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How to Host a Create Mod Minecraft Server
The Create mod adds mechanical contraptions and automation. Here's how to host a Create-based server on Linux, solo mod or full pack.
How to Set Up an All the Mods (ATM) Server
All the Mods packs are giant kitchen-sink modpacks. This guide sets up an ATM server on a Linux VPS and sizes it correctly.
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.
Paper vs Spigot vs Purpur: Which Minecraft Server Should You Run?
Paper, Spigot, and Purpur are the three server software choices for plugin-based Minecraft. Here's what each does and which to pick.
How to Add Mods to a Minecraft Server (Forge & Fabric)
Once Forge or Fabric is installed, this is how you actually add, update, and troubleshoot mods on a Minecraft server without crashes.
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 Deploy a FastAPI App with Uvicorn and Nginx
Ship a FastAPI app to production on Ubuntu 24.04 using Uvicorn workers under Gunicorn, a systemd service, and an Nginx reverse proxy.
How to Deploy a Django App to a VPS
Deploy Django on Ubuntu 24.04 for production: Gunicorn, a systemd service, static files with collectstatic, PostgreSQL, and Nginx.
How to Install Portainer to Manage Docker
Portainer gives Docker a clean web UI: containers, images, volumes, logs, and Compose stacks in your browser. Install it securely on a VPS.
How to Install Node.js on a VPS with NVM
Install Node.js the right way using NVM so you can switch versions per project, update painlessly, and avoid sudo-npm headaches.
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.
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