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How to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated Server on a VPS
Run a persistent Palworld world for up to 32 players: SteamCMD install, port 8211, a systemd service, and the scheduled restarts that tame Palworld's memory growth.
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.
How to Install Oxide/uMod Plugins on a Rust Server
Turn a vanilla Rust server into a modded one: install the Oxide/uMod framework, add and configure plugins, grant permissions, and keep everything updated.
How Much RAM Does a Rust Server Need?
Rust is one of the most memory-hungry survival games. Here's how much RAM you actually need by map size and player count — and why CPU matters just as much.
How to Self-Host a Minecraft Map Viewer (BlueMap/Dynmap)
Add a live, browsable web map to your Minecraft server. This guide installs BlueMap (3D) and covers Dynmap (2D) so players can explore your world in a browser.
How to Self-Host a Matrix/Synapse Chat Server
Own your chat with a Matrix Synapse homeserver. Install it on a VPS with Docker, wire up HTTPS and federation, and connect with the Element app.
How to Self-Host Immich (Photo Backup) on a VPS
Immich is the self-hosted Google Photos alternative with automatic phone backup and smart search. Install it on a VPS with Docker Compose.
How to Set Up an OpenVPN Server on a VPS
OpenVPN is the compatibility king of VPNs. This guide uses a proven installer to stand up a server on a VPS and export client profiles in minutes.
How to Self-Host Nextcloud on a VPS
For anyone who wants Dropbox-style file sync without the subscription or the snooping: install Nextcloud on your own VPS with Docker Compose and HTTPS.
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 Host Multiple Game Servers on One VPS
Run several game servers on a single VPS without them clashing: separate users, unique ports, systemd services, resource limits, and a clean firewall.
How to Set Up a Mumble (Murmur) Voice Server
Host your own low-latency Mumble voice server with the Murmur daemon on a Linux VPS: install, configure mumble-server.ini, set the SuperUser password, and secure it.
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