Next.js Website Deployment on Hostinger VPS

Project: Deploy Next.js Website on Hostinger VPS (Full Setup Required)

I need an experienced developer to deploy my completed Next.js website on my Hostinger VPS and make it fully live.

Hosting Details:

- VPS Provider: Hostinger (KVM VPS)
- Full SSH access available
- Domain already purchased and ready to connect
- Email accounts already set up (SMTP details available)

Website Details:

- Built with Next.js
- Source files ready to upload
- Currently not properly deployed (pages not loading correctly)

Scope of Work:

1. Upload and deploy the Next.js site on the VPS
2. Install and configure:
- Node.js (latest stable)
- PM2 (or equivalent process manager)
3. Set up Nginx as a reverse proxy
4. Connect domain and configure DNS correctly
5. Install SSL certificate (Let’s Encrypt – HTTPS)
6. Fix routing / page loading issues
7. Ensure the app runs persistently (auto restart if it crashes)
8. Connect website forms to email via SMTP
9. Optimize performance (fast loading, caching if needed)
10. Basic server security:

- Firewall setup
- Fail2Ban (if appropriate)

Bonus (Preferred but not required):

- Walkthrough or instructions on how I can update/edit the site myself
- Optional staging environment

Requirements:

- Clean, professional setup (no shortcuts)
- Everything tested before completion
- I want full control after deployment (no ongoing dependency)

Deliverables:

- Fully live website on my domain
- HTTPS active
- All pages working correctly
- Instructions for updating the site

Please include:

- What access/details you need from me
- Timeline to complete
- Experience with similar VPS + Next.js deployments

Looking for someone who can do this properly the first time.