Overview:
Protect your VPS by setting up firewall rules and following security best practices.
Setting Up UFW Firewall (Linux):
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Enable UFW:
sudo ufw enable -
Allow SSH connections:
sudo ufw allow ssh -
Allow other services, e.g., HTTP and HTTPS:
sudo ufw allow 80 sudo ufw allow 443 -
Check firewall status:
sudo ufw status
Security Tips:
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Change default SSH port from 22 to another port.
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Use SSH key authentication instead of passwords.
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Regularly update your system packages.
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Disable root login over SSH if possible.
Tips:
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Schedule regular backups.
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Store backups off-server if possible for added security.
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