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linode_guide_ubuntu_18.txt
1. Default login for a new deployment is root + your web panel pwd.
2. Install updates.
3. Set your time zone:
dpkg-reconfigure tzdata
4. Create a new admin user:
adduser username
usermod -aG sudo username
5. Log in as new user.
6. Disable root login as per security setup guide:
https://www.linode.com/docs/security/securing-your-server/
7. (Optional) Remove ufw if you're going to manage your own iptables firewall rules.
8. Set up your project.
9. Add startup items to /etc/rc.local and make it executable.
10. Reboot and test.
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