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How to Set Up a Squad Dedicated Server
Deploy your own Squad dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, configure layers and admins, open the right ports, and run it under systemd.
How to Set Up a Left 4 Dead 2 Dedicated Server
Host your own L4D2 dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, configure campaigns and difficulty, and keep it running for co-op and versus.
How to Set Up a Team Fortress 2 Dedicated Server
Run your own TF2 dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, pick your maps and game mode, add a GSLT, and keep it online with systemd.
How to Set Up a Counter-Strike 2 Dedicated Server
A step-by-step guide to running your own CS2 dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, a Game Server Login Token, and clean systemd startup.
Managed vs Unmanaged VPS: Which Should You Choose?
The difference is who handles the server admin — and it changes the price, your workload and your control. Here's how to decide which suits you.
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 Install a Modpack on a Minecraft Server from CurseForge
Want to host a CurseForge modpack? Here's the reliable way to install its server files on a Linux VPS and keep clients in sync.
How to Add a Custom Domain to a Minecraft Server
Give players a memorable address like play.yourserver.com instead of a raw IP. Here's how to point a domain at a Minecraft server.
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 Apache on an Ubuntu VPS
Install Apache (httpd) on Ubuntu 24.04, set up virtual hosts, enable useful modules, and serve your first site with clean commands.
Customizing your game server: configs, mods, and performance
A deployed game server is just the start. Here's how to customize configs, add mods and plugins, tune performance and manage files on your Nxeon game server.
Diagnosing 'connection refused' errors
'Connection refused' is one of the most misread errors in networking. Here's what it actually means, how it differs from a timeout, and a step-by-step fix.
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