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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.
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.
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.
Rust Server Admin Commands and Wipe Management
Run your Rust server like a pro. The essential RCON and console commands for admin, moderation and scheduling map wipes players actually turn up for.
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.
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 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 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 7 Days to Die Server
Survive the horde together on your own 7 Days to Die server. Install via SteamCMD, edit serverconfig.xml and open the ports for co-op survival.
How to Set Up an ARK: Survival Ascended Server
Tame dinos on your own persistent ARK: Survival Ascended server. Install with SteamCMD, pick a map, tune rates and open the UDP ports.
How to Set Up a Terraria Dedicated Server
Keep your Terraria world online for friends around the clock. Install the dedicated server on Linux, configure serverconfig.txt and open port 7777.
How to Set Up a Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Server
Host your own CS2 server for scrims and community play. Install with SteamCMD, get a GSLT token, pick a game mode and open the ports.
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