covers deploying it with Docker Compose, setting up mobile backup, and keeping your photo library safe.
Why .com, .net, and .org Are Still the Safest Domain Choices
Learn why .com, .net, and .org remain trusted domain extensions for businesses, infrastructure projects, and communities, and why QDE now offers classic domain registration.