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At OctaByte, we make it simple for you to manage your virtual machines. Whether you want to tweak environment variables or restart your app, this guide walks you through each step with images to help you along the way. Step 1: Request Access to Your Server To get started, request access to your server. You can contact our support team in two ways: Email: support@octabyte.io Live Chat: Available on octabyte.io Step 2: Receive Email with Credentials Our support team will email you the login credentials you need to access your server. ...

If you’re in the market for a customer messaging and support tool but want to avoid expensive proprietary platforms like Intercom, open-source software provides powerful, flexible, and privacy-respecting alternatives. Two of the leading open-source options are Chatwoot and Papercups. Both offer core features like live chat, messaging integrations, and multi-channel support — but they differ in philosophy, use cases, and scalability. In this post, we’ll explore what makes Chatwoot and Papercups stand out, compare their strengths, and help you decide which is the best choice for your business. ...

Bugsink: Lightweight, Self-Hosted Error Tracking Built for Developers In today’s fast-paced development environment, ensuring the reliability of your applications is paramount. While tools like Sentry have become industry standards for error tracking, they often come with hefty resource requirements and complex setups. Enter Bugsink – a streamlined, self-hosted error tracking solution that offers developers full control without the overhead. What is Bugsink? Bugsink is a self-hosted error tracking platform designed to help developers identify, diagnose, and resolve application issues efficiently. Compatible with Sentry’s SDKs, it allows for seamless integration into existing projects, enabling developers to switch without significant code changes. Its lightweight architecture ensures that it can handle millions of events per day, even on modest hardware setups. ...

Are you looking for a Freshdesk alternative that gives you full control, no vendor lock-in, and zero per-agent fees? Whether you’re a startup, a growing business, or an enterprise seeking more transparency and customizability, open-source helpdesk software can be a game-changer. At OctaByte, we help you deploy and manage 350+ open-source applications, and in this post, we’ll highlight the top 5 open-source Freshdesk alternatives—Chatwoot, Typebot, Zammad, FreeScout, and Dittofeed—with a detailed comparison to help you choose the right fit. ...

Redash is a powerful open-source data visualization and collaboration platform, designed to make working with data simple and accessible. Whether you’re analyzing marketing performance, financial data, or product usage metrics, Redash helps you uncover insights and share them with your team—fast. With OctaByte, deploying Redash takes just minutes. No server setup, no configuration headaches, and no technical complexity. Just click, deploy, and start visualizing. Why Redash? Redash empowers teams to query, visualize, and share data effortlessly. Its user-friendly interface makes it easy for both technical and non-technical users to explore data and build dashboards. ...