FreeBSD VPS Documentation
	Welcome to the online documentation for your FreeBSD 15 Virtual Private Server. These pages walk through administering your VPS — from connecting for the first time to running web sites, databases, mail, and applications — with the exact commands for FreeBSD. Where a topic applies equally to Rocky Linux, the page covers both systems and notes the differences inline. Running Rocky Linux instead? See the Rocky Linux VPS Documentation. Looking for a command's manual page? The full set is online at www.gsp.com/support/man/.
	Connecting with SSH & SFTP Log in to your server and transfer files securely. Windows File Sharing (Samba) Map your VPS as a network drive, with SMB3 encryption. FTP with ProFTPD Install and configure the ProFTPD server, secured with TLS (FTPS). The Unix Shell Essential commands, navigation, and editing files at the command line. The Unix File System Directory layout, navigating the tree, and file ownership and permissions. The Unix Commands A categorized, fully-explained reference to the essential commands. uname: Which OS? Identify the operating system, version, and architecture your VPS is running. User Accounts Adding and managing users and groups; becoming root with su and doas. FreeBSD Packages & Ports Installing software with pkg, and building from the Ports Collection. Scheduled Tasks (cron) Run commands automatically on a schedule. Time Zones Set your server's local time with tzsetup, and keep the clock accurate with NTP. Webmin Control Panel Administer the server from your browser. Server Maintenance Services, logs, monitoring load, and — above all — backups. Restarting & Rebooting Restart a service or reboot the whole VPS, and confirm it came back. Securing Your VPS Patching, the pf firewall, SSH hardening, and blocking repeat offenders.
	Apache Web Server Install and configure Apache; publish your first site. CGI Scripts Enable and configure the Common Gateway Interface, plus a library of ready-made scripts. HTTPS & SSL Free, auto-renewing certificates with Let's Encrypt and acme.sh. cURL Transfer data and talk to web services from the command line. Wget Download files and mirror sites non-interactively. Java Servlets & JSP Run Jakarta Servlet/JSP apps with Apache Tomcat behind Apache.
	Virtual Hosting Host many domains on one VPS with name-based virtual hosts.
	Building an Online Store The pieces of a storefront, payments, and PCI basics — including WooCommerce.
	Web Applications & PHP Install PHP, connect a database, and deploy an application safely. Perl & CPAN Modules Scripting on the server and managing CPAN modules. Python Scripting, virtual environments and pip, and serving a Python web app behind Apache.
	MariaDB The recommended relational database; create databases, users, and backups. MySQL When an application specifically calls for Oracle's MySQL.
	WordPress Install and run the most popular content-management system. Analog: Web Statistics Turn your access logs into a fast, lightweight statistics report. Web Server Logs Read, rotate, and analyze your Apache access and error logs.
	The Mail Server Send and receive mail with Sendmail and Dovecot. SpamAssassin Filter spam with scoring, allow/deny lists, and Bayesian learning. ClamAV Scan mail and files for viruses and malware.
	Roundcube Webmail Browser-based email, with address book, calendar, and filters. If you can't find what you need here, you can contact our support staff with questions.