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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.
DNS records explained: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX and TXT
Every domain runs on a handful of record types. Here's what each one does, with real examples, so you can read and edit DNS with confidence.
How to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated Server
Host a persistent Palworld world for up to 32 players. Install via SteamCMD, tune the game settings and open UDP port 8211.
How to Set Up a Rust Game Server
Run your own Rust server with SteamCMD — set map size, seed and slots, open the ports, and understand what wipe day demands from your hardware.
How to Set Up a Valheim Dedicated Server
Keep your Viking world alive 24/7. Install a Valheim dedicated server on Linux with SteamCMD, set a password and open the UDP ports.
What are nameservers, and why do they matter?
Nameservers decide who answers DNS questions for your domain. Get them wrong and nothing resolves. Here's what they are in plain English.
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.
What is a domain registrar, and how do you pick one?
Registrars are the companies that sell and manage domains. Here's what they actually do, how they differ, and what to look for when choosing one.
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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