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How to Set Up a Valheim Dedicated Server on a VPS
Host a persistent Valheim world your friends can join anytime: SteamCMD install, the crossplay flag, ports 2456–2458, and a systemd service that survives reboots.
How to Install Oxide/uMod Plugins on a Rust Server
Turn a vanilla Rust server into a modded one: install the Oxide/uMod framework, add and configure plugins, grant permissions, and keep everything updated.
Game Server Specs Explained: CPU, RAM and Bandwidth
Understand what actually matters when sizing a game server: single-thread CPU, RAM per player, storage speed, and upload bandwidth — with real rules of thumb.
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.
How to Add Resources to a FiveM Server
Install frameworks and resources on your FiveM server the right way: folder structure, ensure lines, dependencies, ESX/QBCore, and database setup.
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 Many Players Can a VPS Game Server Handle?
A practical, honest answer: player capacity depends on the game, your specs and your settings. Here's how to estimate it and how to squeeze out more headroom.
Best VPS for Palworld
Palworld dedicated servers are memory-hungry and scale hard with player count. Here's how to size a VPS so your world stays smooth for you and your friends.
Best VPS for a Rust Server
Rust is one of the most demanding survival games to host. Here's how to choose a VPS that keeps a wipe day smooth — CPU, RAM, and storage sizing explained.
Best VPS for Minecraft Server Hosting: What to Look For
A no-hype buyer's guide to picking a VPS that runs a smooth Minecraft server — the specs that actually matter and how to size a plan for your player count.
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 Update a Minecraft Server to a New Version
A new Minecraft version dropped and you want to update your server. Here's how to do it safely without corrupting your world.
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