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Learn how to set up a Hostinger VPS step by step in this beginner-friendly Hostinger VPS setup tutorial. In this video, I’ll show you how to get started with Hostinger VPS hosting, choose the right KVM VPS plan, access your VPS dashboard inside hPanel, install your server template, connect your domain, configure basic VPS settings, and prepare your server for a website, WordPress site, application, or custom project.
If you’re new to VPS hosting, this tutorial will help you understand how a virtual private server works and how to set up your Hostinger VPS the right way without getting overwhelmed. We’ll cover the important basics like choosing an operating system, using VPS templates, managing your server, pointing a domain to your VPS, checking your server details, and setting up the foundation for a faster and more powerful hosting environment.
Hostinger VPS is a great option if you want more control, better performance, dedicated resources, and the ability to host websites, apps, automation tools, WordPress, WooCommerce, or custom projects on your own server.
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In this Hostinger VPS tutorial, you’ll learn:
✅ How to set up Hostinger VPS for beginners
✅ How to choose a Hostinger KVM VPS plan
✅ How to access and manage your VPS in hPanel
✅ How to install a VPS operating system or template
✅ How to connect your domain to your VPS
✅ How to prepare your VPS for websites and apps
✅ Basic VPS settings every beginner should know
✅ Why VPS hosting is different from shared hosting
TimeStamps
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Choosing a Hostinger VPS plan
00:57 Why KVM1 is recommended
01:21 Picking billing period, location, and Ubuntu
01:58 Applying the discount coupon
02:12 Creating your account and completing checkout
03:02 Starting the VPS setup
03:27 Creating and saving the root password
03:58 Managing your new VPS
04:12 Opening the browser terminal
04:30 Updating the VPS software
05:12 Creating a new admin user
05:44 Switching into the new user account
06:24 Setting up SSH remote access
07:01 Generating an SSH key pair
08:03 Copying the public SSH key
09:02 Adding the SSH key to the VPS
10:04 Setting SSH file permissions
10:37 Logging into the VPS with SSH
11:17 Making final security updates
12:12 Disabling root login
12:48 Setting up firewall rules with UFW
13:52 Checking the firewall status
14:06 Rebooting the VPS
14:41 Testing SSH after reboot
15:28 How to upgrade your VPS plan
16:26 Final thoughts and next steps
Whether you’re moving from shared hosting, building a website, hosting WordPress, deploying an app, or just learning how VPS hosting works, this complete Hostinger VPS setup guide will walk you through everything step by step.