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Customizing your game server: configs, mods, and performance
A deployed game server is just the start. Here's how to customize configs, add mods and plugins, tune performance and manage files on your Nxeon game server.
Best VPS Specs for a Minecraft Server
Exactly what to look for in a VPS for Minecraft — RAM by player count, why single-core CPU speed wins, NVMe storage and the specs that actually matter.
Automate Game Server Restarts with systemd and cron
Keep your game server rock-solid: a systemd service that auto-restarts on crash and boot, plus a scheduled nightly restart with player warnings.
How to Host a Minecraft Modpack Server (Forge & Fabric)
Run a modded Minecraft server for CurseForge or Modrinth packs. Install Forge or Fabric, match versions, allocate RAM and open the port.
How Much RAM and CPU Does a Game Server Need?
Stop guessing at server specs. A game-by-game breakdown of RAM and CPU requirements, why single-core speed matters, and how player count scales cost.
How to Set Up a Project Zomboid Server
Build a persistent Project Zomboid world for your survivors. Install with SteamCMD, set the memory and admin password, and open port 16261.
How to Set Up a Minecraft Bedrock Server
Run a dedicated Minecraft Bedrock server so friends on phones, consoles and Windows can all join — install, configure and open UDP port 19132.
How to Set Up a Minecraft Java Edition Server
A step-by-step guide to running your own always-on Minecraft: Java Edition server on a Linux VPS — from Java to Paper, ports and 24/7 uptime.
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