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News, updates and articles from the HostValues team.

ARK

Best ARK: Survival Ascended Mods (2026)

The best ARK: Survival Ascended mods: where to find them, how to install them on your server and the most popular picks.

FiveM

Best FiveM Scripts and Resources in 2026 (Free and Paid)

The FiveM scripts a server needs in 2026: ox_lib, oxmysql, inventory, target, phone, garages and admin tools, with the status of each one checked.

How to Set Up txAdmin on FiveM

txAdmin is the management panel for every FiveM server. First-time setup, recipe selection, player management and restarts.

Gaming

Lethal Company dedicated server setup guide

Set up a Lethal Company server for your crew: requirements, installation, mods like MoreCompany, and performance tips.

Core Keeper dedicated server setup guide

Host your own Core Keeper server: system requirements, SteamCMD installation, world settings and multiplayer tips.

Stardew Valley multiplayer server setup

Run a dedicated Stardew Valley multiplayer farm: headless server setup, SMAPI mods, and tips for stable co-op.

Barotrauma dedicated server setup guide

Host a Barotrauma server: requirements, SteamCMD setup, submarine selection, campaign settings and Lua mods.

The Isle dedicated server setup guide

Run your own The Isle Evrima server: requirements, installation, growth settings, rules and performance tips.

Squad dedicated server setup guide

Set up a Squad server: hardware requirements, installation, map layers, admin tools, and OWI server licensing.

Green Hell Co-op Hosting: Saves and Dedicated Server Availability

Understand Green Hell co-op hosting, protect host and player saves, and check dedicated server availability before buying hosting.

SCP: Secret Laboratory server setup guide

Run an SCP: Secret Laboratory server: LocalAdmin setup, EXILED plugins, role config, and verified server tips.

FiveM Server Setup: Beginner Guide for 2026

Set up a FiveM server from scratch: license key, server.cfg, framework, database and txAdmin. A complete walkthrough.

Guides

Backup Strategies for Game Servers

How to back up your game server: automatic backups, offsite storage, restore procedures and game-specific backup tips.

Hosting

Fix High Ping and Latency on Game Servers

Diagnose and fix high ping on your game server. Common causes, step-by-step solutions and when to upgrade your hosting plan.

Fix "Connection Timed Out" on Minecraft

Fix the Minecraft "Connection timed out" error. Common causes, port and firewall checks, step-by-step troubleshooting and when to contact your host.

Port Forwarding Not Working? Fix It Here

Troubleshoot port forwarding for self-hosted game servers. CGNAT, double NAT, firewall issues and when to switch to hosted.

Fix Server Crashes from Out of Memory

Diagnose and fix OOM crashes on game servers. Check logs, tune memory, remove leaking plugins and prevent future crashes.

Server Keeps Crashing: Troubleshooting Guide

Systematic guide to diagnosing game server crashes. Check logs, isolate causes, fix common issues and prevent future crashes.

Minecraft: Game Server Hosting vs VPS

Managed game hosting or a self-managed VPS? What each path involves, what it costs, and which one fits you.

Minecraft

How to Run a Create Mod Server

Set up a Create mod Minecraft server: Forge vs Fabric, RAM requirements, compatible mods and performance optimization tips.

How to Set Up an Origins Mod Server

Set up a Minecraft Origins server on Fabric: installation, datapacks for custom origins, compatible mods and multiplayer balance.

Minecraft Datapacks vs Plugins Explained

Datapacks vs plugins for your Minecraft server: differences, performance, compatibility and when to use which. A practical guide.

How Much RAM Does a Modpack Server Need?

RAM recommendations per modpack: ATM10, Cobblemon, Pixelmon, Prominence II and RLCraft. What the makers say vs what works.

Rust

Rust force wipe schedule 2026: when is the next wipe?

Rust force wipe dates 2026, map wipe and blueprint wipe schedule. When is the next wipe, what gets wiped and how to set up your own server wipe.

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