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Self-Hosting Next.js Tutorial

Follow the instructions below to deploy a Next.js app with a local PostgreSQL database to a VPS, secure it, and connect it to a custom domain with free SSL. Watch the accompanying tutorial on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T_Dx7YgBFw

Instructions & commands:

1. Get your VPS server on Hostinger (Use code CODINGINFLOW for 10% off). Install Ubuntu 24 as the OS and set a root password.
2. Log into your server as root: ssh root@<your-server-ip>
3. Update Linux packages: apt update && apt upgrade -y
4. Create a new user: adduser

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/* Terminal */
yarn create vite my-project
cd my-project

yarn add -D tailwindcss postcss autoprefixer
yarn tailwindcss init -p

/* tailwind.config.cjs */
/** @type {import('tailwindcss').Config} */
module.exports = {