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How to Set Up a DayZ Dedicated Server on a VPS
Host your own DayZ dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, configure serverDZ.cfg, add mods, open the ports, and run it under systemd.
How to Set Up a Mordhau Dedicated Server
Run your own Mordhau dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, edit Game.ini for maps and rules, open the ports, and keep it online with systemd.
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.
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 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.
How to Set Up a Vanilla Minecraft Server
The clean, official way to run a vanilla Minecraft Java server on Linux — no mods, no plugins, just the base game for you and friends.
How to Install Forge on a Minecraft Server
A step-by-step guide to installing Minecraft Forge on a Linux server so you can run mods like Create, atm, or JEI for your friends.
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