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Best Valheim Mods for 2026 (BepInEx/Thunderstore)
The best Valheim mods for 2026 — Jotunn, ValheimPlus, EpicLoot, PlantEverything and more — all loaded through BepInEx from Thunderstore.
Best CS2 Server Plugins for 2026 (CounterStrikeSharp)
The best CS2 server plugins for 2026 — MatchZy, retakes, SimpleAdmin, K4-System, SharpTimer and more — all running on Metamod + CounterStrikeSharp.
Best Rust Plugins for 2026 (Oxide/Carbon)
The 10 must-have Rust plugins for 2026, from Vanish and RaidableBases to Stack Size Controller, plus how Oxide (uMod) and Carbon compare.
How to Set Up a Firewall for a Game Server
Game servers need specific ports open and everything else shut. Configure UFW to expose only your game's ports, protect RCON, and cut attack surface.
How to Run Any SteamCMD Game Server on a Linux VPS
Learn the one workflow behind every Steam dedicated server: install SteamCMD, log in anonymously, install by App ID, open ports, and run it as a systemd service.
How to Keep a SteamCMD Game Server Updated Automatically
Stop manually patching your game server. Build an auto-update routine with SteamCMD, a systemd timer or cron, graceful restarts, and player warnings — set it once.
How to Set Up a Vintage Story Server
Host a Vintage Story server the developer's way (no SteamCMD): download the server package, install .NET, open port 42420, configure the world, and run it as a service.
How to Set Up a Necesse Dedicated Server
Host a persistent Necesse world for your group: install the server via SteamCMD or its Java build, open port 14159, configure the world, and run it as a service.
How to Set Up a Don't Starve Together Dedicated Server
Run a persistent Don't Starve Together world with caves: SteamCMD install, the two-shard cluster setup, a cluster token, ports 10999–11000, and a systemd service.
How to Set Up an Unturned Dedicated Server
Host your own free Unturned server: SteamCMD install, generating the server config, ports 27015–27017, workshop mods, and a systemd service that survives reboots.
How to Set Up a Headless Factorio Server on a VPS
Run a Factorio headless server the right way: direct download (no SteamCMD needed), port 34197, mod syncing, and why this is the game where RAM barely matters.
How to Set Up a Satisfactory Dedicated Server on a VPS
Keep your Satisfactory factory running 24/7: SteamCMD install, claiming the server in-game, port 7777, and a systemd service sized for big automation saves.
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