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Add a Swap File for Better Performance

Add a Swap File for Better Performance

fallocate -l 2G /swapfile
chmod 600 /swapfile
mkswap /swapfile
swapon /swapfile
echo "/swapfile swap swap defaults 0 0" >> /etc/fstab

Check with free -h. Adjust size to fit your VPS plan.

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