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Game servers · 4 min read ·

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.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

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.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

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.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

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.

Game servers · 4 min read ·

How to Set Up a Minecraft Bedrock Dedicated Server

Run an official Bedrock Dedicated Server on Linux so phone, console, and Windows 10 players can join a persistent world.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

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.

Comparisons · 3 min read ·

How much does web hosting cost? A realistic breakdown

Hosting prices range from free to hundreds a month. Here's what actually drives the cost and what a real project should budget at each stage.

Game servers · 3 min read ·

Best VPS Specs for a Palworld Server

Palworld is RAM-hungry. Exactly how much memory and CPU you need by player count, why NVMe matters for saves, and the specs to look for before you buy.

Game servers · 3 min read ·

The Best Valheim Server Mods (and How to Install Them)

Level up your Valheim server with BepInEx mods — quality-of-life, bigger builds, more storage and server-wide tweaks, plus how to keep clients in sync.

Game servers · 3 min read ·

How to Set Up a V Rising Dedicated Server

Rule the night on your own V Rising server. Install via SteamCMD, tune the PvP and game settings JSON, and open the UDP ports.

Game servers · 3 min read ·

How to Set Up an Enshrouded Dedicated Server

Host a persistent Enshrouded world for up to 16 players. Install with SteamCMD, edit the JSON config and open the UDP ports.

Game servers · 3 min read ·

How to Set Up a Satisfactory Dedicated Server

Keep your factory running 24/7 with a Satisfactory dedicated server. Install via SteamCMD, claim it in-game and open the UDP ports.

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