Welcome to the Ghost Network 26.04 (Ubuntu sever 26.04 verison).
For those of you still using Ubuntu 24.04 the old site is
still available
HERE.
Although there is no urgency, I do recommend
you upgrade as soon as you can.
When I first set up a
home web-server I knew nothing about webservers and how they
worked, after a bit of research I decided the best way was to
set up a server using Linux as it would cost NOTHING!
Yes, it did cost me around £15 for a domain name (per year),
but everything else was free, I knew very little about Linux
as I have mainly only ever used Windows. I already have fixed
line broadband so that did not cost me anymore money.
I could not believe how easy it all was learn, and set up.
IF I CAN DO IT, SO
CAN YOU!
This is what the Ghostnetwork
website is all about, how to set up a Linux web-server for FREE.
The only expense being for the name (e.g. ghostnetwork.co.uk),
You will of course need a fixed line broadband connection to
the internet.
I decided to share the knowledge mainly
because I am fed up of seeing people get ripped of by website
hosting companies, and I want to break the myth that it costs
a fortune to host a website.
The Ubuntu 24.04 site was
a massive turning point for this site, when it comes to users,
and regular visitors. I went from hundreds to a few thousand
during the last two years. This makes me happy as at the end
of the day, I work for free, and the idea that what I do in my
spare time is helping people, makes me very happy indeed.
It has taken me around 9 years to get to this point though.
I am not a company, I am just one guy. I call myself Rob
Swan (WA) the WA stands for web alias as my real name is Paul.
I am not an expert by the way, so please keep that in mind.
My website is forum based, however I only use the forum software
(phpBB) in order to make posting and editing topics easier.
You cannot join the forum, as it is not that type of site
(would not have the time to moderate a public forum).
So, when you’re ready to learn how to self-host a website or 10, click on Forum Home to get started.
Oh by the way I have the server set to re-boot itself in the early hours of the morning so if you are up at that time and cannot get on, wait a few minutes and try again.
All web servers are vulnerable to cyber-attack, which includes mine (and yours). Let’s be honest now, it does not matter how good your security is, for any Internet facing device hacking is a fact of life and can happen to anyone. When you get further into the guide, you will find out more in regards to the security we use on these severs. You will also find out about taking backups to minimise the downtime in the event of a server breach.
Just remember that I take no responsibility in any shape of form for any loss or damage incurred (of any kind) by using or misusing any of the guides, downloads and information on this site. In brief using anything from this site is AT YOUR OWN RISK. It’s as simple as that. I will however warn you within the individual guides and information if in my opinion you have to be aware of anything before continuing!