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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 Whitelist Players on a Minecraft Server
A whitelist keeps your Minecraft server private to invited players only. Here's how to enable and manage it on Java and Bedrock.
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.
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.
How to Add Mods to a Minecraft Server (Forge & Fabric)
Once Forge or Fabric is installed, this is how you actually add, update, and troubleshoot mods on a Minecraft server without crashes.
How to Install Fabric on a Minecraft Server
Set up a lightweight Fabric server on Linux for performance mods and modern modpacks — installer, launcher, and mods folder explained.
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.
How to Back Up Your Game Server (Automatically)
Never lose a world again. Set up automated, off-server game server backups with a cron job, tar and rotation — plus how to test a restore.
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 Satisfactory Dedicated Server
Keep your factory running 24/7 with a Satisfactory dedicated server. Install via SteamCMD, claim it in-game and open the UDP ports.
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