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Game servers · 5 min read ·

How to Host Multiple Game Servers on One VPS

Run several game servers on a single VPS without them clashing: separate users, unique ports, systemd services, resource limits, and a clean firewall.

Game servers · 4 min read ·

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.

Game servers · 4 min read ·

How to Set Up a Squad Dedicated Server

Deploy your own Squad dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, configure layers and admins, open the right ports, and run it under systemd.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

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.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

How to Set Up a Minecraft SMP for Friends

Want a persistent survival world for you and your friends? Here's how to set up a Minecraft SMP the right way, from software to security.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

How to Install EssentialsX on a Paper Minecraft Server

EssentialsX is the backbone plugin for survival servers — homes, warps, kits, economy. Here's how to install and configure it on Paper.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

How to Change Difficulty and Game Rules on a Minecraft Server

Difficulty and game rules shape how your Minecraft server plays. Here's how to change them via server.properties and the /gamerule command.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

How to Op Yourself and Manage Admins on a Minecraft Server

Operators can run commands and manage a Minecraft server. Here's how to op yourself, set op levels, and manage admins safely.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

How to Migrate a Minecraft World to a New Server

Moving to a new host or bigger plan? Here's how to migrate a Minecraft world safely, keeping player data, configs, and plugins intact.

Game servers · 4 min read ·

How to Set Up a Minecraft Bedrock Dedicated Server

Run an official Bedrock Dedicated Server on Linux so phone, console, and Windows 10 players can join a persistent world.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

How to Install Plugins on a Minecraft Server (Spigot & Paper)

Plugins add features to a Spigot or Paper server without players installing anything. Here's how to install, configure, and manage them.

Game servers · 3 min read ·

The Best Minecraft Server Plugins (and What They Do)

The essential Paper/Spigot plugins for any Minecraft server — permissions, land claims, anti-grief, performance and admin tools worth installing first.

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