Game Server Hosting Guides

How to Set Up a Minecraft Server

Step-by-step guide to setting up your first Minecraft server, from choosing a host to inviting players.

15 min read

Minecraft Server Optimization Guide

Boost your Minecraft server's TPS with optimized JVM flags, chunk settings, and server software choices.

Best Minecraft Server Mods in 2026

Curated list of the best Minecraft server mods and plugins for performance, management, and gameplay.

How to Host a Modded Minecraft Server

Everything you need to host a modded Minecraft server - from RAM requirements to modpack installation.

Rust Guides

How to Set Up a Rust Dedicated Server

Complete walkthrough for launching a Rust dedicated server with plugins, wipe schedules, and RCON configuration.

Rust

Rust Wipe Schedules Explained: Map Wipes, BP Wipes, and Your Server

A server owner's guide to Rust map and blueprint wipes, the forced monthly wipe, community schedules, and running wipe day without deleting the wrong data.

Rust

Palworld Guides

How to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated Server

Get a Palworld dedicated server running quickly with custom world settings and multiplayer configuration.

Palworld

Valheim Guides

How to Set Up a Valheim Dedicated Server

Launch a persistent Valheim world for your friends with mods, backups, and always-on hosting.

Valheim

ARK: Survival Ascended Guides

How to Set Up an ARK: Survival Ascended Server

Deploy an ARK: Survival Ascended server with custom rates, mods, and map configuration on UE5.

ARK: Survival Ascended

Conan Exiles Guides

How to Set Up a Conan Exiles Dedicated Server

Step-by-step guide to launching a Conan Exiles server with mods, admin tools, and PvP/PvE configuration.

Conan Exiles

DayZ Guides

14 min read

How to Set Up a DayZ Dedicated Server

Deploy a modded DayZ server with custom loot tables, traders, and map configuration.

DayZ

Enshrouded Guides

How to Set Up an Enshrouded Dedicated Server

Get an Enshrouded dedicated server running for your co-op group with persistent world and custom settings.

Enshrouded

Garry's Mod Guides

How to Set Up a Garry's Mod Server

Launch a GMod server with custom game modes, Workshop addons, and player management.

Garry's Mod

Don't Starve Together Guides

How to Set Up a Don't Starve Together Server

Deploy a DST server with caves, Steam Workshop mods, and custom world generation settings.

Don't Starve Together

Space Engineers Guides

How to Set Up a Space Engineers Dedicated Server

Launch a Space Engineers server with custom world settings, mod support, and performance optimization.

Space Engineers

Unturned Guides

How to Set Up an Unturned Server

Deploy an Unturned server with Rocket plugins, Workshop maps, and custom game mode configuration.

Unturned

Arma Reforger Guides

Advanced

14 min read

How to Set Up an Arma Reforger Server

Deploy an Arma Reforger server for large-scale mil-sim operations with Game Master support and mods.

Arma Reforger

Factorio Guides

How to Set Up a Factorio Multiplayer Server

Launch a Factorio multiplayer server with mod support, save management, and performance tuning.

Factorio

Core Keeper Guides

6 min read

How to Set Up a Core Keeper Dedicated Server

Get a Core Keeper server running for your co-op group with persistent world saves and easy setup.

Core Keeper

General Guides

14 min read

Game Server Troubleshooting Guide

Diagnose and fix the most common game server issues - lag, crashes, connection problems, and performance drops.

Advanced

Streamer's Guide to Game Server Hosting

Hosting recommendations and tips for streamers running game servers during live broadcasts.

How Much RAM Does Your Game Server Need?

A per-game RAM sizing guide that explains what actually consumes memory, how to spot under-provisioning, and why more RAM will not fix CPU lag.

How to Reduce Game Server Lag: A Practical Diagnosis Guide

A diagnosis-first guide to server lag that separates tick lag, network latency, and client FPS, then works through fixes in order of impact.

9 min read

Game Server Security: Protecting Your Server and Players

A realistic security guide for hobby server admins covering the threats that actually happen and the boring habits that stop them.

9 min read

Dedicated vs Shared Game Server Hosting: Which Do You Need?

A practical breakdown of shared, VPS, and dedicated game server hosting, including overselling, noisy neighbors, cost crossover math, and what to ask a host before buying.