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VPS and Server Guides
Plain-English guides from FormoHost on choosing and running a VPS or dedicated server: how virtualization works, how to pick a server location, and how to run common services yourself.
01All guides
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KVM VPS explainedWhat KVM is, how it differs from container VPS, and what you can run on it.Run your own mail serverPort 25, reverse DNS, SPF, DKIM and DMARC, step by step.Choose a VPS location in AsiaReal ping data from 15 cities to our Asia locations.Choose a VPS location in EuropeReal ping data from 11 cities to 23 European locations.
02Where to start
Which guide do you need?
Start with the question you have right now.
- Not sure what you are buying?Start with KVM VPS explained. It shows what a full virtual machine gives you that a container VPS does not.
- Picking a country?Read the location guide for Asia or Europe. Both use ping we measured ourselves, so you can compare cities before you order.
- Sending your own email?Run your own mail server walks you through port 25, reverse DNS and the records that keep your mail out of spam.
Still not sure which location fits? Ask us and we will help you choose.
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