Tutorials

How to self-host n8n on Contabo

Run open-source n8n on a ~$5/mo VPS — the free 1-click image or the Docker way — with the webhook and HTTPS gotchas spelled out.

How to self-host n8n on DigitalOcean

The real 1-click Marketplace image (Docker + Caddy + auto HTTPS) or a plain Droplet — Droplet sizing, the gotchas, and how it stacks up against Contabo.

How to back up a self-hosted n8n

The database, the encryption key everyone forgets, and the data volume — with copy-paste pg_dump, CLI export and restore commands.

Build a client portal with Softr and Airtable

Turn an Airtable base into a gated client portal — the real steps, the per-client data-isolation gotcha that causes leaks, and what it actually costs.

How to self-host a private AI on Contabo

Contabo's 1-click AI lineup — a local LLM chatbot (Ollama Phi4) and agents like OpenClaw. The honest take on what runs on a cheap CPU VPS vs what needs a GPU.

How to self-host Nextcloud on Contabo

Your own Google Drive / Dropbox on a flat ~$9/mo — the free 1-click image, how to size it by disk, the trusted_domains trap, and the honest self-host-vs-SaaS math.

How to migrate from Zapier to Make

There's no auto-importer — so here's the concept mapping, the operations-vs-tasks billing truth, and the gotchas before you rebuild your automations.

Getting started with Pipedrive

Set up a working sales pipeline in an afternoon — stages, contacts, deals and activities — with an honest note on what the $14 tier does and doesn't include.

How to set up a free CRM with Zoho

Zoho's free tier is a real CRM for up to 3 users. How to set it up, what the free plan covers, its limits, and when you'll want to upgrade.