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How to Self-Host a Minecraft Map Viewer (BlueMap/Dynmap)
Add a live, browsable web map to your Minecraft server. This guide installs BlueMap (3D) and covers Dynmap (2D) so players can explore your world in a browser.
How to Set Up a SA-MP / open.mp Server
Host a classic SA-MP or modern open.mp multiplayer server for GTA: San Andreas on a Linux VPS, configure it, add gamemodes, and keep it online.
How to Configure a FiveM Server (server.cfg Explained)
A line-by-line guide to the FiveM server.cfg file: endpoints, hostname, maxclients, resources, convars, RCON, and the license key — with safe examples.
How to Set Up a Left 4 Dead 2 Dedicated Server
Host your own L4D2 dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, configure campaigns and difficulty, and keep it running for co-op and versus.
How to Set Up a Team Fortress 2 Dedicated Server
Run your own TF2 dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, pick your maps and game mode, add a GSLT, and keep it online with systemd.
How to Set Up a Garry's Mod Server on a VPS
Install and run a dedicated Garry's Mod server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, set your gamemode and map, and keep it online with systemd.
How to Set Up a Counter-Strike 2 Dedicated Server
A step-by-step guide to running your own CS2 dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, a Game Server Login Token, and clean systemd startup.
Best Minecraft Server Plugins for a Survival SMP
The plugins that make a survival SMP great: anti-grief, permissions, economy, quality-of-life, and protection — and what each one does.
How to Set Up a V Rising Dedicated Server
Rule the night on your own V Rising server. Install via SteamCMD, tune the PvP and game settings JSON, and open the UDP ports.
How to Set Up an Enshrouded Dedicated Server
Host a persistent Enshrouded world for up to 16 players. Install with SteamCMD, edit the JSON config and open the UDP ports.
How to Set Up a Factorio Server
Run a lightweight, always-on Factorio server for your megabase. Install the headless server, load a save and open UDP port 34197.
How to Set Up a Satisfactory Dedicated Server
Keep your factory running 24/7 with a Satisfactory dedicated server. Install via SteamCMD, claim it in-game and open the UDP ports.
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