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How to Host a Discord Bot on a VPS 24/7
Move your Discord bot off your laptop and onto a VPS so it stays online around the clock. Covers Node.js and Python, a process manager, and auto-restart.
How to Set Up a SA-MP / open.mp Server
Host a classic SA-MP or modern open.mp multiplayer server for GTA: San Andreas on a Linux VPS, configure it, add gamemodes, and keep it online.
How to Add Resources to a FiveM Server
Install frameworks and resources on your FiveM server the right way: folder structure, ensure lines, dependencies, ESX/QBCore, and database setup.
How to Configure a FiveM Server (server.cfg Explained)
A line-by-line guide to the FiveM server.cfg file: endpoints, hostname, maxclients, resources, convars, RCON, and the license key — with safe examples.
How to Set Up a FiveM Server (GTA V Roleplay) on a VPS
Build your own FiveM (GTA V roleplay) server on a Linux VPS: install FXServer, add your license key, run server.cfg, and keep it online with systemd.
How to Set Up an Assetto Corsa Dedicated Server
Run your own Assetto Corsa dedicated server on a Linux VPS, configure server_cfg.ini and entry_list.ini, open the ports, and keep it online with systemd.
How to Set Up a DayZ Dedicated Server on a VPS
Host your own DayZ dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, configure serverDZ.cfg, add mods, open the ports, and run it under systemd.
How to Set Up a Mordhau Dedicated Server
Run your own Mordhau dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, edit Game.ini for maps and rules, open the ports, and keep it online with systemd.
How to Set Up a Squad Dedicated Server
Deploy your own Squad dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, configure layers and admins, open the right ports, and run it under systemd.
How to Set Up a Left 4 Dead 2 Dedicated Server
Host your own L4D2 dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, configure campaigns and difficulty, and keep it running for co-op and versus.
How to Set Up a Team Fortress 2 Dedicated Server
Run your own TF2 dedicated server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, pick your maps and game mode, add a GSLT, and keep it online with systemd.
How to Install Addons on a Garry's Mod Server
Add Workshop content, gamemodes, and maps to your Garry's Mod dedicated server the right way — with a Workshop collection, resource downloads, and mounts.
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