Welcome to Satoshi Radio! This is the place where you can find everything about Bitcoin. It's a place where all Bitcoin enthusiasts come together. Young or old, expert or beginner: everyone is welcome. Find the cheat sheet with all the commands here: In this episode, Bart walks you through setting up a secure Virtual Private Server (VPS) from scratch. Learn why a VPS is essential for running Bitcoin applications like BTCPay Server, how to secure it properly, and prepare it for next week's BTCPay Server tutorial. 🗿 Follow Bart on Twitter: ⚖️ Want to know how many Satoshi you get for 1 Euro? Key points covered: Why you need a VPS for Bitcoin projects Creating and using SSH keys Setting up automatic updates Creating a secure user account Disabling root login Configuring firewall for Bitcoin Protection against brute force attacks Preparation for BTCPay Server installation Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to VPS 02:08 - VPS purchase and setup 03:30 - Creating SSH keys 08:30 - Creating a VPS 11:00 - First login, updates and automatic updates 18:00 - User management 27:35 - SSH Config File 29:20 - Remove root access 30:40 - Firewall setup 33:00 - Fail2ban configuration 35:25 - Conclusion