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Games

Palworld dedicated server hosting: setup and settings

Everything you need to run a Palworld dedicated server: hardware requirements, important settings, hosting options and performance tips.

Gaming

Green Hell Server Hosting: Complete Guide for Co-op

Everything you need to host a Green Hell co-op server: RAM and CPU requirements, difficulty settings, save management, mods, and troubleshooting.

Satisfactory Server Hosting: How to Choose the Best Provider

Compare Satisfactory server hosting options: RAM per player count, CPU for factory calculations, self-hosted vs managed, and what Update 1.0 changed.

Space Engineers Dedicated Server: Complete 2026 Guide

Set up and optimize a Space Engineers dedicated server in 2026: SEDS, world settings, Workshop mods, PCU limits, Torch manager, and performance tuning.

Terraria Dedicated Server Hosting: Complete 2026 Guide

Set up and optimize a Terraria dedicated server in 2026: TShock, tModLoader, world settings, hardware requirements, and performance tips.

Hosting

DDoS Protection for Game Servers Explained

What is DDoS, why are game servers attacked, and how do you protect your server? Everything about DDoS protection.

Affordable VPS hosting: what to look for

Looking for affordable VPS hosting? Learn what separates a good deal from a bad one and what really matters for performance.

Comparing game server hosting: what matters

How to compare game server hosting providers. The key factors: hardware, network, panel, support and price explained.

Linux VPS for beginners: getting started

Just ordered your first Linux VPS? This guide walks you through SSH login, basic commands and installing software.

Discord bot hosting: free, managed or VPS?

A comparison of hosting options for Discord bots, from free tiers and managed bot hosting to running your own VPS, with the trade-offs of each approach.

Reseller Hosting Guide: Start Your Own Hosting Business in 2026

What is reseller hosting, how does it work and what do you need to get started? Complete guide to launching your own hosting brand with WHM and cPanel.

Minecraft

Minecraft Proxy: BungeeCord vs Velocity

What is a Minecraft proxy and when do you need one? BungeeCord and Velocity compared for 2026.

Minecraft Server Backups: Create and Restore

How to make reliable backups of your Minecraft server. Automatic backups, plugins, and restore methods explained.

Minecraft 26.x: What Is New in 2026?

Overview of Minecraft 26.x updates: new features, Java 25 requirement, and what it means for your server.

Minecraft modded server: Forge or Fabric in 2026?

Forge or Fabric for your modded Minecraft server? Compare the two modloaders, RAM requirements and learn how to install mods.

Free Minecraft server vs paid hosting: the real difference

A direct comparison of free and paid Minecraft server hosting, covering RAM limits, sleep mode, player slots, performance and what you actually get for your money.

Minecraft Bedrock server hosting: crossplay with Java

How to run a Minecraft Bedrock dedicated server, set up GeyserMC for crossplay between Java and Bedrock players, and configure the right ports.

Minecraft server hosting in Europe: which location?

Why the physical location of your Minecraft server matters, how latency works per region, and which European datacenter gives you the lowest ping.

Minecraft 26.3 server setup: Java 25 and world upgrade guide

Prepare your Minecraft server for 26.3 Wilderness Bound. Which server software supports 26.3, Java 25 requirements, upgrading your world from 26.2, and mod compatibility for hosted servers.

Minecraft Enchanting Table Setup Guide (2026)

Build the perfect enchanting table setup in Minecraft. Bookshelf placement for level 30, enchantment mechanics, best enchantments per gear and server tips.

Palworld

Palworld Server Setup: Guide for 2026

Set up your own Palworld dedicated server. Hardware requirements, configuration, settings, and optimization for 2026.

Rust

Rust Force Wipe Schedule 2026: All Wipe Dates and Times

Complete Rust force wipe schedule for 2026. When is the next forced wipe? All dates, times, and what gets wiped explained.

Satisfactory

Satisfactory Dedicated Server Setup: Host Your Own Factory

How to set up a Satisfactory dedicated server for multiplayer. Server requirements, configuration and mod support explained step by step.

VPS

Using Docker for Game Server Hosting

Why and how to use Docker for game servers on your VPS. Isolation, easy management, and fast deployment explained.

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