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How to Set Up a Minecraft SMP for Friends
Want a persistent survival world for you and your friends? Here's how to set up a Minecraft SMP the right way, from software to security.
How to Install EssentialsX on a Paper Minecraft Server
EssentialsX is the backbone plugin for survival servers — homes, warps, kits, economy. Here's how to install and configure it on Paper.
How to Change Difficulty and Game Rules on a Minecraft Server
Difficulty and game rules shape how your Minecraft server plays. Here's how to change them via server.properties and the /gamerule command.
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 Enable Crossplay on a Minecraft Server with Geyser
Geyser lets Bedrock players (phone, console) join your Java server. Add Floodgate and they don't even need a Java account.
Claude Code is pre-installed on every Nxeon VPS
Every Nxeon server ships with Claude Code ready in the terminal — an AI coding agent that builds, debugs and runs your project right on the box. Here's how to use it.
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.
DNS records explained: A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS
DNS is the internet's address book. Here's a plain-English guide to the record types you'll actually use — A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and NS — and when to reach for each.
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 Factorio Server
Run a lightweight, always-on Factorio server for your megabase. Install the headless server, load a save and open UDP port 34197.
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