Went with MangoHost’s NVMe plan + CyberPanel. Migrated 3 WordPress sites in a day. Enabled Fail2Ban, blocked 50+ login attempts already. Traffic spike during a promo? Scaled RAM instantly. CLI still scares me, but RunCloud made Node.js a breeze. Thanks for the reality check on cPanel!

Linux VPS is perfect for your needs, but skip cPanel—it’s pricey and bloated. Use a free alternative like CyberPanel or Webmin for GUI management. For security, start with Ubuntu LTS (user-friendly) and enable automatic updates. Configure UFW firewall to allow only SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS ports. Install Fail2Ban to block brute-force attacks—critical if hosting WordPress.
Scalability-wise, choose a provider offering elastic scaling (like MangoHost’s NVMe VPS linux vps server https://mangohost.net/vps/linux ). Their plans let you burst CPU/RAM during traffic spikes without manual upgrades. For Node.js, use PM2 to manage processes and Ng

Looking to migrate from shared hosting to a Linux VPS. Need something secure for hosting multiple WordPress sites and a Node.js app. No CLI expertise—can I manage this with GUIs like cPanel? Also, how do I ensure scalability if traffic spikes? Providers either oversell resources or lack support. Any tips for balancing cost and reliability?