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How to Op Yourself and Manage Admins on a Minecraft Server
Operators can run commands and manage a Minecraft server. Here's how to op yourself, set op levels, and manage admins safely.
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.
Port Forwarding vs a VPS: How to Make a Minecraft Server Public
To let friends join, you either port-forward your home router or run a VPS. Here's an honest comparison of both, with the tradeoffs.
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 Much RAM Does a Minecraft Server Need?
How much RAM does a Minecraft server actually need? Real numbers for vanilla, plugins, and modpacks by player count.
How to Set Up an RLCraft Server on a VPS
RLCraft is a brutal, popular Forge modpack. This guide sets up a dedicated RLCraft server on a Linux VPS the right way.
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.
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.
How to Install Forge on a Minecraft Server
A step-by-step guide to installing Minecraft Forge on a Linux server so you can run mods like Create, atm, or JEI for your friends.
How to set up a Minecraft server on a VPS
Run a fast, always-on Minecraft server for you and your friends on a Linux VPS — from installing Java to keeping the world running 24/7.
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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