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How to Set Up a V Rising Dedicated Server on a VPS
Host a persistent V Rising world for your clan: SteamCMD install, running the Windows-only server on Linux with Proton, ports 9876–9877, and PvP/PvE configuration.
Valheim Dedicated Server Requirements and Best Specs
How much RAM, CPU, and storage a Valheim server really needs — sized by player count and world age — plus the crossplay and mod overhead most guides miss.
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.
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 Set Up a SA-MP / open.mp Server
Host a classic SA-MP or modern open.mp multiplayer server for GTA: San Andreas on a Linux VPS, configure it, add gamemodes, and keep it online.
How to Set Up an Assetto Corsa Dedicated Server
Run your own Assetto Corsa dedicated server on a Linux VPS, configure server_cfg.ini and entry_list.ini, open the ports, and keep it online with 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.
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 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.
Why Host Your Game Server on a VPS?
Home PC, game panel, or VPS? Here's why a VPS is the sweet spot for most game servers — control, reliability and value — and when it isn't.
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.
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