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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.
cPanel vs Plesk vs CyberPanel: which control panel?
A control panel turns a bare VPS into a point-and-click hosting environment. Here's an honest comparison of cPanel, Plesk and CyberPanel to help you choose.
How to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated Server
Host a persistent Palworld world for up to 32 players. Install via SteamCMD, tune the game settings and open UDP port 8211.
How to Set Up a Rust Game Server
Run your own Rust server with SteamCMD — set map size, seed and slots, open the ports, and understand what wipe day demands from your hardware.
How to Set Up a Valheim Dedicated Server
Keep your Viking world alive 24/7. Install a Valheim dedicated server on Linux with SteamCMD, set a password and open the UDP ports.
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.
How to choose VPS specs: CPU, RAM and NVMe
vCPU, RAM, NVMe and bandwidth — which numbers actually matter for your project? A practical guide to sizing a VPS so you don't overpay or run out of memory.
VPS vs shared vs dedicated vs cloud hosting
Confused by hosting tiers? Here's a clear, no-jargon comparison of shared, VPS, dedicated and cloud hosting — what each gives you, what it costs, and who should pick which.
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