Quick tip: Deploy bots or scrapers? Here's something to keep in mind
If you run bots, scrapers, or high-traffic API apps, it's always a good idea to keep your hosting fully separated from your personal footprint. Tools like iptables and fail2ban are great for locking down your servers, but where you host them matters too. I set up my infrastructure on privacy-focused providers, so things like KYC and logs are someone else’s headache.
I’ve been running my own VPS at https://ovobox.org — no KYC, crypto only, and deployed in minutes. It’s offshore and DMCA-ignored, so less worry about takedowns or annoying paperwork if you run automation, scraping, or Tor stuff.
Curious: What measures do you all take to keep bot and scraping projects resilient or private? Any favorite tricks or providers?
Posted Apr 9, 2026, 7:57 PM UTC