: Do I need to install Ubuntu OS on my PC to host a website with​ my VPS? When researching hosting a website on a VPS notice that all of the tutorials use Ubuntu in their example. I want

@Shakeerah822

Do I need to install Ubuntu OS on my PC to host a website with​ my VPS?


No, you can use a different OS on desktop and VPS.


Can I host my website on a VPS running Windows?


Yes, but this is probably not what you want. The costs will be higher and as a beginner you are probably better off using what the majority use, so you can follow along using all the tutorials you found.

Many people administer an Ubuntu VPS from their Windows or Mac machines. You can control it using text commands in a terminal using something like PuTTY, or you can try to find a VPS provider offering preinstalled applications that you manage using your web browser.

If you do choose to install Ubuntu on your PC you may find that it is easier to administer the VPS, and that you have greater functionality since both PC and server are the same OS, but it is a steep learning curve at first.

Try following this guide on DigitalOcean from your Windows PC first, that's a good starting point.

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