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security

How to Install CrowdSec in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Community-Powered Intrusion Prevention for Beginners)

CrowdSec watches your logs like Fail2ban does, but it also taps a shared blocklist built from attacks seen across thousands of other servers. Here's how to run it in its own LXC container on Proxmox VE, from install to your first working ban.

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How to Install Authentik in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Self-Hosted Single Sign-On for Beginners)

Tired of a separate login for every self-hosted app? Authentik is a free, open-source identity provider that gives you one login for all of them. Here's how to install it in a Docker-enabled LXC container on Proxmox VE, from container creation through your first admin login.

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How to Install and Configure Fail2ban on Proxmox VE (Block Brute-Force Login Attempts)

Bots scan the internet around the clock looking for open logins. Here's how to install fail2ban on Proxmox VE and automatically ban IPs that hammer your web UI or SSH with failed login attempts.

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Why Does Proxmox VE Show a Certificate Warning? Fixing "Your Connection Is Not Private"

Opened your fresh Proxmox VE install and got a scary browser warning? Here's why the self-signed certificate triggers it, how to safely proceed, and how to import the CA so it never shows up again.

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How to Set Up a WireGuard VPN Server in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE

Run your own WireGuard VPN server in a lightweight LXC container on Proxmox VE, so you can reach your whole home network securely from anywhere without forwarding a pile of ports.

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How to Install Vaultwarden in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Self-Hosted Password Manager for Beginners)

Build a self-hosted, Bitwarden-compatible password vault from source in a lightweight Proxmox VE LXC container. No Docker, no subscription, works with the real Bitwarden apps.

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How to Install Kali Linux on Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step VM Guide)

New to Kali and new to Proxmox? This guide walks through building a proper Kali Linux VM from the official ISO, with the VM settings, install steps, and post-install fixes that actually matter.

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How to Secure Proxmox VE After a Fresh Install: A Beginner's Hardening Checklist

A fresh Proxmox VE install works, but it isn't locked down. Here are the ten things worth doing first — from a real admin user to a firewall you won't accidentally lock yourself out of.

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How to Create a New User in Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step for Beginners)

Stop logging in as root. Learn how to create a new Proxmox VE user account from the GUI and CLI, set a password, and grant just enough access to get real work done.

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