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How to Install Factorio Server Mods (Mod Portal)
Install Factorio server mods the right way: drop .zip mods in the mods folder, manage mod-list.json, and keep server and clients on matching versions.
Best Enshrouded Mods & Server Settings (2026)
Enshrouded's modding scene is young, so the biggest wins come from server settings. Here are the mods that exist plus the presets that matter.
How to Install 7 Days to Die Mods (EAC Off)
Install 7 Days to Die mods correctly: use the Mods folder (no Workshop), turn EAC off for code overhauls, and make every client match the server.
Best Conan Exiles Mods for 2026
The best Conan Exiles mods for 2026 — Pippi, Age of Calamitous, Emberlight, Fashionist, Hosav's Custom UI, EEWA, and more — to expand building, combat, and admin tools.
How to Install Valheim Mods (BepInEx + Thunderstore)
Install Valheim mods step by step: BepInEx into the server root, mods into BepInEx/plugins, and get clients matched with Thunderstore and r2modman.
How to Tune Linux Performance for a Busy Server
When traffic climbs, defaults hold you back. Tune file limits, network buffers, sysctl parameters and services to squeeze more out of your VPS.
How to Manage Secrets and Environment Variables on a VPS
Hardcoded API keys and passwords in code are a breach waiting to happen. Learn to store secrets in env files, systemd, and vaults — the right way.
How to Create a Swap File on a Linux VPS
Small VPS plans run out of RAM fast. A swap file gives the kernel breathing room and prevents the OOM killer from killing your app. Here's how to add one.
How to Set Up Automatic Security Updates on Ubuntu
Unpatched software is the top cause of server compromise. Configure unattended-upgrades so security patches install themselves — safely and unattended.
How to Add Two-Factor Authentication to SSH
Add a time-based one-time code on top of your SSH key for defence in depth. Set up Google Authenticator PAM without locking yourself out.
How to Set Up a UFW Firewall on Ubuntu
UFW makes Linux firewalling approachable. Learn to allow only the ports you need, set default-deny, rate-limit SSH, and verify your rules.
How to Install and Configure fail2ban
fail2ban watches your logs and automatically bans IPs that fail to log in too many times. Here's how to install it and write custom jails.
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