Deploy MERN Stack Application on VPS - Step-by-Step Beginner Guide

Launch your full-stack MERN app to the world! This detailed, beginner-friendly guide walks you through deploying a MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js project on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) using Linux.

A comprehensive Markdown + PDF tutorial designed for developers with little or no server experience. You'll learn how to:

✅ Set up a VPS
✅ Install Node, NGINX, PM2
✅ Configure and host MongoDB
✅ Deploy your backend and React frontend
✅ Secure your app with SSL
✅ Use NGINX as a reverse proxy

💡 Bonus: Includes troubleshooting tips and ongoing maintenance guidelines.