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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.
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.
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 to Set Up a Subdomain for a Game Server
Give players a memorable address like play.yourdomain.com instead of a raw IP and port — with the right DNS record, and an SRV record to hide the port entirely.
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.
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.
One-Click Apps on Nxeon: What You Can Deploy
One-click app images skip the manual install and get you to a working setup fast. Here's what you can deploy on Nxeon and when a one-click image is the smart choice.
How Many Players Can a VPS Game Server Handle?
A practical, honest answer: player capacity depends on the game, your specs and your settings. Here's how to estimate it and how to squeeze out more headroom.
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.
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