Documentation
Learn how to get the most out of Sitequest Hosting.
Getting Started
VPS Management
Server Monitoring
Track CPU, memory, disk, and ping metrics. View availability, incidents, and configure alert thresholds.
Resource Scaling
Upgrade CPU, RAM, and storage on your VPS at any time without reinstalling.
SSH Access & Key Management
Connect via SSH, manage SSH keys, use the web terminal, and harden your SSH configuration.
Backups
Create, restore, and delete VPS backups. Monitor backup progress and manage your backup slots.
Firewall Management
Enable the firewall, add and remove port rules, and manage traffic filtering on your VPS.
DDoS Protection
Configure Layer 4 and Layer 7 DDoS protection per IP address on your VPS.
Power Management
Start, stop, and restart your VPS from the dashboard. Understand server status indicators.
Password Reset
Generate a new root password for your VPS when locked out or rotating credentials.
Reinstalling the Operating System
Reinstall the OS on your VPS. Choose a new distribution, confirm the action, and track progress.
ISO Images
Mount and unmount ISO images on your VPS for custom OS installations or recovery.
SFTP File Browser
Upload, download, edit, and manage files on your VPS directly from the browser.
VNC Console
Access your VPS through the browser-based VNC console for emergency recovery and boot-level troubleshooting.
Team Access
Share VPS access with team members and manage role-based permissions per server.
Domain & DNS
Registering a Domain
Availability check, TLD pricing, and checkout.
DNS Records
A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and more.
Domain Transfers
Auth codes, transfer lock, and inbound transfers.
WHOIS Privacy
Protect your registration details.
DNSSEC Explained
What DNSSEC protects against, how the chain of trust works, and how to enable it.
API / MCP
Account
Team Management
Adding members and managing roles.
Billing & Payment
How billing works for VPS and domains — intervals, pro-rated upgrades, renewals, and cancellation.
Notifications
How notifications work, when they fire, and how to configure your preferences.
Activity Log
How the activity log works, what it records, and how to configure retention.
Knowledge Base
What is a Domain Name?
How domains work, registrars, registries, TLDs, and the anatomy of a URL.
How DNS Works
The DNS resolution chain — root servers, nameservers, resolvers, TTL, and caching.
Choosing the Right Domain Name
Tips for picking a memorable domain, TLD selection, and branding.
What is a WHOIS Lookup?
How domain registration data is published and what it reveals.
What is an IP Address?
IPv4 vs. IPv6, public vs. private addresses, CIDR notation, and reverse DNS basics.
Understanding the Network Stack
The OSI model in practice — Layer 4 vs. Layer 7, TCP vs. UDP, firewalls, and DDoS protection.
Choosing the Right Linux Distribution
Ubuntu vs. Debian vs. AlmaLinux — use cases, package managers, and release cycles.
Securing Your VPS
SSH key auth, firewall setup, automatic updates, fail2ban, and reducing attack surface.