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Torchbyte First Servers – The Story Behind How It All Started
Networking

Torchbyte First Servers – The Story Behind How It All Started

Every hosting company has a beginning. For us, the story of the Torchbyte first servers did not start with a big data center or huge racks full of hardware. It started with a small project for friends, a few machines and a lot of nights spent learning, testing and fixing. In this article we want…

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Torchbyte Human Support – Why We Still Believe in Real Engineers
Developer Resources

Torchbyte Human Support – Why We Still Believe in Real Engineers

In a world full of chatbots and automated replies, Torchbyte human support is a conscious choice. We use automation where it truly helps, but when something breaks or you need real advice, we want you to talk to an actual engineer who understands hosting, networking and systems. In this article we explain what Torchbyte human…

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From Night Alerts to Stable Services – How Torchbyte Handles Incidents
Cybersecurity and Online Protection

From Night Alerts to Stable Services – How Torchbyte Handles Incidents

Every serious hosting provider has stories about night alerts to stable services. What matters is not that incidents never happen, but how a team reacts when something goes wrong, how fast it responds and how calm it stays while working on a fix. In this article we want to share how we move from night…

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Merry Christmas from Torchbyte – Thank You for an Amazing Year
News

Merry Christmas from Torchbyte – Thank You for an Amazing Year

Merry Christmas from Torchbyte – Thank You for an Amazing Year Merry Christmas from Torchbyte to all our customers, partners and friends around the world. As the year comes to an end, we want to take a moment to say thank you for trusting us with your projects, your communities and your business. 2025 has…

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Hosting Security Checklist – End-of-Year Performance for 2026
Networking

Hosting Security Checklist – End-of-Year Performance for 2026

Hosting Security Checklist – End-of-Year Performance for 2026 As the year ends, it is the perfect moment to review your entire infrastructure with a clear hosting security checklist. A few hours of careful checks now can prevent outages, security incidents and performance problems in the coming months. In this guide we share a practical hosting…

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Migrate Website to Torchbyte – How to Move Your Site Without Downtime
Webhosting

Migrate Website to Torchbyte – How to Move Your Site Without Downtime

Migrate Website to Torchbyte – How to Move Your Site Without Downtime If you plan to migrate website to Torchbyte, the main concern is usually simple: how do you move everything without breaking the site or losing visitors? The good news is that with a clear checklist, proper backups and careful DNS changes, you can…

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Torchbyte Web Hosting – Plesk, Site Builder and the Free Plan Explained
News

Torchbyte Web Hosting – Plesk, Site Builder and the Free Plan Explained

Torchbyte Web Hosting – Plesk, Site Builder and the Free Plan Explained Torchbyte web hosting is built for everyone who wants fast, reliable and easy to manage hosting without learning server administration from scratch. With the power of Plesk, a built-in website builder on all paid plans and a limited free tier, you can get…

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torchbyte – Torchbyte DDoS protection incident update
Cybersecurity and Online Protection

torchbyte – Torchbyte DDoS protection incident update

Quick summary: Over the last 2 days we experienced issues after NeoProtect services were discontinued. On 31 October 2025 at 20:00 (EET), we enabled a temporary protection setup via a GRE tunnel, which may increase ping. We are moving to a permanent, redundant filtering solution and will compensate affected customers after stabilization. Torchbyte DDoS protection…

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What Makes a Reliable Hosting Provider in 2025 | Torchbyte
Game Hosting

What Makes a Reliable Hosting Provider in 2025 | Torchbyte

What Makes a Reliable Hosting Provider in 2025 In 2025, the web hosting landscape is more competitive and complex than ever. With AI-driven infrastructure, global networks, and diverse user needs, not all providers can keep up. Whether you’re running a game server, e-commerce store, or cloud application, choosing a truly reliable hosting provider has never…

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What Is NVMe Hosting and Why It’s the Future of Speed | Torchbyte
Networking

What Is NVMe Hosting and Why It’s the Future of Speed | Torchbyte

What Is NVMe Hosting and Why It’s the Future of Speed Focus keyphrase: NVMe hosting The hosting industry has evolved rapidly, but one technology stands out as a real performance game-changer: NVMe hosting. If you’ve ever wondered why some servers feel incredibly fast—even under heavy load—it’s often because they use NVMe storage instead of traditional…

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How to Choose the Right Game Server Location for Your Community | Torchbyte
Cybersecurity and Online Protection

How to Choose the Right Game Server Location for Your Community | Torchbyte

How to Choose the Right Game Server Location for Your Community When launching a new community or gaming project, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right game server location. Even the most powerful hardware can’t compensate for high latency or packet loss caused by poor routing. In this guide, we’ll…

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Torchbyte at RIPE 91 Bucharest — See You on 20–24 October 2025
Events and Conferences

Torchbyte at RIPE 91 Bucharest — See You on 20–24 October 2025

Torchbyte at RIPE 91 — See You in Bucharest! Focus keyphrase: RIPE 91 Bucharest We’re excited to share that the Torchbyte team will attend RIPE 91 in Bucharest, Romania, on 20–24 October 2025, hosted at the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. This is one of Europe’s key gatherings for network operators, ISPs, and Internet builders…

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