1. Create a file: fallocate -l 2G /swapfile

  2. Secure it: chmod 600 /swapfile

  3. Format: mkswap /swapfile

  4. Enable: swapon /swapfile

  5. Make permanent: Add /swapfile none swap sw 0 0 to /etc/fstab

  6. Verify: swapon --show

Was this answer helpful? 0 Users Found This Useful (0 Votes)

Most Popular Articles

How to Install and Configure a LAMP Stack on Your Linux VPS

For CentOS/Ubuntu: Run: sudo apt install apache2 mysql-server php php-mysql (Ubuntu) or yum...
How to Set Up Email Services on Your VPS

Install Postfix (Linux) or MailEnable (Windows). Set DNS records (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC)....
How to Schedule Automatic Backups on Your VPS

Use rsync and cron jobs.

How to Install and Configure cPanel on Your Linux VPS

Ensure your VPS is running a supported OS (CentOS, AlmaLinux, RockyLinux). Run: yum...
How to Harden SSH Security on Your Linux VPS

Edit the SSH config file: nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config Change the default port from 22 to...