Installing software on your VPS

With root access on your VPS, you can install almost any software your website or app needs, from web servers and databases to programming languages and custom tools.

On a Linux VPS you typically install software using the built-in package manager, for example apt on Ubuntu/Debian or dnf on AlmaLinux/Rocky. A common web setup includes:

• A web server such as Nginx or Apache
• A database such as MySQL or MariaDB
• A language runtime such as PHP, Node.js or Python

If you prefer not to use the command line for everything, install a control panel and manage much of this through a browser.

Good habits: keep your software updated for security, install only what you need, and take a snapshot before big changes. You connect via SSH to install software; details are at my.dirhamaday.ae. On a managed VPS, our UAE team can install and configure common software for you, WhatsApp +971 58 553 6767.