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bookmark_borderHow to Use ImunifyAV in DirectAdmin and Enable Manual Scanning

Posted on by crowncloud

ImunifyAV (and its premium version, Imunify360) is a powerful malware scanning and server security tool designed to protect your hosting server from viruses, malicious scripts, and other threats. If you’re using DirectAdmin, you can easily integrate ImunifyAV to keep your websites clean and secure.

What is ImunifyAV?

ImunifyAV by CloudLinux is a powerful and free malware scanner built for web hosting servers. It helps secure your DirectAdmin hosting, reseller hosting, and shared hosting environments by automatically scanning and reporting … Read More

bookmark_borderInstalling Sentinel Firewall on Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux) – CSF Replacement

Posted on by crowncloud

CSF (ConfigServer Security & Firewall) was a popular firewall solution for Linux servers. Since CSF has officially been discontinued as of August 2025, the Sentinel Firewall project continues its development as a fully compatible fork. Sentinel is a drop-in replacement for CSF, providing the same functionality, security, and commands.

This guide covers installing Sentinel Firewall on popular Linux distributions:

  • Ubuntu: 22.04, 24.04, 25.04
  • Debian: 12, 13
  • AlmaLinux: 8, 9, 10
  • Rocky Linux: 8, 9, 10
  • CentOS Stream: 8, 9, 10
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bookmark_borderExploring Forgejo: The Ultimate Open-Source Git Hosting Solution

Posted on by crowncloud

What is Forgejo?

Forgejo is an open-source, community-driven platform for hosting Git repositories offering a secure, lightweight, and privacy-focused alternative to popular platforms like GitHub or GitLab. It’s perfect for developers, teams, and organizations that prefer to manage their own source code infrastructure with full control and transparency.

Key Features of Forgejo

  • Self-Hosted & Secure – Host your own Git service and keep your code and user data completely under your control.
  • Familiar Interface – Modern and user-friendly layout similar
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bookmark_borderTest and Staging Projects: Affordable Options for Dev Environments

Posted on by crowncloud

What Are Test and Staging Projects?

Test and staging environments are separate setups where developers and teams can safely try out apps, updates, and integrations before going live. These environments copy the production setup but are meant for testing, debugging, and validating changes, so you avoid breaking real services.

Using budget-friendly VPS plans,  you can create a fully working development or staging environment without spending much. This is perfect for startups, small teams, or individual developers who want reliable test … Read More

bookmark_borderRedis Cache now available on DirectAdmin

Posted on by crowncloud

Greetings,

We’re excited to announce that Redis Cache is now available on our DirectAdmin Shared and Reseller Hosting plans in Frankfurt, DE!

Redis (Remote Dictionary Server) is a high-performance, in-memory data store designed to dramatically improve website speed and responsiveness. By storing frequently accessed data in your server’s RAM instead of on disk, Redis allows your site to load pages faster, handle more visitors, and run more efficiently — all with minimal setup.


Why Choose Redis Cache?

  • Boosted
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bookmark_borderDirectAdmin Hosting Hardware Upgraded

Posted on by crowncloud

Greetings,

We’re excited to announce a major performance upgrade to our DirectAdmin shared and reseller hosting in Frankfurt, DE!

Our hosting services are now powered by NVMe-based storage with the latest AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU and ultra-fast DDR5 memory. Get ready for unmatched website speed, rock-solid reliability, and exceptional value.

Unleash the Power of AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

Our new hosting plans in Germany are powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, a cutting-edge processor built on … Read More

bookmark_bordercPanel Hosting Hardware Upgraded

Posted on by crowncloud

Greetings,

We’re excited to announce a major performance upgrade to our cPanel shared and reseller hosting in Frankfurt, DE!

Our hosting services are now powered by SSD-based storage with the latest AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU and ultra-fast DDR5 memory. Get ready for unmatched website speed, rock-solid reliability, and exceptional value.

Unleash the Power of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Our new cPanel hosting plans in Germany are powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, a cutting-edge processor delivering … Read More

bookmark_borderDebian 13 “Trixie” – 1-Click Template and ISO now Available for KVM VPSes

Posted on by crowncloud

We’ve got some exciting news to share — Debian 13 is now available as both a 1-click install template and ISO on our KVM-based plans in the CrownPanel control panel!

This means you can now deploy the latest version of Debian on your VPS in just a few clicks.

Meet Debian 13 “Trixie”

Debian 13, codenamed “Trixie”, is the newest release of one of the world’s most stable and community-driven Linux distributions. It comes with the latest Linux … Read More

bookmark_borderSelf-Host Your Own Password Manager with Bitwarden

Posted on by crowncloud

Today’s article delves into Bitwarden, a powerful open-source password manager that gives you complete control by allowing self-hosting on your own server.

What is Bitwarden?

Bitwarden is a robust, open-source password manager designed for individuals, teams, and businesses that prioritize data privacy and security. By self-hosting Bitwarden on your own infrastructure, you maintain full control over your credentials and ensure sensitive information stays within your environment.

Key Features of Bitwarden

  • End-to-End Encryption – All vault data is encrypted locally
… Read More

bookmark_borderLaunch a SaaS or Web App – Deploy with Docker, Laravel, or Node.js using VPS

Posted on by crowncloud

Today’s article delves into how developers and startups can launch scalable SaaS platforms or web applications using modern technologies like Docker, Laravel, and Node.js, all self-hosted on a Virtual Private Server (VPS). Deploying a SaaS product on a VPS gives you full control, cost efficiency, and flexibility, without relying on third-party platforms.

What is SaaS and a Web App?

SaaS (Software as a Service) is a cloud-based software delivery model where users access applications over the internet … Read More