# IMIDC

> IMIDC (Rainbow Network Limited) is a hosting and network provider operating since 2014, serving 5,000+ clients. It offers cloud VPS, dedicated servers (including VPS host nodes and multi-IP site cluster servers), IP blocks, BGP/Anycast/ASN services, CDN, colocation and remote hands.

Key facts:
- Data centers: Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Moscow (Russia), USA and South Africa.
- Hong Kong: CN2 GIA routes to mainland China (China Telecom AS4809). Moscow: CN2 routes to mainland China.
- Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, USA and South Africa servers come with local native IPs; Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam also offer home broadband (residential) IPs.
- Datacenter, native, static residential and ISP IPs in 24 countries and regions; full /24 (C-class) blocks available.
- Member of four Regional Internet Registries: RIPE NCC, APNIC, ARIN and AFRINIC.
- Pure SSD storage, 10Gbps uplinks, DDoS protection, Tier3+ facilities with 2N power, 99.9% uptime, free migration, 7x24 multilingual support (English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Spanish).
- Website: https://www.imidc.com  Help center: https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase

## Products

- [Japan VPS (Tokyo, native IP; optional home broadband / residential / ISP IP; China-optimized CN2 route; from USD 28/month)](https://www.imidc.com/store/japan-cloud)
- [Japan dedicated servers (native & residential IP, site cluster)](https://www.imidc.com/store/japan-dedi-servers)
- [Hong Kong VPS (CN2 GIA)](https://www.imidc.com/store/hongkong-cloud) and [Hong Kong dedicated servers](https://www.imidc.com/store/hongkong-dedi-servers)
- [Korea VPS](https://www.imidc.com/store/korea-cloud) and [Korea dedicated servers](https://www.imidc.com/store/korea-servers)
- [Taiwan VPS](https://www.imidc.com/store/taiwan-cloud) and [Taiwan dedicated servers](https://www.imidc.com/store/taiwan-dedi-servers)
- [Russia (Moscow) VPS with CN2](https://www.imidc.com/store/russia-cloud-cn2) and [Moscow dedicated servers](https://www.imidc.com/store/russia-moscow-dedi-server)
- [USA dedicated servers (Los Angeles; CN2 GIA or China Unicom 9929/4837; AMD EPYC VPS host nodes; /25 and /24 multi-IP site clusters)](https://www.imidc.com/store/usa-dedi-servers)
- [USA VPS (Los Angeles; China Telecom CN2 GIA or China Unicom CU4837 route; native US IP; unmetered traffic)](https://www.imidc.com/store/usa-cloud)
- [South Africa VPS](https://www.imidc.com/store/za-cloud-cn2)
- Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) VPS, dedicated servers and colocation with Malaysia native, home broadband and static residential IPs — configured on request via [sales](https://www.imidc.com/pages/contact/); [Malaysia IP rental](https://www.imidc.com/pages/ip-rental-malaysia/)
- Singapore and Thailand (Bangkok) dedicated servers and colocation with local native IPs — via [sales](https://www.imidc.com/pages/contact/)
- [Native, residential, ISP and datacenter IP rental by country](https://www.imidc.com/pages/ip-resources/) (e.g. [Japan](https://www.imidc.com/pages/ip-rental-japan/), [USA](https://www.imidc.com/pages/ip-rental-usa/), [Malaysia](https://www.imidc.com/pages/ip-rental-malaysia/))
- [Native residential IP servers](https://www.imidc.com/store/native-ip-server): servers with a full /24 of 253 native residential (home-broadband) IPv4 in Taiwan (Taipei, $2,188/mo), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul) and South Africa (Johannesburg) ($2,588/mo each) and Thailand (Bangkok, $2,888/mo); 4 CPU cores, 4GB RAM, 80GB SSD, 100Mbps; custom IP counts and specs on request
- [BGP announcement & Anycast with your own ASN](https://www.imidc.com/pages/bgp-anycast/), [CDN](https://www.imidc.com/pages/cdn/), [free server migration](https://www.imidc.com/pages/server-cloud-migration/), [colocation & data centers](https://www.imidc.com/pages/data-center-facilities/)


## Why IMIDC (host nodes, site clusters, IP blocks)

- [IP Block Leasing for Hosting Providers: /24 Native Blocks, LOA and ROA Announcements](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/410/IP-Block-Leasing-for-Hosting-Providers-or-24-Native-Blocks-LOA-and-ROA-Announcements.html): IP leasing guide for hosts, VPS sellers and site cluster teams: picking /24 native blocks, LOA vs IRR vs RPKI ROA, BGP announcements and IP reputation checks.
- [Choosing a Japan Host Node: Upstream Guide for Selling VPS on Tokyo Dedicated Servers](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/415/Choosing-a-Japan-Host-Node-Upstream-Guide-for-Selling-VPS-on-Tokyo-Dedicated-Servers.html): Japan host node notes for VPS providers: why native IPs sell, how to test return routes, managing IP blocks and abuse, plus a buying checklist and bulk deals.
- [Korea Host Node Guide: Native IP Dedicated Servers for VPS Providers](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/430/Korea-Host-Node-Guide-Native-IP-Dedicated-Servers-for-VPS-Providers.html): Korea host node buying guide for VPS providers: why Korean IPs are scarce, gaming demand, what abuse and KYC mean for resellers, a spec table and checklist.
- [Moscow CN2 Dedicated Servers as Host Nodes: Russian Native IP VPS That Stand Out](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/470/Moscow-CN2-Dedicated-Servers-as-Host-Nodes-Russian-Native-IP-VPS-That-Stand-Out.html): For VPS providers: why Moscow dedicated servers with CN2 to China are scarce, selling Russian native IP VPS, RIPE IPs, abuse, payments and a buying checklist.
- [SEO Site Cluster Servers: Multi-C-Class IPs in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, US & Moscow](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/520/SEO-Site-Cluster-Servers-Multi-C-Class-IPs-in-Japan-Korea-Taiwan-US-and-Moscow.html): Site cluster server guide: compare multi-C-class IPs in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the US and Moscow, plan /24 blocks, avoid footprints and verify with a checklist.
- [Starting a VPS Hosting Business: How to Choose Upstream Host Nodes, IPs and Abuse Policy](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/545/Starting-a-VPS-Hosting-Business-How-to-Choose-Upstream-Host-Nodes-IPs-and-Abuse-Policy.html): For new VPS providers: host nodes, C-class IPs, PVE/Virtualizor, WHMCS and abuse handling, why a stable RIR-member upstream matters, plus a server checklist.
- [Taiwan Host Node Guide: Native IP Dedicated Servers for VPS Providers](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/550/Taiwan-Host-Node-Guide-Native-IP-Dedicated-Servers-for-VPS-Providers.html): Taiwan host node guide for VPS providers: why native IPs are scarce, HiNet vs data center IPs, pre-launch checks, avoiding geo-misplaced IPs and bad upstreams.
- [US Host Nodes and Multi-C-Class Servers: Choosing an Upstream for /24 VPS and SEO Hosting](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/580/US-Host-Nodes-and-Multi-C-Class-Servers-Choosing-an-Upstream-for-or-24-VPS-and-SEO-Hosting.html): US host node guide for hosts and SEO teams: split a /24 for VPS and site clusters, why ARIN-sourced IPs matter, coast choice, abuse handling and a checklist.
- [How to Choose an Overseas Server Provider in 2026: 8 Criteria From 10+ Years in IDC](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/595/How-to-Choose-an-Overseas-Server-Provider-in-2026-8-Criteria-From-10-plus-Years-in-IDC.html): How to choose an overseas server provider in 2026: 8 criteria from IMIDC's experience serving 5,000+ customers since 2014, plus a provider evaluation checklist.
- [How Hosting Providers Choose an Upstream: Host Nodes & Site Cluster Servers](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/600/How-Hosting-Providers-Choose-an-Upstream-Host-Nodes-and-Site-Cluster-Servers.html): Upstream guide for VPS sellers, hosts and site cluster teams: avoid 5 common pitfalls, use our host node and SEO server checklist, and see IMIDC's IP blocks.

## Data centers

- [Hong Kong Servers: No ICP Filing, Why Bandwidth Costs More, and Peak-Hour Stability](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/395/Hong-Kong-Servers-No-ICP-Filing-Why-Bandwidth-Costs-More-and-Peak-Hour-Stability.html): Hong Kong servers from a webmaster's view: no ICP filing, why bandwidth costs more, HKIX and new subsea cables, and how IMIDC CN2 GIA handles evening peaks.
- [Why Tokyo Is Asia's Network Hub: Choosing a Japan Server with Native IP](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/425/Why-Tokyo-Is-Asia-s-Network-Hub-Choosing-a-Japan-Server-with-Native-IP.html): Why Tokyo servers suit Japan and APAC: JPNAP, BBIX and JPIX exchanges, Boso cable landings and demanding users. IMIDC Tokyo includes a Japanese native IP.
- [Seoul Servers and Korean Native IPs: Getting Past Korea's Network Entry Barrier](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/435/Seoul-Servers-and-Korean-Native-IPs-Getting-Past-Korea-s-Network-Entry-Barrier.html): Korea's network fees push many services to route via Japan or Hong Kong. IMIDC Seoul servers include Korean native IPs, DDoS protection and 10Gbps uplinks.
- [Kuala Lumpur Servers: A Chinese-Friendly, Lower-Cost Alternative to Singapore](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/455/Kuala-Lumpur-Servers-A-Chinese-Friendly-Lower-Cost-Alternative-to-Singapore.html): Kuala Lumpur servers: a big Chinese-speaking market, cheaper data centers than Singapore, local networks, 2025–2026 rules, and native and home broadband IPs.
- [Singapore Servers: Place Your Southeast Asia Hub Where Submarine Cables Meet](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/535/Singapore-Servers-Place-Your-Southeast-Asia-Hub-Where-Submarine-Cables-Meet.html): Singapore servers from a CTO's view: 28 subsea cables, SGIX peering, reach into Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, power quotas, PDPA, and local native IPs.
- [Johannesburg Servers: Enter the African Market with South African Native IPs](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/540/Johannesburg-Servers-Enter-the-African-Market-with-South-African-Native-IPs.html): Johannesburg is Africa's internet crossroads. IMIDC's Joburg data center includes South African native IPs from verifiable sources to help you enter the market.
- [Taiwan Servers: Gaming, Streaming and E-Commerce Nodes on HiNet's Home Turf](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/555/Taiwan-Servers-Gaming-Streaming-and-E-Commerce-Nodes-on-HiNet-s-Home-Turf.html): Taiwan servers for gaming, streaming, Shopee or LINE: HiNet's market dominance, subsea cable risks, and why Taiwan native IPs matter. IMIDC includes local IPs.
- [Bangkok Server and Thai Native IP Guide for Thailand Live-Commerce Sellers](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/560/Bangkok-Server-and-Thai-Native-IP-Guide-for-Thailand-Live-Commerce-Sellers.html): Thai ecommerce grew 50%+ in 2025. What Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop and LINE sellers need from their network, and how a Bangkok server with a Thai IP helps.
- [US Native IP Servers: East vs West Coast and IP Setup for E-commerce Sellers](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/585/US-Native-IP-Servers-East-vs-West-Coast-and-IP-Setup-for-E-commerce-Sellers.html): Selling in the US? Compare East vs West Coast latency to Asia, Amazon, Shopify and TikTok Shop US network needs, ARIN-sourced IPs and IMIDC US native IP servers
- [Best Japan VPS Buying Guide: Native IP, Routing and Specs Explained](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/615/Best-Japan-VPS-Buying-Guide-Native-IP-Routing-and-Specs-Explained.html): How to choose a Japan VPS: a checklist covering IP type, China routing, specs, bandwidth, OS and support, plus IMIDC Tokyo native IP VPS plans and test steps.
- [Japan Cloud Server vs VPS vs Dedicated Server: Differences and How to Choose](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/630/Japan-Cloud-Server-vs-VPS-vs-Dedicated-Server-Differences-and-How-to-Choose.html): Japan cloud server, Japan VPS or Japan dedicated server? Compare resources, performance, pricing, setup speed and use cases, plus IMIDC Tokyo native IP plans.
- [Korea VPS Buying Guide: How to Choose a Seoul Cloud Server with Native IP](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/635/Korea-VPS-Buying-Guide-How-to-Choose-a-Seoul-Cloud-Server-with-Native-IP.html): How to choose a Korea VPS: a six-point checklist on IP type, carrier, specs, bandwidth, OS and support, plus IMIDC Seoul KT native IP VPS plans and test steps.
- [Korea Dedicated Server, Multi-IP SEO Server or Colocation: 3 Ways to Use Seoul](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/645/Korea-Dedicated-Server-Multi-IP-SEO-Server-or-Colocation-3-Ways-to-Use-Seoul.html): Rent a Korea dedicated server, a /24 multi-IP SEO server, or colocate your own hardware in Seoul? Plans, KT network, Korean native IPs and a go-live checklist.
- [Japan Dedicated Server, Multi-IP SEO Server and Tokyo Colocation: One Box to a Rack](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/650/Japan-Dedicated-Server-Multi-IP-SEO-Server-and-Tokyo-Colocation-One-Box-to-a-Rack.html): Start with a Japan dedicated server, grow to a /24 multi-IP SEO server, then move to Tokyo colocation. IMIDC Tokyo plans, growth path, use cases and checks.
- [Taiwan VPS Buying Guide: Best Taiwan Cloud Server with Native IP](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/660/Taiwan-VPS-Buying-Guide-Best-Taiwan-Cloud-Server-with-Native-IP.html): How to choose a Taiwan VPS: native vs. announced IPs, routing, specs, bandwidth, OS and support, plus IMIDC Taipei VPS plans, prices and post-purchase tests.
- [Taiwan Dedicated Server, Multi-IP SEO Server or Taipei Colocation: How to Choose](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/670/Taiwan-Dedicated-Server-Multi-IP-SEO-Server-or-Taipei-Colocation-How-to-Choose.html): Taiwan dedicated server, /24 multi-IP SEO server or Taipei colocation? IMIDC Taipei plans from $199/mo, Taiwan native IPs, racks and testing.
- [Hong Kong Dedicated Server, Multi-IP Server & Colocation Guide (CN2 GIA)](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/675/Hong-Kong-Dedicated-Server-Multi-IP-Server-and-Colocation-Guide-CN2-GIA.html): Hong Kong dedicated server, multi-IP SEO server, colocation or rack rental? IMIDC's CN2 GIA and BGP plans from $139/mo, /24 native IP planning and test tips.
- [Hong Kong VPS Buying Guide: CN2 GIA, No ICP Filing, Plans Compared](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/680/Hong-Kong-VPS-Buying-Guide-CN2-GIA-No-ICP-Filing-Plans-Compared.html): How to choose a Hong Kong VPS: routing, IP type, specs, traffic, OS and support, plus IMIDC Hong Kong CN2 GIA VPS plans from $18/mo and post-purchase tests.
- [Russia VPS Hosting Guide: Moscow Cloud Server Plans with CN2 and Native IP](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/690/Russia-VPS-Hosting-Guide-Moscow-Cloud-Server-Plans-with-CN2-and-Native-IP.html): Choosing a Russia VPS? Compare IMIDC's six Moscow cloud server plans, CN2 route to China, native Russian IP, and which plan fits Ozon, Yandex or trade sites.
- [Los Angeles Dedicated Servers & Colocation: IMIDC US Data Center Guide](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/710/Los-Angeles-Dedicated-Servers-and-Colocation-IMIDC-US-Data-Center-Guide.html): IMIDC Los Angeles: US dedicated servers from $499/mo, multi-IP servers with /25 or /24 native IPs, 1U-to-full-rack colocation, Unicom 9929/4837 and CN2 routes.
- [South Africa VPS Guide: Johannesburg Cloud Server Plans and Testing](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/720/South-Africa-VPS-Guide-Johannesburg-Cloud-Server-Plans-and-Testing.html): How to choose a South Africa VPS: IMIDC Johannesburg cloud server plans from $18/month, native South African IP, CN2 China route, POPIA and post-purchase tests.
- [Singapore Dedicated Server & Colocation: Choosing a Singapore Data Center](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/740/Singapore-Dedicated-Server-and-Colocation-Choosing-a-Singapore-Data-Center.html): Singapore dedicated server or colocation? IMIDC's Singapore data center offers dedicated servers, 1U to full-rack colocation, native IPs and remote hands.
- [Thailand Dedicated Server & Bangkok Colocation: How to Choose and Deploy](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/755/Thailand-Dedicated-Server-and-Bangkok-Colocation-How-to-Choose-and-Deploy.html): Deploy a Thailand dedicated server or colocate hardware in Bangkok with IMIDC: 1U–4U and racks, Thai native IPs, remote hands, Bangkok vs Singapore, testing.
- [Malaysia VPS & Dedicated Server: Kuala Lumpur Cloud Hosting and Colocation](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/765/Malaysia-VPS-and-Dedicated-Server-Kuala-Lumpur-Cloud-Hosting-and-Colocation.html): Malaysia VPS, dedicated servers and Kuala Lumpur colocation from IMIDC, paired with Malaysian native, home broadband and residential IPs, plus how to order.


## Use cases & solutions

- [Hosting a Mobile App or SaaS API Backend for China Users on Hong Kong CN2 GIA (No ICP Filing)](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/825/Hosting-a-Mobile-App-or-SaaS-API-Backend-for-China-Users-on-Hong-Kong-CN2-GIA-No-ICP-Filing.html): Run a China-facing mobile app or SaaS API on IMIDC Hong Kong CN2 GIA servers without ICP filing: architecture, Nginx HTTP/3 config, retries, testing and scaling.
- [Self-Hosted Live Streaming for Asia: SRS Origin on a Hong Kong, Tokyo or Singapore Server with CDN](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/830/Self-Hosted-Live-Streaming-for-Asia-SRS-Origin-on-a-Hong-Kong-Tokyo-or-Singapore-Server-with-CDN.html): Run your own live streaming platform for Asia with IMIDC: SRS origin via Docker, RTMP/SRT ingest, HLS and WebRTC, bandwidth math, CDN, recording and DDoS.
- [Building a VOD and Short-Video Platform Backend: Storage Servers, FFmpeg HLS Transcoding, MinIO and CDN](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/835/Building-a-VOD-and-Short-Video-Platform-Backend-Storage-Servers-FFmpeg-HLS-Transcoding-MinIO-and-CDN.html): Build a VOD or short-video backend on IMIDC: ffmpeg HLS ladders, MinIO storage tiers, CDN bandwidth math, and Hong Kong vs Tokyo, Singapore or LA regions.
- [Build a Private AI Support Knowledge Base (RAG) on a Dedicated Server in Tokyo, Singapore, Taipei or Los Angeles](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/840/Build-a-Private-AI-Support-Knowledge-Base-RAG-on-a-Dedicated-Server-in-Tokyo-Singapore-Taipei-or-Los-Angeles.html): Run an enterprise RAG support knowledge base with Qdrant or pgvector on an IMIDC dedicated server in Tokyo, Singapore, Taipei or Los Angeles, keeping customer data in-region.
- [Colocate Your Own GPU Servers for AI Inference in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore or Los Angeles: Power, Network and Shipping Guide](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/845/Colocate-Your-Own-GPU-Servers-for-AI-Inference-in-Tokyo-Hong-Kong-Singapore-or-Los-Angeles-Power-Network-and-Shipping-Guide.html): Bring your own GPU servers to IMIDC colocation in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore or Los Angeles: power density, cooling, 10Gbps, BGP, export controls and shipping checklist.
- [Run Your Own Business or Transactional Mail Server (Mailcow or Postal) on a Dedicated IP: PTR, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, MTA-STS and IP Warm-Up](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/850/Run-Your-Own-Business-or-Transactional-Mail-Server-Mailcow-or-Postal-on-a-Dedicated-IP-PTR-SPForDKIMorDMARC-MTA-STS-and-IP-Warm-Up.html): Set up Mailcow or Postal on an IMIDC server with a dedicated IP: confirm port 25, set PTR, publish SPF, DKIM, DMARC and MTA-STS, warm up and monitor blocklists.
- [Multi-Region Disaster Recovery for Cross-Border Businesses: Hong Kong Primary, Tokyo or Singapore Warm Standby, DB Replication and Failover](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/855/Multi-Region-Disaster-Recovery-for-Cross-Border-Businesses-Hong-Kong-Primary-Tokyo-or-Singapore-Warm-Standby-DB-Replication-and-Failover.html): Multi-region DR on IMIDC: Hong Kong primary, Tokyo, Singapore or Taipei standby, MySQL/PostgreSQL replication, restic backups and DNS or Anycast failover.
- [Cloud Desktops for Cross-Border Operations Teams: Windows RDS or Proxmox VDI on a Dedicated Server in Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo or Los Angeles](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/860/Cloud-Desktops-for-Cross-Border-Operations-Teams-Windows-RDS-or-Proxmox-VDI-on-a-Dedicated-Server-in-Hong-Kong-Taipei-Tokyo-or-Los-Angeles.html): Team cloud desktops on an IMIDC dedicated server: RDS or Proxmox VDI sizing, RDS licensing, RD Gateway with 2FA, per-user regional IPs and backups.
- [Hosting ERP, OA and CRM for a Company with China HQ and Overseas Branches: Odoo, ERPNext or Nextcloud on a Hong Kong CN2 GIA Server](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/865/Hosting-ERP-OA-and-CRM-for-a-Company-with-China-HQ-and-Overseas-Branches-Odoo-ERPNext-or-Nextcloud-on-a-Hong-Kong-CN2-GIA-Server.html): Host Odoo, ERPNext or Nextcloud/OnlyOffice for a China HQ and overseas branches on an IMIDC Hong Kong CN2 GIA server: no ICP, sizing, Docker, SSO, backups, PIPL notes.
- [IoT Device Cloud for Global Hardware Exporters: Regional EMQX MQTT Brokers, Device TLS and OTA](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/870/IoT-Device-Cloud-for-Global-Hardware-Exporters-Regional-EMQX-MQTT-Brokers-Device-TLS-and-OTA.html): How hardware exporters build an IoT device cloud with regional EMQX MQTT brokers on IMIDC servers in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Singapore, Moscow and Johannesburg.
- [Mobile Game Backend Architecture for Greater China, Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea: Servers, Regions and Launch-Day DDoS](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/875/Mobile-Game-Backend-Architecture-for-Greater-China-Southeast-Asia-Japan-and-Korea-Servers-Regions-and-Launch-Day-DDoS.html): A game studio's guide to backend architecture for Asian players: login, gateway and battle servers, TCP vs UDP/KCP, region placement and scaling on IMIDC servers.
- [Running an E-Learning Platform for Southeast Asia: Moodle or Open edX on Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Hong Kong Servers](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/880/Running-an-E-Learning-Platform-for-Southeast-Asia-Moodle-or-Open-edX-on-Singapore-Kuala-Lumpur-Bangkok-or-Hong-Kong-Servers.html): How to host Moodle or Open edX for students in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam on IMIDC servers, with CDN video and exam-peak sizing.
- [Residential IP Server vs Residential Proxy Service: Cost per IP, Control and When Each Wins](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1065/Residential-IP-Server-vs-Residential-Proxy-Service-Cost-per-IP-Control-and-When-Each-Wins.html): When a server with a /24 of 253 native residential IPs beats rotating or shared residential proxies: cost-per-IP math, control, latency and compliance.
- [How to Use All 253 Residential IPs on One Server: Binding, Per-Service Source IPs and an IP Allocation Plan](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1070/How-to-Use-All-253-Residential-IPs-on-One-Server-Binding-Per-Service-Source-IPs-and-an-IP-Allocation-Plan.html): Bind a /24 of 253 residential IPs on Linux and set the outbound IP per service with Nginx, curl, Python, SNAT, policy routing and Docker, then monitor it.
- [Which Country for a Residential IP Server? Taiwan vs Malaysia vs Thailand vs Japan vs South Korea vs South Africa](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1075/Which-Country-for-a-Residential-IP-Server-Taiwan-vs-Malaysia-vs-Thailand-vs-Japan-vs-South-Korea-vs-South-Africa.html): Choosing a country for IMIDC's 253-IP residential server: Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Korea and South Africa by market, latency and price.
- [Residential IPs for APAC Ad Verification and Local SEO Checks: A Hands-On Workflow](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1080/Residential-IPs-for-APAC-Ad-Verification-and-Local-SEO-Checks-A-Hands-On-Workflow.html): See Google, Yahoo and Naver results, ad placements and affiliate prices as home users in Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and South Africa do, using IMIDC residential IP servers.
- [Multi-Brand Cross-Border E-commerce: A Stable Local Residential IP for Each of Your Brands](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1085/Multi-Brand-Cross-Border-E-commerce-A-Stable-Local-Residential-IP-for-Each-of-Your-Brands.html): Architecture, team access, costs and migration steps for giving each of your own brands a fixed local residential IP with IMIDC, while following every marketplace's account rules.
- [All use-case guides](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/69/Use-Cases-and-Solutions)

## Industry insights

- [What Is Anycast? How Big Websites Stay Fast and DDoS-Resilient](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/325/What-Is-Anycast-How-Big-Websites-Stay-Fast-and-DDoS-Resilient.html): Learn what Anycast is, how it differs from Unicast, why DNS and CDNs use it for speed and DDoS resilience, and how to deploy it with your own ASN, IPs and BGP.
- [China–Russia Trade Website Hosting: Why Host Your Server in Moscow](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/345/China-Russia-Trade-Website-Hosting-Why-Host-Your-Server-in-Moscow.html): Where to host a China–Russia trade or Russian e-commerce site? Compare Hong Kong, Europe and Moscow for speed, Yandex SEO, data localization and team access.
- [Colocation vs Dedicated Server Rental: Which Is More Cost-Effective?](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/355/Colocation-vs-Dedicated-Server-Rental-Which-Is-More-Cost-Effective.html): Colocation vs renting a dedicated server, compared on cost structure, flexibility, maintenance and use cases, plus IMIDC Tier3+ colocation and remote hands.
- [How to Choose a Server for Cross-Border Ecommerce: Speed, Uptime and Clean IPs (2026)](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/360/How-to-Choose-a-Server-for-Cross-Border-Ecommerce-Speed-Uptime-and-Clean-IPs-2026.html): How to choose an ecommerce server: compare shared hosting, VPS and dedicated servers on speed, uptime, IP reputation, security and scale, plus location tips.
- [Emerging Market Servers: How to Deploy in Thailand, South Africa and Russia](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/370/Emerging-Market-Servers-How-to-Deploy-in-Thailand-South-Africa-and-Russia.html): Why Thailand, South Africa and Russia are the new frontier for global expansion, and how local servers, local IPs and data compliance help you win local users.
- [2026 Global Expansion Infrastructure Checklist: Servers, IPs, CDN and DDoS Protection](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/375/2026-Global-Expansion-Infrastructure-Checklist-Servers-IPs-CDN-and-DDoS-Protection.html): What network infrastructure do you need to expand overseas in 2026? A checklist covering servers, IPs, CDN, DDoS protection and BGP/ASN, with tips by stage.
- [Game Server Hosting: How to Choose a Low-Latency, DDoS-Protected Data Center](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/380/Game-Server-Hosting-How-to-Choose-a-Low-Latency-DDoS-Protected-Data-Center.html): Lag, disconnects and launch-day DDoS attacks drive players away. See how latency, routing, DDoS protection and hardware decide where to host game servers.
- [Hong Kong CN2 GIA Servers: Why They Suit Export Sites and China-Facing Businesses](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/390/Hong-Kong-CN2-GIA-Servers-Why-They-Suit-Export-Sites-and-China-Facing-Businesses.html): Why choose a Hong Kong CN2 GIA server? CN2 GIA vs CN2 GT vs standard 163 routes, Hong Kong's location and network advantages, plus buying tips and pitfalls.
- [Japan vs Korea Servers: Which to Choose for Your Asia-Pacific Business](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/420/Japan-vs-Korea-Servers-Which-to-Choose-for-Your-Asia-Pacific-Business.html): Japan or Korea server? Compare audience, routes, compliance and use cases, with deployment tips for gaming, e-commerce, content and SaaS across Asia-Pacific.
- [Malaysia Home Broadband IP vs Residential IP vs Native IP: Which Should Sellers Choose?](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/450/Malaysia-Home-Broadband-IP-vs-Residential-IP-vs-Native-IP-Which-Should-Sellers-Choose.html): Malaysia home broadband vs static residential vs native IPs: source, platform detection, stability and use cases, with tips for Shopee, Lazada and TikTok.
- [Moscow CN2 Servers: Why They're the Top Choice for China–Russia Business](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/465/Moscow-CN2-Servers-Why-They-re-the-Top-Choice-for-China-Russia-Business.html): Hosting for China–Russia business? Compare Russian routes via Europe with CN2 direct to China, and why Moscow CN2 wins on speed, stability and compliance.
- [What Is a Native IP Used For? 7 Benefits for Cross-Border Ecommerce and Social Media](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/480/What-Is-a-Native-IP-Used-For-7-Benefits-for-Cross-Border-Ecommerce-and-Social-Media.html): What is a native IP for? Native vs broadcast IPs explained, plus 7 benefits for ecommerce and social media teams and how to pick a provider with legitimate IPs.
- [Why Own Your ASN and IP Block? Branding, Portability and Multi-Homed BGP](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/490/Why-Own-Your-ASN-and-IP-Block-Branding-Portability-and-Multi-Homed-BGP.html): Why own your ASN and IP block? The value for brand trust, IP portability, multi-homed BGP and security, and how owned IPs compare with rented provider IPs.
- [Static Residential IP vs Proxy IP: Differences and Why Businesses Need Legitimate IPs](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/500/Static-Residential-IP-vs-Proxy-IP-Differences-and-Why-Businesses-Need-Legitimate-IPs.html): Static residential IP vs proxy IP: compare source, stability, security and compliance, risks of unverified proxies, and why RIR membership signals legit IPs.
- [What Is a Russian Native IP For? Network Setup for Ozon, Wildberries and VK](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/505/What-Is-a-Russian-Native-IP-For-Network-Setup-for-Ozon-Wildberries-and-VK.html): What is a Russian native IP for? Network needs of Ozon and Wildberries seller accounts, VK, Yandex ads and SEO, plus native vs residential vs data center IPs.
- [TikTok Live Streaming Network Setup: Native IP and Premium Routes](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/565/TikTok-Live-Streaming-Network-Setup-Native-IP-and-Premium-Routes.html): TikTok live streams lagging or blurry, or accounts unstable? Learn what TikTok needs (native IP, stable routes, upstream bandwidth) and how to build it.
- [How to Get a Russian Website Indexed by Yandex Fast: Submission and SEO Guide](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/605/How-to-Get-a-Russian-Website-Indexed-by-Yandex-Fast-Submission-and-SEO-Guide.html): Russian site not indexed by Yandex? Verify it in Yandex Webmaster, submit a sitemap, use IndexNow and robots.txt, and see how local hosting and .ru help.
- [Japan Residential IP VPS: Home Broadband vs ISP vs Datacenter IP Compared](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/620/Japan-Residential-IP-VPS-Home-Broadband-vs-ISP-vs-Datacenter-IP-Compared.html): Japan home broadband IP, residential IP, ISP IP or native datacenter IP? Compare source, detection and stability, and pick the right Japan VPS IP for your use.
- [Korean Native IP vs Home Broadband IP: Residential, ISP and Datacenter IPs](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/640/Korean-Native-IP-vs-Home-Broadband-IP-Residential-ISP-and-Datacenter-IPs.html): Korean native IP vs home broadband, residential, ISP and datacenter IPs: sources and best uses for Coupang, Naver and KakaoTalk, plus IMIDC Korea IP leasing.
- [Taiwan Residential IP vs Native IP: HiNet, Home Broadband and ISP IPs Compared](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/665/Taiwan-Residential-IP-vs-Native-IP-HiNet-Home-Broadband-and-ISP-IPs-Compared.html): Taiwan native IP, home broadband, residential, ISP or datacenter IP? Is a HiNet IP residential? Compare sources and use cases and rent the right Taiwan IP.
- [Hong Kong Native IP vs Home Broadband IP: Residential, ISP and Data Center IPs](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/685/Hong-Kong-Native-IP-vs-Home-Broadband-IP-Residential-ISP-and-Data-Center-IPs.html): Hong Kong native, home broadband, residential, ISP or data center IP? Compare sources and uses for HKTVmall, Carousell and social media, plus IMIDC IP rental.
- [Russian Residential IP vs Native IP: Home Broadband, ISP and Datacenter IP Rental](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/695/Russian-Residential-IP-vs-Native-IP-Home-Broadband-ISP-and-Datacenter-IP-Rental.html): Russian native, residential (home broadband), ISP or datacenter IP? Compare sources and use cases, and rent Russian IPs from IMIDC as single IPs or /24 blocks.
- [US Residential IP vs Native, ISP and Datacenter IP: Which to Rent](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/705/US-Residential-IP-vs-Native-ISP-and-Datacenter-IP-Which-to-Rent.html): US residential (home broadband) IP, ISP IP, native IP or datacenter IP? Compare ARIN-sourced IP types, AT&T/Comcast context, use cases and post-purchase checks.
- [South Africa Native IP and Residential IP Rental: AFRINIC Sources and IP Types](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/725/South-Africa-Native-IP-and-Residential-IP-Rental-AFRINIC-Sources-and-IP-Types.html): Rent South African native, residential, ISP and data center IPs from IMIDC, an AFRINIC member: /24 to /16 blocks, Geofeed setup and how to verify each IP.
- [Singapore Native IP & Residential IP Rental: A Guide for Shopee and Lazada Sellers](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/735/Singapore-Native-IP-and-Residential-IP-Rental-A-Guide-for-Shopee-and-Lazada-Sellers.html): Singapore native IP vs residential, ISP and datacenter IP for Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop sellers: IMIDC IP types, /24 rental, WHOIS, Geofeed and checks.
- [Thailand Native IP vs Thai Home Broadband IP: A Guide for Shopee & Lazada Sellers](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/750/Thailand-Native-IP-vs-Thai-Home-Broadband-IP-A-Guide-for-Shopee-and-Lazada-Sellers.html): Thailand native IP, residential, ISP or datacenter IP? Pick the right Thai IP for Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop TH and LINE, then verify it after delivery.
- [Malaysia Native IP Rental: /24 Blocks, ISP IPs and Residential IPs for Business](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/770/Malaysia-Native-IP-Rental-or-24-Blocks-ISP-IPs-and-Residential-IPs-for-Business.html): Rent Malaysia native IPs from IMIDC: APNIC-sourced /24 to /16 blocks, ISP, static residential and home broadband IPs, with BGP, WHOIS and Geofeed setup.
- [Indonesia Native IP vs Home Broadband IP: Residential, ISP and Datacenter](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/775/Indonesia-Native-IP-vs-Home-Broadband-IP-Residential-ISP-and-Datacenter.html): Indonesian native IP vs home broadband, residential, ISP and datacenter IPs for Shopee, Tokopedia and TikTok Shop, plus IMIDC Indonesia IP leasing from /24.
- [Vietnam Native IP vs Home Broadband IP: Residential, ISP and Datacenter](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/780/Vietnam-Native-IP-vs-Home-Broadband-IP-Residential-ISP-and-Datacenter.html): Vietnamese native IP vs home broadband, residential, ISP and datacenter IPs for Shopee, TikTok Shop and Zalo, plus IMIDC Vietnam IP leasing from /24 blocks.
- [How to Choose a Server for AI Apps: OpenAI/Claude API Nodes and AI Agent Specs](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/815/How-to-Choose-a-Server-for-AI-Apps-OpenAI-or-Claude-API-Nodes-and-AI-Agent-Specs.html): Where should you deploy AI customer service, AI agents, RAG knowledge bases or Dify/n8n workflows? How server location affects AI API latency and compliance, IMIDC locations mapped to OpenAI, Anthropic and Gemini supported regions, and recommended plans.

## Going global by region

- [Selling to Brazil: Latency, the New Parcel Tax, PIX and Mercado Livre Account IPs](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/340/Selling-to-Brazil-Latency-the-New-Parcel-Tax-PIX-and-Mercado-Livre-Account-IPs.html): São Paulo to Singapore is nearly 300ms. How Brazil's 2026 parcel tax law, PIX and Mercado Livre rules shape your server, native IP and residential IP setup.
- [Selling in Germany: Impressum, GDPR and a German Native IP Network Setup](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/385/Selling-in-Germany-Impressum-GDPR-and-a-German-Native-IP-Network-Setup.html): Germany is Europe's strictest e-commerce market. Covers Frankfurt DE-CIX, Impressum and GDPR rules, Amazon.de and Otto, and German native and residential IPs.
- [Hosting for India: DPDP, UPI and Jio Networks — Choosing Servers and Native IPs](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/400/Hosting-for-India-DPDP-UPI-and-Jio-Networks-Choosing-Servers-and-Native-IPs.html): Expanding to India? How Jio/Airtel mobile networks, UPI data localization and the DPDP Act shape your choice of servers, native IPs and data architecture.
- [Selling in Indonesia: Network Gaps, Native IPs and Server Setup](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/405/Selling-in-Indonesia-Network-Gaps-Native-IPs-and-Server-Setup.html): Selling in Indonesia? See how network quality varies by island, what TikTok Shop-Tokopedia, halal and PSE rules mean, and how to set up Indonesian native IPs.
- [Selling to Mexico: Pairing US Servers with Mexican Native IPs](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/460/Selling-to-Mexico-Pairing-US-Servers-with-Mexican-Native-IPs.html): About 40% of Mexico's traffic transits the US. Why US servers for workloads plus Mexican native IPs for accounts fits nearshoring, 2026 tariffs and RFC checks.
- [Slow Internet in the Philippines? Network Solutions for Live Selling and BPO Teams](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/495/Slow-Internet-in-the-Philippines-Network-Solutions-for-Live-Selling-and-BPO-Teams.html): Slow internet in the Philippines? How PLDT, Globe, Smart, DITO, cable cuts and typhoons affect sellers and BPOs, plus server location, native IP and CDN tips.
- [Saudi Arabia Localization Checklist: Arabic RTL Sites, PDPL and Native IPs](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/515/Saudi-Arabia-Localization-Checklist-Arabic-RTL-Sites-PDPL-and-Native-IPs.html): Saudi launch checklist: Arabic RTL pitfalls, PDPL cross-border data rules, Salla/Zid and Snapchat network prep, and lessons from the 2025 Red Sea cable cuts.
- [Dubai as a Gulf Gateway: IP and Network Setup for Noon and Amazon.ae Sellers](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/570/Dubai-as-a-Gulf-Gateway-IP-and-Network-Setup-for-Noon-and-Amazon-ae-Sellers.html): Reach the Gulf from Dubai: pairing UAE native IPs, residential IPs and servers amid Red Sea cable cuts, 2026 outages, TDRA VoIP rules and peak shopping seasons.
- [Selling in the UK: TikTok Shop UK, LINX and UK Native IPs Explained](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/575/Selling-in-the-UK-TikTok-Shop-UK-LINX-and-UK-Native-IPs-Explained.html): Entering Europe via the UK? A seller Q&A on London's LINX hub, post-Brexit UK GDPR and VAT, TikTok Shop UK fees, and when you need UK native or residential IPs.
- [Vietnam Subsea Cable Outages: How to Build a Resilient Network for Your Business](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/590/Vietnam-Subsea-Cable-Outages-How-to-Build-a-Resilient-Network-for-Your-Business.html): Vietnam's subsea cables failed again in Aug 2026. How to place servers, use native and home broadband IPs, and deploy a CDN to keep Vietnam operations running.
- [Turkey Native IP Rental: Residential, ISP or Datacenter IPs, Which to Choose](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/655/Turkey-Native-IP-Rental-Residential-ISP-or-Datacenter-IPs-Which-to-Choose.html): Selling on Trendyol or Hepsiburada? Compare Turkish native, residential, ISP and datacenter IPs, and see how IMIDC Turkey IP rental works from a /24 with BGP.
- [Canada Residential IP and Native IP Rental: Choosing IPs for the Canadian Market](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/700/Canada-Residential-IP-and-Native-IP-Rental-Choosing-IPs-for-the-Canadian-Market.html): Canadian native, residential, ISP or datacenter IP? See how IMIDC rents ARIN-registered Canada IPs for Amazon.ca, Shopify and Crave, from one IP or a /24.
- [France Native IP Rental: Residential, ISP or Datacenter IPs?](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/715/France-Native-IP-Rental-Residential-ISP-or-Datacenter-IPs.html): Which IP do you need for France? IMIDC rents RIPE NCC-sourced French native, residential, ISP and datacenter IPs. Compare types for Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, Vinted.
- [Netherlands Native IP Rental: Dutch Residential IPs, ISP IPs and IP Blocks](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/730/Netherlands-Native-IP-Rental-Dutch-Residential-IPs-ISP-IPs-and-IP-Blocks.html): Rent Dutch native, residential, ISP and data center IPs from IMIDC, a RIPE NCC member: /24 to /16 blocks, BGP under your ASN, Geofeed and verification steps.
- [UK Native IP & UK Residential IP Rental: Types, Use Cases and How to Verify](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/745/UK-Native-IP-and-UK-Residential-IP-Rental-Types-Use-Cases-and-How-to-Verify.html): UK native IP vs residential, ISP and datacenter IP for Amazon UK, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop UK: IMIDC UK IP rental from RIPE NCC, /24 blocks and checks.
- [Australia Native IP Rental: Australian Residential IPs, ISP IPs and /24 Blocks](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/760/Australia-Native-IP-Rental-Australian-Residential-IPs-ISP-IPs-and-or-24-Blocks.html): Rent Australian native, residential and ISP IPs from IMIDC: APNIC-sourced, Telstra/Optus/TPG networks, /24 to /16 blocks, for Amazon AU, eBay AU and Kogan.
- [Philippines Native IP Rental: Residential, ISP and Datacenter IPs Compared](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/785/Philippines-Native-IP-Rental-Residential-ISP-and-Datacenter-IPs-Compared.html): Rent Philippines native IPs from IMIDC: APNIC-sourced residential, ISP and datacenter IPs on PLDT, Globe and Converge networks. /24 blocks, rDNS, Geofeed.
- [India Native IP Rental: Compliant Residential, ISP and Datacenter IPs](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/790/India-Native-IP-Rental-Compliant-Residential-ISP-and-Datacenter-IPs.html): Rent compliant India native IPs from IMIDC: APNIC/IRINN-sourced residential, ISP and datacenter IPs on Jio and Airtel networks. /24 blocks, rDNS, Geofeed.
- [Dubai Native IP Rental: UAE Residential, ISP & Datacenter IPs Compared](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/795/Dubai-Native-IP-Rental-UAE-Residential-ISP-and-Datacenter-IPs-Compared.html): Rent UAE IPs from IMIDC: Dubai native, UAE residential (home broadband), ISP and datacenter IPs from RIPE NCC sources. From /24, for Noon and Amazon.ae.
- [Brazil Native IP Rental: Brazilian Residential, ISP & Datacenter IPs](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/800/Brazil-Native-IP-Rental-Brazilian-Residential-ISP-and-Datacenter-IPs.html): Rent Brazilian IPs from IMIDC: native, residential (home broadband), ISP and datacenter IPs from LACNIC sources. From /24, for Mercado Livre and Shopee BR.
- [Mexico Native IP Rental: Residential, ISP and Datacenter IPs Compared](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/805/Mexico-Native-IP-Rental-Residential-ISP-and-Datacenter-IPs-Compared.html): Rent Mexico native IPs from IMIDC: LACNIC-sourced residential, ISP and datacenter IPs for Mercado Libre, Amazon Mexico and social media. /24 blocks to /16.
- [Germany Native IP Rental: Residential, ISP and Datacenter IPs for Amazon.de](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/810/Germany-Native-IP-Rental-Residential-ISP-and-Datacenter-IPs-for-Amazon-de.html): Rent German native IPs from IMIDC, a RIPE NCC member: residential, ISP and datacenter IPs for Amazon.de, Otto and Zalando, GDPR-aware, /24 blocks to /16.

## Tutorials

- [How to Install WordPress with aaPanel: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/320/How-to-Install-WordPress-with-aaPanel-Step-by-Step-Guide-2026.html): Install WordPress with aaPanel in 2026: one-command panel setup, LNMP with PHP 8.3, site and domain setup, free Let's Encrypt SSL, plus security hardening tips.
- [Mbps vs MB/s Explained: Bandwidth, Monthly Traffic and Dedicated vs Shared Bandwidth](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/330/Mbps-vs-MB-or-s-Explained-Bandwidth-Monthly-Traffic-and-Dedicated-vs-Shared-Bandwidth.html): Learn how Mbps converts to MB/s, how to calculate monthly server traffic, dedicated vs shared bandwidth, and how to monitor real usage on Linux before you buy.
- [BGP, ASN and Anycast Explained: How to Apply for an ASN and IP Block](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/335/BGP-ASN-and-Anycast-Explained-How-to-Apply-for-an-ASN-and-IP-Block.html): BGP, ASN and Anycast explained: the role of RIRs, how to apply for an ASN and IP block, LOA, IRR route objects, RPKI ROA, and announcing your own IPs via BGP.
- [How to Hide Your Origin IP with Cloudflare: Allow Only Cloudflare to Reach Your Server](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/350/How-to-Hide-Your-Origin-IP-with-Cloudflare-Allow-Only-Cloudflare-to-Reach-Your-Server.html): Hide your real server IP behind Cloudflare, close common leaks (DNS history, mail, default site) and firewall 80/443 to Cloudflare IPs with UFW or firewalld.
- [What Is a DDoS Attack? 2026 Guide to Choosing a DDoS-Protected Server](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/365/What-Is-a-DDoS-Attack-2026-Guide-to-Choosing-a-DDoS-Protected-Server.html): DDoS attacks explained: SYN, UDP, CC and reflection floods; null routes; and how to pick a DDoS-protected server plus CDN, rate limits and origin hiding.
- [How to Reinstall the OS on a Linux VPS with a One-Click DD Script (2026)](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/440/How-to-Reinstall-the-OS-on-a-Linux-VPS-with-a-One-Click-DD-Script-2026.html): Reinstall Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky and more on a Linux VPS, or DD a custom image, with the open-source bin456789/reinstall script, plus backup and VNC rescue prep.
- [Forgot Your Linux Root Password? How to Reset It (2026 Guide)](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/445/Forgot-Your-Linux-Root-Password-How-to-Reset-It-2026-Guide.html): Forgot your Linux root password? Reset it via VNC with GRUB rd.break or init=/bin/bash, or rescue mode and chroot. Works on Ubuntu, Debian, Rocky and AlmaLinux.
- [Moscow to China Route Test: Identify CN2, Measure Latency and Packet Loss](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/475/Moscow-to-China-Route-Test-Identify-CN2-Measure-Latency-and-Packet-Loss.html): Check if your Moscow server reaches mainland China via CN2 or detours through Europe, using ping, mtr, NextTrace and iperf3, with criteria to judge results.
- [Can't Connect to Your Server? Troubleshooting with ping, tcping and mtr](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/485/Can-t-Connect-to-Your-Server-Troubleshooting-with-ping-tcping-and-mtr.html): Can't reach your server over SSH, RDP or HTTP? Troubleshoot network and port issues with ping, tcping, mtr, telnet and nc on Windows, macOS and Linux.
- [How to Choose a Russia Server in 2026: Data Center, Routes, Bandwidth and Compliance](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/510/How-to-Choose-a-Russia-Server-in-2026-Data-Center-Routes-Bandwidth-and-Compliance.html): How to choose a Russia server in 2026: Moscow data centers, CN2 vs routes via Europe, bandwidth, IPs, DDoS protection and 152-FZ compliance, plus a checklist.
- [Server Benchmarking Guide 2026: How to Read bench.sh, YABS and fio Results](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/525/Server-Benchmarking-Guide-2026-How-to-Read-bench-sh-YABS-and-fio-Results.html): Benchmark VPS and dedicated server CPU, disk I/O and network with bench.sh, YABS, Geekbench and fio, and learn what each result means and what good looks like.
- [Website and Server Migration with rsync and mysqldump: Near-Zero Downtime Guide](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/530/Website-and-Server-Migration-with-rsync-and-mysqldump-Near-Zero-Downtime-Guide.html): Complete server migration guide: pre-migration checklist, incremental file sync with rsync, MySQL migration via mysqldump, and lowering DNS TTL to cut downtime.
- [IMIDC Identity Verification Guide: Online ID, Alipay, WeChat Face & Business](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/610/IMIDC-Identity-Verification-Guide-Online-ID-Alipay-WeChat-Face-and-Business.html): Step-by-step guide to verifying your IMIDC account. Choose any one method — Online ID Verification (passport/national ID, available to international customers), Alipay Personal, WeChat Face or Alipay Business Verification. All methods are free.
- [How to Check a Japan Native IP: 5 Steps to Verify Your Japan VPS IP](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/625/How-to-Check-a-Japan-Native-IP-5-Steps-to-Verify-Your-Japan-VPS-IP.html): Learn how to check whether a Japan VPS IP is truly native: whois, ASN, ipinfo, MaxMind and ip-api lookups, IP type checks and how to spot broadcast IPs.
- [Dify, n8n and AI Agent Server Requirements: Self-Hosted AI Workflow Guide 2026](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/820/Dify-n8n-and-AI-Agent-Server-Requirements-Self-Hosted-AI-Workflow-Guide-2026.html): What server do you need to self-host Dify or n8n? Official minimum and recommended production specs, matching IMIDC Japan, Korea and Taiwan VPS plans, Docker Compose install steps, Nginx HTTPS, a hardening checklist and AI provider region compliance.
- [Is Your Linux Server Hacked? Find and Remove Cryptominers, Malicious Cron Jobs and Backdoor SSH Keys](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/885/Is-Your-Linux-Server-Hacked-Find-and-Remove-Cryptominers-Malicious-Cron-Jobs-and-Backdoor-SSH-Keys.html): Signs of a hacked Linux server and how to find cryptominers, malicious cron jobs, systemd services and SSH keys, clean up and close the way in.
- [Free SSL Without a Panel: Certbot and acme.sh on Nginx, Wildcard Certificates via Cloudflare DNS and Auto-Renewal](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/890/Free-SSL-Without-a-Panel-Certbot-and-acme.sh-on-Nginx-Wildcard-Certificates-via-Cloudflare-DNS-and-Auto-Renewal.html): Free Let's Encrypt SSL on Nginx without a panel: Certbot and acme.sh, wildcard certificates via the Cloudflare DNS API, Cloudflare proxy and renewal checks.
- [Linux High-Traffic Tuning: Raise ulimit, Tune sysctl TCP Settings and Fix "nf_conntrack: table full"](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/895/Linux-High-Traffic-Tuning-Raise-ulimit-Tune-sysctl-TCP-Settings-and-Fix-nf_conntrack-table-full.html): Fix "Too many open files", full conntrack tables and listen queue overflows: ulimit and LimitNOFILE, sysctl TCP tuning, conntrack sizing and Nginx settings.
- [Monitor Websites and Servers with Uptime Kuma: Docker Install, HTTPS Proxy and Telegram Alerts](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/900/Monitor-Websites-and-Servers-with-Uptime-Kuma-Docker-Install-HTTPS-Proxy-and-Telegram-Alerts.html): Self-hosted monitoring with Uptime Kuma: Docker install, Nginx HTTPS proxy, HTTP/TCP/keyword monitors, SSL expiry alerts, Telegram notifications and status pages.
- [Proxmox VE LXC Containers: Download Templates, Create Containers, Assign IPs and Limit Resources](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/905/Proxmox-VE-LXC-Containers-Download-Templates-Create-Containers-Assign-IPs-and-Limit-Resources.html): Proxmox VE LXC guide: templates, creating containers with pct, public IP or NAT, CPU/RAM/disk/bandwidth limits, Docker in LXC, snapshots and backups.
- [Run a Local LLM on Your Server with Ollama and Open WebUI: CPU Sizing, Install, HTTPS and API](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/910/Run-a-Local-LLM-on-Your-Server-with-Ollama-and-Open-WebUI-CPU-Sizing-Install-HTTPS-and-API.html): Self-host an LLM on a CPU server: RAM per model size, installing Ollama, Qwen and Llama models, Open WebUI over HTTPS, the OpenAI-compatible API and tuning.
- [Windows Server High CPU, Memory or Disk Usage: Find the Cause with Task Manager, Resource Monitor and PowerShell](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/915/Windows-Server-High-CPU-Memory-or-Disk-Usage-Find-the-Cause-with-Task-Manager-Resource-Monitor-and-PowerShell.html): Find why a Windows server is slow: busy processes, memory and disk with Task Manager, Resource Monitor and PowerShell, normal vs abnormal load, and spotting miners.
- [Back Up and Restore Windows Server: Windows Server Backup, wbadmin Schedules and File Recovery](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/920/Back-Up-and-Restore-Windows-Server-Windows-Server-Backup-wbadmin-Schedules-and-File-Recovery.html): Install Windows Server Backup, choose a target, run and schedule backups with wbadmin, restore files or folders and copy backups off the server with robocopy or rclone.
- [Multiple Remote Desktop Users on Windows Server: Add RDP Users, the 2-Session Limit and RDS Licensing](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/925/Multiple-Remote-Desktop-Users-on-Windows-Server-Add-RDP-Users-the-2-Session-Limit-and-RDS-Licensing.html): Add Remote Desktop users, understand the two-session limit, sign out idle sessions automatically, and support more users with the Session Host role and RDS CALs.
- [Enable OpenSSH Server on Windows Server: SSH Login, Key Authentication and SCP/SFTP File Transfer](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/930/Enable-OpenSSH-Server-on-Windows-Server-SSH-Login-Key-Authentication-and-SCPorSFTP-File-Transfer.html): Install and start OpenSSH Server on Windows Server, make PowerShell the default shell, log in with SSH keys, change the port and transfer files with scp, SFTP or WinSCP.
- [Run Programs 24/7 on Windows Server: Auto-Start with Task Scheduler, NSSM Services and Auto-Restart](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/935/Run-Programs-24or7-on-Windows-Server-Auto-Start-with-Task-Scheduler-NSSM-Services-and-Auto-Restart.html): Keep programs running after sign-out and reboots: Task Scheduler startup tasks, NSSM services with logs, service recovery with sc.exe, and auto-logon for GUI apps.
- [Windows Server Network Troubleshooting: ping, tracert, pathping, Test-NetConnection, WinMTR and iperf3](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/940/Windows-Server-Network-Troubleshooting-ping-tracert-pathping-Test-NetConnection-WinMTR-and-iperf3.html): Diagnose slow or unstable connections on Windows: ping, tracert, pathping, Test-NetConnection port tests, WinMTR, iperf3 bandwidth, DNS and MTU checks, and what to send support.
- [Selling VPS from a Proxmox VE Host Node: Clone VMs in Bulk, Assign IPs with Cloud-Init, Set Limits and Stop IP Theft](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/945/Selling-VPS-from-a-Proxmox-VE-Host-Node-Clone-VMs-in-Bulk-Assign-IPs-with-Cloud-Init-Set-Limits-and-Stop-IP-Theft.html): Turn a Proxmox VE host node into sellable VPS: clone from a cloud-init template, set IP and password, limit CPU, disk I/O and bandwidth, block IP theft and script bulk creation.
- [Proxmox VE Network Configuration for Host Nodes: Bridged vs Routed IP Blocks, Extra /24 Subnets, MAC Binding and IPv6](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/950/Proxmox-VE-Network-Configuration-for-Host-Nodes-Bridged-vs-Routed-IP-Blocks-Extra-or24-Subnets-MAC-Binding-and-IPv6.html): Configure Proxmox VE networking for VPS: bridged vs routed IP delivery, extra /24 blocks, MAC-bound IPs, routed IPv6 subnets, plus verification and troubleshooting steps.
- [How to Install and Configure Virtualizor (KVM): Storage, IP Pools, OS Templates, Plans and Your First VPS](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/955/How-to-Install-and-Configure-Virtualizor-KVM-Storage-IP-Pools-OS-Templates-Plans-and-Your-First-VPS.html): Install Virtualizor with KVM on a dedicated server, add LVM storage and an IP pool, download OS templates, create plans and VPS, and connect it to WHMCS.
- [Find and Stop Abusive VPS on a Host Node: Outbound Attacks, Spam and Port Scans on KVM and Proxmox](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/960/Find-and-Stop-Abusive-VPS-on-a-Host-Node-Outbound-Attacks-Spam-and-Port-Scans-on-KVM-and-Proxmox.html): Find which VPS causes abuse reports on a KVM or Proxmox host, recognise scans, spam and DDoS, throttle or suspend it, answer the report and prevent repeats.
- [Deploy Hundreds of Sites on a Multi-IP Server: One IP per Site with Nginx Templates, Bulk SSL and Verification](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/965/Deploy-Hundreds-of-Sites-on-a-Multi-IP-Server-One-IP-per-Site-with-Nginx-Templates-Bulk-SSL-and-Verification.html): Run hundreds of sites on a site-cluster server: a domain-to-IP map, per-IP default servers, templated Nginx vhosts, bulk acme.sh SSL and checks that each site uses its own IP.
- [Are Your Site-Cluster IPs Reachable from Mainland China? Test, Diagnose and Replace Problem IPs](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/970/Are-Your-Site-Cluster-IPs-Reachable-from-Mainland-China-Test-Diagnose-and-Replace-Problem-IPs.html): Test site-cluster IPs from Chinese locations, tell IP, port, domain and routing problems apart, check a /24 in bulk and move sites to clean IPs quickly.
- [How to Check an IP Block Before You Rent It: WHOIS, Routing History, RPKI, Geolocation and Blacklists](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/975/How-to-Check-an-IP-Block-Before-You-Rent-It-WHOIS-Routing-History-RPKI-Geolocation-and-Blacklists.html): Before renting an IP block, check its registry record, BGP routing history, RPKI, geolocation, blacklists, reputation and reachability, plus the lease terms.
- [Send Email from a New Server IP Without Landing in Spam: rDNS, SPF, DKIM, DMARC and IP Warm-Up](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/980/Send-Email-from-a-New-Server-IP-Without-Landing-in-Spam-rDNS-SPF-DKIM-DMARC-and-IP-Warm-Up.html): Get mail from a new server IP into the inbox: open port 25, set rDNS, SPF, DKIM and DMARC, meet the Gmail and Yahoo rules, warm up the IP and test the result.
- [Monitor a Rented IP Block Automatically: Blacklist, Geolocation and RPKI Checks with Telegram Alerts](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/985/Monitor-a-Rented-IP-Block-Automatically-Blacklist-Geolocation-and-RPKI-Checks-with-Telegram-Alerts.html): A small script that checks every IP in your blocks against DNS blacklists daily, samples geolocation, verifies RPKI and sends a Telegram alert when something changes.
- [Build a Private AI Knowledge Base Chatbot with AnythingLLM and Ollama (RAG) on Your Own Server](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/990/Build-a-Private-AI-Knowledge-Base-Chatbot-with-AnythingLLM-and-Ollama-RAG-on-Your-Own-Server.html): Install AnythingLLM with Ollama, connect chat and embedding models, upload documents into workspaces, keep answers within your documents, add users and use HTTPS.
- [Build an AI Customer Service Telegram Bot with n8n: Self-Hosted Install, AI Agent, Memory and Human Handover](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/995/Build-an-AI-Customer-Service-Telegram-Bot-with-n8n-Self-Hosted-Install-AI-Agent-Memory-and-Human-Handover.html): Self-host n8n behind HTTPS and build a Telegram bot that answers with Ollama or an AI API, remembers each chat, restricts users and hands over to a human.
- [Automatic Subtitles with faster-whisper on a CPU Server: Batch SRT Files, Simplified Chinese and ffmpeg](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1000/Automatic-Subtitles-with-faster-whisper-on-a-CPU-Server-Batch-SRT-Files-Simplified-Chinese-and-ffmpeg.html): Install faster-whisper, choose a model size, batch-convert audio and video into SRT subtitles, get clean Simplified Chinese and burn subtitles in with ffmpeg.
- [Open WebUI for Teams: User Approval, Groups, Custom AI Assistants, Prompt Library, Shared Knowledge and Backups](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1005/Open-WebUI-for-Teams-User-Approval-Groups-Custom-AI-Assistants-Prompt-Library-Shared-Knowledge-and-Backups.html): Set up Open WebUI for a team: approve sign-ups, organise staff into groups, build assistants for replies and translation, share prompts and knowledge, back up.
- [Write Multilingual Product Listings in Bulk with AI: From a CSV of Product Facts to Titles, Bullets and Descriptions](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1010/Write-Multilingual-Product-Listings-in-Bulk-with-AI-From-a-CSV-of-Product-Facts-to-Titles-Bullets-and-Descriptions.html): A Python script that turns a CSV of product facts into marketplace titles, bullet points and descriptions in several languages with a local or cloud AI model.
- [Remove Product Photo Backgrounds in Bulk with AI (rembg): Transparent PNGs and White-Background Main Images](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1015/Remove-Product-Photo-Backgrounds-in-Bulk-with-AI-rembg-Transparent-PNGs-and-White-Background-Main-Images.html): Install rembg on a CPU server, pick the right model and turn a folder of product photos into transparent PNGs and square white-background main images.
- [AI Daily Server Report: Summarise Logs with a Local LLM (Ollama) and Send It to Telegram](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1020/AI-Daily-Server-Report-Summarise-Logs-with-a-Local-LLM-Ollama-and-Send-It-to-Telegram.html): Collect disk, memory, error, SSH and Nginx facts daily, let a local Ollama model write a short report with suggested checks and send it to Telegram.
- [Extract Invoice and Order Data from PDFs, Scans and Photos into Excel with OCR and a Local LLM](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1025/Extract-Invoice-and-Order-Data-from-PDFs-Scans-and-Photos-into-Excel-with-OCR-and-a-Local-LLM.html): Combine Tesseract and OCRmyPDF with Ollama structured output to turn invoices, orders and quotes into JSON and a summary CSV that flags totals to check.
- [Add an AI Customer Service Chatbot to Your Website with Dify: Knowledge Base, Embed Code and Daily Operation](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1030/Add-an-AI-Customer-Service-Chatbot-to-Your-Website-with-Dify-Knowledge-Base-Embed-Code-and-Daily-Operation.html): Use self-hosted Dify to build a website support chatbot that answers from your documents, embed it as a chat bubble, and improve it with logs and annotations.
- [AI Voiceover for Short Videos on Your Own Server: Kokoro Text-to-Speech in Chinese, English, Japanese and More](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1035/AI-Voiceover-for-Short-Videos-on-Your-Own-Server-Kokoro-Text-to-Speech-in-Chinese-English-Japanese-and-More.html): Install the open Kokoro speech model on a CPU server, pick voices, turn scripts into voiceovers with matching SRT subtitles and prepare the audio for short videos.
- [Make Product Short Videos Automatically: Photos, AI Voiceover and Subtitles into 9:16 Videos with ffmpeg](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1040/Make-Product-Short-Videos-Automatically-Photos-AI-Voiceover-and-Subtitles-into-916-Videos-with-ffmpeg.html): Turn product photos and a short script into vertical 9:16 videos with AI voiceover, burned-in subtitles and music using Python and ffmpeg, for a whole catalogue.
- [Dub Videos into Another Language with AI: Whisper Transcription, LLM Translation and Kokoro Voiceover](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1045/Dub-Videos-into-Another-Language-with-AI-Whisper-Transcription-LLM-Translation-and-Kokoro-Voiceover.html): Translate and re-voice videos automatically: faster-whisper transcribes, a local LLM translates line by line and Kokoro speaks each line in its original time slot.
- [Analyze Customer Reviews with a Local LLM: Sentiment, Product Aspects and Top Complaints per Product](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1050/Analyze-Customer-Reviews-with-a-Local-LLM-Sentiment-Product-Aspects-and-Top-Complaints-per-Product.html): Let a local LLM tag every review with sentiment, product aspects and issues, then get a per-product report with top complaints, rating mismatches and suggested fixes.
- [Find What Customers Really Talk About: Group Reviews and Tickets into Topics with Embeddings](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1055/Find-What-Customers-Really-Talk-About-Group-Reviews-and-Tickets-into-Topics-with-Embeddings.html): Group reviews, tickets or survey answers into topics with multilingual embeddings and k-means, let a local LLM name them and track topics month by month.
- [Draft Replies to Customer Reviews with AI: Brand Rules, Escalation Flags and Human Approval](https://www.imidc.com/knowledgebase/1060/Draft-Replies-to-Customer-Reviews-with-AI-Brand-Rules-Escalation-Flags-and-Human-Approval.html): Draft review replies in the reviewer's language with a local LLM, following brand notes and strict rules, flag sensitive reviews and approve everything before posting.