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In this video, I’ll show you how to self-host a powerful open-source LLM like DeepSeek using a VPS — giving you full control, better privacy, and high performance.
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Timestamps:
Self Hosting LLMs Made EASY with Verpex VPS Server | Step by Step Guide
0:00 – Introduction & Overview
0:41 – Why Self-Hosting LLMs?
1:16 – Benefits of VPS for LLM Hosting
1:43 – Verpex VPS Hosting Overview
3:10 – VPS Plans & Pricing
4:03 – Hosting Features & Server Locations
5:37 – Selecting VPS Hosting on Verpex
6:10 – Choosing Linux Server D16
7:08 – Getting SSH Access
8:01 – SSH Login & Server Setup
9:00 – Accessing Server via SSH
10:10 – Installing Control Panel (Coolify)
11:03 – Installing Olama & Open WebUI via Coolify
12:03 – What is Ollama & Open WebUI?
13:02 – Setting Up Coolify on VPS
13:57 – Coolify Dashboard Overview
14:45 – Customizing Domain on Coolify
15:17 – Creating New Project in Coolify
16:15 – Deploying Ollama with Open WebUI
17:06 – CPU-Only VPS for AI Hosting
18:05 – Accessing Open WebUI
18:57 – Changing Domain for Open WebUI
19:27 – Open WebUI Setup & Login
20:02 – Exploring Open WebUI Interface
20:44 – Admin Panel & Settings
21:07 – Connecting Ollama API
21:39 – Downloading LLM Models
22:03 – Downloading DeepSeek-R1 LLM (7B)
22:47 – Downloading Gemma 3 (12B)
23:52 – Comparing DeepSeek-R1 vs Gemma 3
24:45 – Testing DeepSeek Response
25:56 – DeepSeek Flutter Button Code Output
27:14 – Testing Gemma 3 Response
28:39 – Slow Response from Gemma 3
29:16 – Second Attempt with Gemma 3
30:07 – Differences in Code Output (DeepSeek vs Gemma)
30:21 – Testing Smaller Model (Gemma 3 – 4B)
31:28 – Gemma 3 (4B) Code Output
32:32 – Model Size vs Speed Trade-off
33:13 – Final Thoughts on Hosting LLMs in VPS
34:03 – Verpex Hosting Recommendation
34:40 – Closing & Thank You
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