# American Cloud

> American Cloud offers powerful compute, zero egress fees, and no lock-in. Cloud infrastructure built and operated in America.

## Docs: Cloud compute — Virtual machines and compute instances

- [American Cloud & Cloudflare Tunnels](/docs/cloud-compute/american-cloud-cloudflare-tunnels.md)
- [Cloud Compute](/docs/cloud-compute/cloud-compute.md)
- [Instance Creation with Root SSH Permitted](/docs/cloud-compute/instance-creation-with-root-ssh-permitted.md)
- [Managing SSH Keys](/docs/cloud-compute/managing-ssh-keys.md)
- [OpenBSD](/docs/cloud-compute/openbsd.md)

## Docs: Kubernetes — American Cloud Kubernetes Service (ACKS)

- [Accessing Your Kubernetes Cluster via Public IP](/docs/kubernetes/accessing-your-kubernetes-cluster-via-public-ip.md)
- [Kubernetes - Autoscaling](/docs/kubernetes/autoscaling.md)
- [Kubernetes - Getting Started](/docs/kubernetes/getting-started.md)

## Docs: DNS — Domain name management and configuration

- [DNS Management](/docs/dns/dns-management.md)

## Docs: Load balancing — Traffic distribution and high availability

- [Load Balancer](/docs/load-balancing/load-balancer.md)

## Docs: Block storage — Persistent SSD storage volumes and snapshots

- [Block Storage](/docs/block-storage/block-storage.md)
- [Snapshots](/docs/block-storage/snapshots.md)

## Docs: Object storage — S3-compatible object storage (A2 Storage)

- [A2 Object Storage](/docs/object-storage/a2-object-storage.md)

## Docs: Networking — VPCs, firewalls, ACLs, and VPN configuration

- [Access Control Lists (ACLs)](/docs/networking/access-control-lists-acls.md)
- [Create and Configure an Elastic Network in American Cloud](/docs/networking/create-and-configure-an-elastic-network-in.md)
- [Create/Manage a Virtual Private Cloud Network](/docs/networking/createmanage-a-virtual-private-cloud-network.md)
- [Creating a VPN Customer Gateway](/docs/networking/creating-a-vpn-customer-gateway.md)
- [Firewall](/docs/networking/firewall.md)
- [Remote Access VPN](/docs/networking/remote-access-vpn.md)

## Docs: Account — Account management, billing, and support

- [American Cloud Account](/docs/account/american-cloud-account.md)
- [Billing](/docs/account/billing.md)
- [Getting Started on American Cloud](/docs/account/getting-started-on-american-cloud.md)
- [Support](/docs/account/support.md)

## Docs: ACE — American Cloud Enterprise private cloud

- [ACE Add New User](/docs/ace/add-new-user.md)
- [ACE Affinity Groups](/docs/ace/affinity-groups.md)
- [ACE Creating SSH Key Pair](/docs/ace/creating-ssh-key-pair.md)
- [ACE Features](/docs/ace/features.md)
- [ACE Open Tofu / Terraform Install](/docs/ace/open-tofu-terraform-install.md)
- [ACE VPN Portal](/docs/ace/vpn-portal.md)
- [Available Templates/ISO's](/docs/ace/available-templatesisos.md)
- [Creating a Windows Server 2019 Demo Network](/docs/ace/creating-a-windows-server-2019-demo-network.md)
- [Enable Static NAT](/docs/ace/enable-static-nat.md)
- [Getting Started With ACE](/docs/ace/getting-started-with-ace.md)
- [Knox](/docs/ace/knox.md)

## Docs: Marketplace apps — One-click application deployments

- [Cloudpanel](/docs/marketplace/cloudpanel.md)
- [Deploying a Coolify Instance](/docs/marketplace/deploying-a-coolify-instance.md)
- [GitLab](/docs/marketplace/gitlab.md)
- [Jitsi Meet](/docs/marketplace/jitsi-meet.md)
- [Matomo](/docs/marketplace/matomo.md)
- [NextCloud](/docs/marketplace/nextcloud.md)
- [Supabase](/docs/marketplace/supabase.md)
- [Wordpress on Open Lite Speed](/docs/marketplace/wordpress-on-open-lite-speed.md)

## Docs: WordPress — Managed WordPress hosting and site management

- [Enterprise WordPress plans](/docs/wordpress/enterprise-plans.md)
- [How to add another WordPress site?](/docs/wordpress/add-another-wordpress-site.md)
- [How to configure WordPress's DNS?](/docs/wordpress/configure-wordpress-dns.md)
- [How to create a WordPress site?](/docs/wordpress/create-a-wordpress-site.md)
- [How to upgrade my WordPress plan?](/docs/wordpress/upgrade-wordpress-plan.md)
- [WordPress migrations](/docs/wordpress/migrations.md)
- [WordPress support](/docs/wordpress/support.md)

## Docs: Tutorials — Step-by-step guides and how-tos

- [Cockpit Installation](/docs/tutorials/cockpit-installation.md)
- [Connecting Juice FS to American Cloud A2 Object Storage](/docs/tutorials/connecting-juice-fs-to-american-cloud-a2-object.md)
- [Deploy a simple web app with Kamal](/docs/tutorials/deploy-a-simple-web-app-with-kamal.md)
- [Deploying Web Applications with Kubernetes on American Cloud Kubernetes Service (ACKS)](/docs/tutorials/deploying-web-applications-with-kubernetes-on.md)
- [How to configure CloudPanel backups for A2 storage](/docs/tutorials/how-to-configure-cloudpanel-backups-for-a2-storage.md)
- [How to use MySQL Workbench with Coolify](/docs/tutorials/how-to-use-mysql-workbench-with-coolify.md)
- [Installing Ubuntu GUI](/docs/tutorials/installing-ubuntu-gui.md)
- [Mount or Unmount Drives](/docs/tutorials/mount-or-unmount-drives.md)
- [s3cmd (Simple Storage Service Command Line Tool and API)](/docs/tutorials/s3cmd-simple-storage-service-command-line-tool-and.md)
- [Setting Domain Registrar's Nameservers to American Cloud Nameservers](/docs/tutorials/setting-domain-registrars-nameservers-to-american.md)
- [Using Node.js to upload files to A2 Storage](/docs/tutorials/using-nodejs-to-upload-files-to-a2-storage.md)
- [Using SSH (Secured Shell)](/docs/tutorials/using-ssh-secured-shell.md)

## Docs: FAQs — Frequently asked questions

- [Can I change the CIDR of an existing network?](/docs/faqs/change-the-cidr-of-an-existing-network.md)
- [Can I log in with the root user?](/docs/faqs/log-in-with-the-root-user.md)
- [Can I request specific IP addresses (e.g., within the 25.140.100.x subnet) when purchasing cloud computing resources from your platform?](/docs/faqs/request-specific-ip-addresses-eg-within-the.md)
- [Can the global internet infrastructure block American Cloud from operating?](/docs/faqs/can-the-global-internet-infrastructure-block.md)
- [Can we move existing VMs to new VPC networks without recreating them?](/docs/faqs/move-existing-vms-to-new-vpc-networks-without.md)
- [How can we create a network using a different CIDR than the default?](/docs/faqs/create-a-network-using-a-different-cidr-than-the.md)
- [How is RDNS configured?](/docs/faqs/rdns-configured.md)
- [How to resolve IP conflicts when connecting to multiple networks with the same CIDR?](/docs/faqs/how-to-resolve-ip-conflicts-when-connecting-to.md)
- [Is it possible to live-migrate a VM to a different region?](/docs/faqs/live-migrate-a-vm-to-a-different-region.md)
- [Is it possible to scale Kubernetes workers vertically and add more CPU and RAM to a provisioned cluster?](/docs/faqs/scale-kubernetes-workers-vertically-and-add-more.md)
- [Is my bill paid automatically from my wallet balance, or do I need to add funds manually?](/docs/faqs/is-my-bill-paid-automatically-from-my-wallet.md)
- [Is there support for integrating network-based storage solutions such as NFS, and if so, what is the recommended approach for provisioning and attaching such volumes within the cluster?](/docs/faqs/support-for-integrating-network-based-storage.md)
- [My card is repeatedly declined.  I have tried to change the address multiple times, but it is still not working.](/docs/faqs/my-card-is-repeatedly-declined-i-have-tried-to.md)
- [What is the most efficient way to run a WordPress site with American Cloud?](/docs/faqs/most-efficient-way-to-run-a-wordpress-site-with.md)
- [What’s the difference between ACE accounts and Public Cloud accounts?](/docs/faqs/difference-between-ace-accounts-and-public-cloud.md)

## Blog

- [New Social Network and Marketplace for Gun Enthusiasts Moves to American Cloud After Facing Restrictions From Big Tech](/blog/new-social-network-and-marketplace-for-gun-enthusiasts-moves-to-american-cloud-after-facing-restrictions-from-big-tech.md): Top Mobile App Stores Reject Law-Abiding Community
- [AmmoSquared Migrates to American Cloud](/blog/ammo-squared-migrates-to-american-cloud.md): AmmoSquared moves its digital infrastructure back onshore to American Cloud
- [Elasticity in Cloud Computing](/blog/elasticity-in-cloud-computing.md): Scaling with Ease: Understanding Elasticity in Cloud Computing
- [Cloud-Based Cybersecurity: Challenges and Solutions](/blog/cloud-based-cybersecurity-challenges-and-solutions.md): The Need for Robust Cloud-based CyberSecurity
- [Big Data and Cloud Computing: How They Work Together](/blog/big-data-and-cloud-computing-how-they-work-together.md): The convergence of Big Data and Cloud Computing
- [How to Prepare eCommerce Infrastructure for the Holiday Season](/blog/how-to-prepare-e-commerce-infrastructure-for-the-holiday-season.md): Gearing Up Your Site for Holiday Season Success
- [The Future of Cloud Storage: Trends and Predictions](/blog/the-future-of-cloud-storage-trends-and-predictions.md): Cloud storage stands at the forefront of business transformation
- [The Impact of 5G on Cloud Computing](/blog/the-impact-of-5-g-on-cloud-computing.md): 5G is a game-changing development
- [The Role of Cloud Computing in E-Commerce](/blog/the-role-of-cloud-computing-in-e-commerce.md): Cloud computing is rewriting the rules of e-commerce
- [Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery: Best Practices and Strategies](/blog/cloud-based-disaster-recovery-best-practices-and-strategies.md): Data isn't just an asset; it's the lifeblood of modern businesses
- [The Impact of Cloud Computing on the Job Market](/blog/the-impact-of-cloud-computing-on-the-job-market.md): Cloud computing is not just a fleeting buzzword
- [Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges](/blog/cloud-computing-and-artificial-intelligence-opportunities-and-challenges.md): The convergence of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI)
- [Cloud Computing vs. Edge Computing: Which Is Best for Your Business?](/blog/cloud-computing-vs-edge-computing-which-is-best-for-your-business.md): Cloud vs Edge
- [Best Practices for Migrating to the Cloud](/blog/best-practices-for-migrating-to-the-cloud.md): Migrating to the Cloud
- [Breaking the Bounds of Technology Innovation: American Cloud and Liberation Technology Services Usher in Multi-Cloud Solutions](/blog/breaking-the-bounds-of-technology-innovation-american-cloud-and-liberation-technology-services-usher-in-multi-cloud-solutions.md): A new era of multi-cloud solutions
- [The Future of Cloud Computing: Predictions and Trends](/blog/the-future-of-cloud-computing-predictions-and-trends.md): Cloud computing has emerged as a major enabler of change
- [Cloud Backup Best Practices](/blog/cloud-backup-best-practices.md): Cloud backup offers significant advantages
- [Engineering in the Open - How We Built American Cloud](/blog/engineering-in-the-open-how-we-built-american-cloud.md): All the underlying technologies we use are reliable
- [Kubernetes - Navigating Open Source Software](/blog/kubernetes-navigating-open-source-software.md): Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration system
- [What It Means to Provide a Free and Open Internet and Why It's Important](/blog/what-it-means-to-provide-a-free-and-open-internet-and-why-it-s-important.md): The internet is an indispensable tool
- [Why 2023 Is the Year of Next-Level Cloud Value](/blog/why-2023-is-the-year-of-next-level-cloud-value.md): Digital transformation is the new norm
- [The Evolution of the Cloud](/blog/the-evolution-of-the-cloud.md): The Cloud has transformed the world

## Legal

- [Acceptable Use Policy](/legal/acceptable-use.md): American Cloud Acceptable Use Policy
- [Services Agreement](/legal/services-agreement.md): American Cloud Services Agreement
- [Privacy Policy](/legal/privacy-policy.md): American Cloud Privacy Policy
- [GDPR Notice](/legal/gdpr.md): American Cloud GDPR Notice
- [DMCA Notice Policy](/legal/dmca.md): American Cloud DMCA Notice Policy
- [Service Level Agreement](/legal/sla.md): American Cloud Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- [Open Source](/legal/open-source.md): Open source software used by American Cloud