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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.
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Rust Server?
Rust is heavier than most games to host. A realistic cost breakdown by map size and player count, plus why wipe day is your true sizing target.
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.
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Minecraft Server?
A realistic breakdown of Minecraft server costs by player count and type — vanilla, plugins and modpacks — plus how to avoid overpaying for RAM you won't use.
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.
How to Host a Minecraft Modpack Server (Forge & Fabric)
Run a modded Minecraft server for CurseForge or Modrinth packs. Install Forge or Fabric, match versions, allocate RAM and open the port.
How Much RAM and CPU Does a Game Server Need?
Stop guessing at server specs. A game-by-game breakdown of RAM and CPU requirements, why single-core speed matters, and how player count scales cost.
How to Reduce Minecraft Server Lag
Fix low TPS and stutter on your Minecraft server. Practical fixes: Paper, Aikar's flags, view-distance tuning, chunk pre-gen and spark profiling.
How to Set Up a Terraria Dedicated Server
Keep your Terraria world online for friends around the clock. Install the dedicated server on Linux, configure serverconfig.txt and open port 7777.
How to Set Up a Minecraft Java Edition Server
A step-by-step guide to running your own always-on Minecraft: Java Edition server on a Linux VPS — from Java to Paper, ports and 24/7 uptime.
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