Fixed internal link in hosting.md

TamuSatyam · TamuSatyam · commit bfa8f926f28b · 2025-10-19T17:31:40.000+05:45
diff --git a/DisCatSharp.Docs/articles/misc/hosting.md b/DisCatSharp.Docs/articles/misc/hosting.md
@@ -26,27 +26,30 @@ Depending on how complex your bot is, you may even consider purchasing a Raspber
 
 If you don't have a PC or other gear sitting around, you may use your phone instead. Using [Termux](https://termux.dev/en/) and a program called [proot-distro](https://github.com/termux/proot-distro), you create a Debian virtual machine and configure .NET to run the bot.
 
-> [!NOTE] > **Time required:** 30-45 minutes  
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Time required:** 30-45 minutes  
 > **Difficulty:** Intermediate  
 > **Prerequisites:** Basic command line knowledge
 
-> [!TIP] > **Performance:** This solution works well for small to medium bots. Resource-intensive bots may drain your battery or experience performance issues. For high-traffic production bots, consider traditional hosting.
+> [!TIP]
+> **Performance:** This solution works well for small to medium bots. Resource-intensive bots may drain your battery or experience performance issues. For high-traffic production bots, consider traditional hosting.
 
 For anyone interested, the instructions are detailed below:
 
 #### Requirements
 
--   A phone with Android 7 or higher (5+ is possible but not recommended as it poses security issues).
--   Termux installed from [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.termux/) (NOT from Google Play Store - the Play Store version is outdated).
--   At least 2GB of free storage space.
--   An internet connection.
--   Basic understanding of bash and nano.
+- A phone with Android 7 or higher (5+ is possible but not recommended as it poses security issues).
+- Termux installed from [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.termux/) (NOT from Google Play Store - the Play Store version is outdated).
+- At least 2GB of free storage space.
+- An internet connection.
+- Basic understanding of bash and nano.
 
-> [!WARNING] > **Security:** Your bot token will be stored on your phone. Ensure your device is secured with a lock screen password.
+> [!WARNING]
+> **Security:** Your bot token will be stored on your phone. Ensure your device is secured with a lock screen password.
 
 #### Setup
 
--   Initialize Termux:
+- Initialize Termux:
 
 ```sh
 pkg update && pkg upgrade -y
@@ -55,7 +58,7 @@ pkg update && pkg upgrade -y
 > [!TIP]
 > It might ask you for input, just click enter and let the default option be executed.
 
--   Install proot-distro package:
+- Install proot-distro package:
 
 ```sh
 pkg install proot-distro -y
@@ -69,7 +72,7 @@ proot-distro list
 
 You should see available distributions including `debian`.
 
--   Install a Debian Virtual Machine (VM):
+- Install a Debian Virtual Machine (VM):
 
 ```sh
 proot-distro install debian
@@ -78,31 +81,31 @@ proot-distro install debian
 > [!NOTE]
 > Installation time will depend on your internet speed.
 
--   Login into Debian:
+- Login into Debian:
 
 ```sh
 proot-distro login debian
 ```
 
--   Initialize Debian:
+- Initialize Debian:
 
 ```sh
 apt update -y && apt upgrade -y
 ```
 
--   Install Git and Wget:
+- Install Git and Wget:
 
 ```sh
 apt install git wget -y
 ```
 
--   Install .NET via a script for simplicity:
+- Install .NET via a script for simplicity:
 
 ```sh
 wget https://dot.net/v1/dotnet-install.sh -O dotnet.sh && chmod +x ./dotnet.sh
 ```
 
--   Install .NET 9:
+- Install .NET 9:
 
 ```sh
 ./dotnet.sh --channel 9.0
@@ -111,13 +114,14 @@ wget https://dot.net/v1/dotnet-install.sh -O dotnet.sh && chmod +x ./dotnet.sh
 > [!CAUTION]
 > The following steps are essential to get .NET working.
 
--   Add .NET to path and mitigate GC heap error. Open your `.bashrc` file:
+- Add .NET to path and mitigate GC heap error. Open your `.bashrc` file:
 
 ```sh
 nano ~/.bashrc
 ```
 
-> [!TIP] > **Using nano:** Use arrow keys to navigate. To save and exit: press `Ctrl+X`, then `Y` to confirm, then `Enter`.
+> [!TIP]
+> **Using nano:** Use arrow keys to navigate. To save and exit: press `Ctrl+X`, then `Y` to confirm, then `Enter`.
 
 Add these lines **at the end of the file**:
 
@@ -129,13 +133,13 @@ export DOTNET_SYSTEM_GLOBALIZATION_INVARIANT=1
 
 Save and exit the file.
 
--   Apply the changes:
+- Apply the changes:
 
 ```sh
 source ~/.bashrc
 ```
 
--   Verify .NET is working:
+- Verify .NET is working:
 
 ```sh
 dotnet --version
@@ -145,67 +149,67 @@ You should see version 9.x.x displayed.
 
 ##### Cloud Hosted Code
 
--   If you have your code hosted on platforms that use Git or are able to download it, get the source code and `cd` into the directory:
+- If you have your code hosted on platforms that use Git or are able to download it, get the source code and `cd` into the directory:
 
 ```sh
 git clone https://github.com/Aiko-IT-Systems/DisCatSharp.Examples/
 cd DisCatSharp.Examples
 ```
 
--   Add your configuration file, then build the project. To keep the bot online 24/7, check [here](#building-running).
+- Add your configuration file, then build the project. To keep the bot online 24/7, check [here](#building-and-running).
 
 ##### Local Source Code
 
--   If your source code is not hosted on the cloud, you can move the source code inside the VM by following the given steps:
+- If your source code is not hosted on the cloud, you can move the source code inside the VM by following the given steps:
 
--   Enable developer options on your phone ([find out how](https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/dev-options)), then enable USB debugging. You can find it by scrolling in "Developer Options".
+- Enable developer options on your phone ([find out how](https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/dev-options)), then enable USB debugging. You can find it by scrolling in "Developer Options".
 
--   Connect your phone to your computer using USB. Open a file manager and drag your project files into your phone's home directory.
+- Connect your phone to your computer using USB. Open a file manager and drag your project files into your phone's home directory.
 
--   To move the project files from your phone's storage into Termux, you'll need to set up storage permissions. Follow this [video guide](https://youtu.be/MMeM7szKt44), or use these steps:
+- To move the project files from your phone's storage into Termux, you'll need to set up storage permissions. Follow this [video guide](https://youtu.be/MMeM7szKt44), or use these steps:
 
-    1. In Termux, run: `termux-setup-storage`
-    2. Grant storage permissions when prompted
-    3. Verify access: `ls ~/storage/shared/`
-    4. Your phone's files should now be accessible
+  1. In Termux, run: `termux-setup-storage`
+  2. Grant storage permissions when prompted
+  3. Verify access: `ls ~/storage/shared/`
+  4. Your phone's files should now be accessible
 
--   Once you can see your files in `~/storage/shared/`, copy your project folder there using your phone's file manager.
+- Once you can see your files in `~/storage/shared/`, copy your project folder there using your phone's file manager.
 
--   Now, exit out of Debian. Inside Termux, create an environment variable that points to the VM's root directory. This allows you to access the VM's files from Termux. Add the following to your `.bashrc` file and update your session:
+- Now, exit out of Debian. Inside Termux, create an environment variable that points to the VM's root directory. This allows you to access the VM's files from Termux. Add the following to your `.bashrc` file and update your session:
 
 ```sh
 nano ~/.bashrc
 export PROOTDISTROFS=/data/data/com.termux/files/usr/var/lib/proot-distro/installed-rootfs
 source ~/.bashrc
 ```
 
--   Now, move the source code from your phone to the VM. The files should be in `~/storage/shared/`. Replace `projectname` with your actual project folder name:
+- Now, move the source code from your phone to the VM. The files should be in `~/storage/shared/`. Replace `projectname` with your actual project folder name:
 
 ```sh
 mv ~/storage/shared/projectname/ $PROOTDISTROFS/debian/root/
 ```
 
--   Log back into Debian and verify the files are there:
+- Log back into Debian and verify the files are there:
 
 ```sh
 proot-distro login debian
 ls
 ```
 
--   Add your configuration file, then build the project.
+- Add your configuration file, then build the project.
 
-#### Building and Running {#building-running}
+#### Building and Running
 
 > [!WARNING]
 > If you have folders such as `bin/` and `obj/` from your prior builds, delete those by running `rm -rf bin/ obj/`. You might run into issues otherwise.
 
--   Build your project:
+- Build your project:
 
 ```sh
 dotnet build
 ```
 
--   Run your bot:
+- Run your bot:
 
 ```sh
 dotnet run
@@ -252,7 +256,6 @@ cat ~/.bashrc | grep DOTNET
 ```
 
 Ensure these lines exist:
-
 ```sh
 export DOTNET_GCHeapHardLimit=1C0000000
 export DOTNET_SYSTEM_GLOBALIZATION_INVARIANT=1
@@ -264,7 +267,7 @@ If missing, add them, save, and run `source ~/.bashrc`.
 
 **Problem: Bot stops when I close Termux**
 
-Solution: You need to use `screen` to keep the bot running in the background. See the [keeping bot running section](#building-running).
+Solution: You need to use `screen` to keep the bot running in the background. See the [keeping bot running section](#building-and-running).
 
 ---
 
@@ -278,7 +281,6 @@ ls ~/
 ```
 
 If not there, check your source location:
-
 ```sh
 exit  # Exit Debian back to Termux
 ls ~/storage/shared/
@@ -326,30 +328,30 @@ environment, particularly the shell (command line), and concepts such as SSH.
 
 There are several well-known, trusted, and cheap providers:
 
--   [Host Pls](https://host-pls.com/) - A hosting solution made by Discord bot developers. Based in America, starting from $2.49/mo.
--   [Vultr](https://www.vultr.com/products/cloud-compute/) - Based in the US with datacenters in many regions, including APAC. Starting at $2.50/mo.
--   [DigitalOcean](https://www.digitalocean.com/products/droplets/) - The gold standard, US based. Locations available world wide. Starting from $5.00/mo.
--   [Linode](https://www.linode.com/products/shared/) - US based host with many datacenters around the world. Starting at $5.00/mo.
--   [OVH](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/vps/) - Very popular VPS host. Based in Canadian with French locations available. Starting from $6.00/mo.
--   [Contabo](https://contabo.com/?show=vps) - Based in Germany; extremely good value for the price. Starting from 4.99€/mo.
+- [Host Pls](https://host-pls.com/) - A hosting solution made by Discord bot developers. Based in America, starting from $2.49/mo.
+- [Vultr](https://www.vultr.com/products/cloud-compute/) - Based in the US with datacenters in many regions, including APAC. Starting at $2.50/mo.
+- [DigitalOcean](https://www.digitalocean.com/products/droplets/) - The gold standard, US based. Locations available world wide. Starting from $5.00/mo.
+- [Linode](https://www.linode.com/products/shared/) - US based host with many datacenters around the world. Starting at $5.00/mo.
+- [OVH](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/vps/) - Very popular VPS host. Based in Canadian with French locations available. Starting from $6.00/mo.
+- [Contabo](https://contabo.com/?show=vps) - Based in Germany; extremely good value for the price. Starting from 4.99€/mo.
 
 Things to keep in mind when looking for a VPS host:
 
--   The majority of cheap VPS hosts will be running some variant of Linux, and not Windows.
--   The primary Discord API server is located in East US.
-    -   If latency matters for you application, choose a host that is closer to this location.
+- The majority of cheap VPS hosts will be running some variant of Linux, and not Windows.
+- The primary Discord API server is located in East US.
+  - If latency matters for you application, choose a host that is closer to this location.
 
 In addition to these, there are several hosting providers that offer free trials or in-service credit:
 
--   [**Microsoft Azure**](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/?cdn=disable "Microsoft Azure"): $200 in-service credit,
-    to be used within month of registration. Requires credit or debit card for validation. Azure isn't cheap, but it supports
-    both Windows and GNU/Linux-based servers. If you're enrolled in Microsoft Imagine, it's possible to get these cheaper or
-    free.
--   [**Amazon Web Services**](https://aws.amazon.com/free/ "AWS"): Free for 12 months (with 750 compute hours per month). Not
-    cheap once the trial runs out, but it's also considered industry standard in cloud services.
--   [**Google Cloud Platform**](https://cloud.google.com/free/ "Google Cloud Platform"): $300 in-service credit, to be used
-    within year of registration. GCP is based in the US, and offers very scalable products. Like the above, it's not the
-    cheapest of offerings.
+- [**Microsoft Azure**](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/?cdn=disable "Microsoft Azure"): $200 in-service credit,
+  to be used within month of registration. Requires credit or debit card for validation. Azure isn't cheap, but it supports
+  both Windows and GNU/Linux-based servers. If you're enrolled in Microsoft Imagine, it's possible to get these cheaper or
+  free.
+- [**Amazon Web Services**](https://aws.amazon.com/free/ "AWS"): Free for 12 months (with 750 compute hours per month). Not
+  cheap once the trial runs out, but it's also considered industry standard in cloud services.
+- [**Google Cloud Platform**](https://cloud.google.com/free/ "Google Cloud Platform"): $300 in-service credit, to be used
+  within year of registration. GCP is based in the US, and offers very scalable products. Like the above, it's not the
+  cheapest of offerings.
 
 ## Hosting on Cloud Native Services
 
@@ -358,19 +360,19 @@ where Docker and other cloud native hosting comes into play. There are many diff
 to chose which one will suit you best. Here are a few services that offer Docker or other cloud native solutions that are cheaper than running
 a whole VM.
 
--   [**Azure App Service**](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/app-service/ "Azure App Service"): Allows for Hosting Website, Continuous Jobs,
-    and Docker images on a Windows base or Linux base machine.
--   [**AWS Fargate**](https://aws.amazon.com/fargate/ "AWS Fargate"): Allows for hosting Docker images within Amazon Web Services
--   [**Jelastic**](https://jelastic.com/docker/ "Jelastic"): Allows for hosting Docker images.
+- [**Azure App Service**](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/app-service/ "Azure App Service"): Allows for Hosting Website, Continuous Jobs,
+  and Docker images on a Windows base or Linux base machine.
+- [**AWS Fargate**](https://aws.amazon.com/fargate/ "AWS Fargate"): Allows for hosting Docker images within Amazon Web Services
+- [**Jelastic**](https://jelastic.com/docker/ "Jelastic"): Allows for hosting Docker images.
 
 # Making your publishing life easier
 
 Now that we have covered where you can possibly host your application, now lets cover how to make your life easier publishing it. Many different
 source control solutions out there are free and also offer some type of CI/CD integration (paid and free). Below are some of the
 solutions that we recommend:
 
--   [**Azure Devops**](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/devops/?nav=min "Azure Devops"): Allows for GIT source control hosting along with integrated CI/CD
-    pipelines to auto compile and publish your applications. You can also use their CI/CD service if your code is hosted in a different source control environment like Github.
--   [**Github**](https://github.com/ "GitHub") Allows for GIT source control hosting. From here you can leverage many different CI/CD options to compile and publish your
-    applications.
--   [**Bitbucket**](https://bitbucket.org/ "Bitbucket"): Allows for GIT source control hosting along with integrated CI/CD pipelines to auto compile and publish your applications.
+- [**Azure Devops**](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/devops/?nav=min "Azure Devops"): Allows for GIT source control hosting along with integrated CI/CD
+  pipelines to auto compile and publish your applications. You can also use their CI/CD service if your code is hosted in a different source control environment like Github.
+- [**Github**](https://github.com/ "GitHub") Allows for GIT source control hosting. From here you can leverage many different CI/CD options to compile and publish your
+  applications.
+- [**Bitbucket**](https://bitbucket.org/ "Bitbucket"): Allows for GIT source control hosting along with integrated CI/CD pipelines to auto compile and publish your applications.
