How to Secure Your VPS in 2026: Maximize Your VPS Security

Enhance your VPS security while leveraging your online presence! Benefit from Hostinger’s robust VPS security features 👉 https://bit.ly/3wpHudP 💥 Use the discount code VPS10 to get 10% OFF! Level up your VPS security! This video dives into practical measures to safeguard your server from online threats. We'll cover creating a secure user account by disabling the root login, using SFTP, installing an antivirus, and additional tips to keep your VPS protected. Whether you're a tech wiz or just starting out, this video equips you with the knowledge to secure your VPS confidently. ____________________________________________ 📌 Handy Links 16 VPS Security Tips to Prevent Attacks on Your Server – Hostinger Tutorials: https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/v... Join the Hostinger Affiliate Program: https://www.hostinger.com/affiliates Join the Hostinger Referral Program: https://www.hostinger.com/referral-pr... Join our team at Hostinger: https://www.hostinger.com/career ____________________________________________ ⭐ Follow Us ⭐ TikTok:   / hostingeracademy   Instagram:   / hostingeracademy   Twitter:   / hostinger   Reddit:   / hostinger   Facebook:   / hostinger   Hostinger Tutorials: https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HostingerAc... ____________________________________________ 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction How to Secure Your VPS 00:56 - Research Your Web Hosting Security 01:47 - Use Strong Passwords 02:51 - Change the Default SSH Port 03:53 - Disable Root Login 05:08 - Using SFTP Instead of FTP 06:40 - Keep Your Applications Up to Date 07:58 - Install an Antivirus 08:36 - Use a Malware Scanner 10:07 - Review User Rights 11:33 - Disable IPv6 ___________________________________________ While considered safer than other hosting types, VPS can still be prone to vulnerabilities. Don’t worry! There are multiple ways to enhance your VPS security that you can apply, such as: 👉 Research your web hosting security 👉 Use strong passwords 👉 Change the default SSH port 👉 Disable root login 👉 Use SFTP instead of FTP 👉 Keep your applications up to date 👉 Install an antivirus 👉 Use a malware scanner 👉 Review user rights 👉 Disable IPv6 ___________________________________________ ▶ Want to see more awesome tutorials like this in the future? Consider subscribing 😁 https://www.youtube.com/c/HostingerAc... ____________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Let us know in the comments below if you have any questions. Good luck on your online journey. 🚀 #VPSSecurity #VPS #HostingerAcademy