Guides
Practical guides for working with your VPS.
What is a VPS? Set up your first one with Hetzner
Learn what a VPS is and what you can do with one. Create a Hetzner server, then connect with a terminal, Termius, or ForgeVPS.
Browser SSH Terminal for Your VPS
Access your VPS terminal from a browser with ForgeVPS. Run commands, use Claude Code or Codex CLI, and return to persistent terminal sessions.
Edit Files on Your VPS From a Browser
Create, edit, save, rename, and delete files on your VPS from your browser. Manage project folders and upload files in the ForgeVPS code editor.
Run Claude Code on a VPS From Your Browser
Install Claude Code on a VPS, complete remote sign-in, and open the same terminal from your phone. A practical ForgeVPS walkthrough with troubleshooting.
Run Codex CLI on a VPS From Your Browser
Install OpenAI Codex CLI on a VPS, sign in with device authentication, and work from a browser terminal. Includes phone access and session recovery.
Browser Terminal vs Browser IDE vs Remote SSH
Compare ForgeVPS, browser SSH terminals, code-server, and VS Code Remote SSH by workflow, setup, and browser access. Find the right fit for your VPS.
Deploy an App Built With Claude Code or Codex on a VPS
Deploy an app built with Claude Code or Codex CLI on a VPS. Follow a working Node.js example through GitHub deployment, environment variables, and HTTPS.
Run Multiple Apps on One VPS With Separate Domains
Run multiple web apps on one VPS with separate ports, domains, and environment settings. A practical ForgeVPS guide to deployment and shared resources.
Fix a Failed VPS Deployment: Builds, Ports, and Logs
Troubleshoot failed VPS deployments in ForgeVPS: dependency installs, builds, startup errors, ports, environment variables, domains, and code rollbacks.
Back Up and Restore PostgreSQL in ForgeVPS
Create, download, and restore a PostgreSQL backup in ForgeVPS. Use a disposable database to verify recovery before restoring real application data.