Appwrite is an open-source backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platform that simplifies the development of web, mobile, and server-side applications. It provides pre-built APIs for managing databases, authentication, cloud functions, and more, enabling developers to focus on building features without worrying about backend infrastructure. Designed for scalability and security, Appwrite supports multiple platforms and programming languages.

With Hostinger's Ubuntu 22.04 64bit with Appwrite VPS template, setting up Appwrite is streamlined, as it comes pre-installed.

Open a web browser and go to:

Replacing [your-vps-ip] with the actual IP address of your VPS.

Alternatively, you can access using your VPS hostname.

You will be directed to the login page. Once there, click on the Sign Up button to create a new account.

Enter your details to sign up. The account you create will serve as the root account for managing your Appwrite server.

Right after signing up, you'll have the option to create your first project:

Enter a project name, add an optional custom ID, and click the Create Project button to proceed:

After this, you'll be redirected to the project overview page, where you can continue setting up your project by connecting applications, setting up databases, storage, among other configurations.

After getting started with Appwrite, you’re now equipped to build, manage, and scale your applications with ease.

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