Set up firewall and user accounts

Follw the steps in the guide by Digital Ocean to configure a firewall and create a user with reduced privileges. The steps are recommended but not required.

• Initial Server Setup with Ubuntu 20.04

Steps to complete:

• Step 1 — Logging in as root
• Step 2 — Creating a New User
• Step 3 — Granting Administrative Privileges
• Step 4 — Setting Up a Basic Firewall
• Step 5 — Enabling External Access for Your Regular User