Bluesky PDS (Personal Data Server) is a key component of the decentralized social media ecosystem, allowing users to manage their own data while interacting with the Bluesky network. The "Ubuntu 22.04 with Bluesky" VPS template from Hostinger comes with Bluesky PDS preinstalled, enabling you to quickly set up and configure your own decentralized identity and data server. This guide walks you through the setup and management of Bluesky PDS on your VPS.

Use SSH to access your VPS. Open your terminal and run:

Replace your_vps_ip with your VPS's IP address. Enter your VPS password when prompted.

To ensure that Bluesky PDS is installed and running correctly, check the service status:

If you need to monitor logs for troubleshooting, you can use:

Bluesky PDS allows users to create and manage decentralized identities using the pdsadmin command-line tool.

To list all accounts:

To create a new account, specify an email and handle:

If you need to delete an account using its DID, use:

For administrative control, you can also take down an account:

To reverse a takedown and reinstate an account:

If a user forgets their password, you can reset it with:

To request a crawl from a relay host, run:

For invite-only systems, generate an invite code with:

To keep your Bluesky PDS server up to date, use the following command:

After updating, restart the service:

With the "Ubuntu 22.04 with Bluesky" VPS template from Hostinger, you can quickly deploy a personal data server that integrates into the Bluesky decentralized social media network. By following this guide, you can configure, secure, and manage your PDS, ensuring a seamless and private social networking experience. If you'd like more customization, please consult the official Bluesky PDS documentation.