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80 guides for “cost” · Clear searchWhy Host Your Game Server on a VPS?
Home PC, game panel, or VPS? Here's why a VPS is the sweet spot for most game servers — control, reliability and value — and when it isn't.
How to disable root SSH login (safely)
Letting root log in over SSH is a needless risk. Learn how to create a sudo user, verify access, and disable root SSH without locking yourself out.
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.
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.
How to host a website: your options explained
From a one-page site to a full web app, here's a plain-English map of the ways to host a website — and how to pick the right one for you.
VPS vs Dedicated Game Server Hosting: Which Should You Pick?
One-click game panels are easy but limited; a VPS gives you root and flexibility. Here's how to choose between a dedicated game host and a VPS.
.com vs .io vs .dev vs .gg: choosing a TLD
The ending of your domain sends a signal. Here's an honest comparison of the popular TLDs — what they suit, what they cost, and the trade-offs.
How to deploy a Next.js app on a VPS
Self-host Next.js on your own server for full control and predictable cost. Learn to build, run with PM2, reverse-proxy with Nginx, and add HTTPS.
Domain renewal and expiration explained
Let a domain expire and you can lose it — sometimes for good. Here's the renewal lifecycle, the grace periods, and how to never lose a name.
How to deploy a Node.js app on a VPS
Take a Node.js app from your laptop to a live server. This guide covers installing Node, running the app with PM2, and fronting it with Nginx and HTTPS.
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.
Set up Nginx with free SSL using Let's Encrypt
HTTPS is non-negotiable. Learn to install Nginx, serve a site, and secure it with a free, auto-renewing Let's Encrypt certificate using Certbot — in minutes.
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