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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 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.
How to Set Up a Sons of the Forest Dedicated Server
Run a persistent Sons of the Forest co-op world: SteamCMD install, running the Windows-only server on Linux via Proton, ports 8766/27016/9700, and a systemd service.
How to Set Up an Enshrouded Dedicated Server
Host a persistent Enshrouded world for up to 16 players: SteamCMD install, running the Windows-only server on Linux via Proton, ports 15636–15637, and a service.
How to Set Up a V Rising Dedicated Server on a VPS
Host a persistent V Rising world for your clan: SteamCMD install, running the Windows-only server on Linux with Proton, ports 9876–9877, and PvP/PvE configuration.
ARK: Survival Ascended Server Requirements
ASA is built on Unreal Engine 5 and eats RAM like no other survival game. Here's the real RAM, CPU, and storage you need — per map and for clusters.
How to Set Up an ARK: Survival Ascended Server on a VPS
ARK: Survival Ascended is the most demanding survival server around, and its dedicated build is Windows-only. Here's how to run it on Linux with Proton, or on Windows.
How to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated Server on a VPS
Run a persistent Palworld world for up to 32 players: SteamCMD install, port 8211, a systemd service, and the scheduled restarts that tame Palworld's memory growth.
How to Set Up a V Rising Dedicated Server
Rule the night on your own V Rising server. Install via SteamCMD, tune the PvP and game settings JSON, and open the UDP ports.
How to Set Up an Enshrouded Dedicated Server
Host a persistent Enshrouded world for up to 16 players. Install with SteamCMD, edit the JSON config and open the UDP ports.
How to Set Up an ARK: Survival Ascended Server
Tame dinos on your own persistent ARK: Survival Ascended server. Install with SteamCMD, pick a map, tune rates and open the UDP ports.
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