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News, updates and articles from the HostValues team.

ARK

ARK: Survival Ascended cluster setup: multiple maps

How to set up an ARK Survival Ascended cluster with multiple maps, shared player data and transfers.

FiveM

FiveM Enhanced: what changed and what you need to do

What FiveM Enhanced changes in the runtime, diagnostics and security, and how to prepare your existing server for the upgrade.

What Is Qbox? FiveM Qbox Framework Guide and QBCore Migration

Qbox is the successor to QBCore. What the framework changes, how to migrate from QBCore and why it is the recommended choice for new servers in 2026.

FiveM server migration guide: move to a new host without losing data

Step by step guide to migrating your FiveM server: database export, resource backup, server.cfg transfer and minimizing downtime.

FiveM server security: anticheat, permissions and server-side validation

How to secure your FiveM server against cheaters and exploits: ACE permissions, anticheat resources, server-side validation and ban systems.

Building a FiveM roleplay community: from rules to player retention

How to build a successful FiveM RP community: server rules, staff structure, whitelist, Discord integration and keeping players engaged.

How much does a FiveM server cost? A complete breakdown

An honest overview of all FiveM server costs: hosting, scripts, assets and the comparison between game hosting and a VPS.

Gaming

GMod server setup with DarkRP and addons

Setting up a Garry's Mod server: SteamCMD, GSLT token, Workshop collections, DarkRP and addon management.

Game server hosting: what to look for

Renting a game server? The key factors: RAM, CPU, location, DDoS protection, panel, support and price. Plus shared, dedicated and VPS compared.

Garry\'s Mod

GMod DarkRP economy setup: jobs, money and balance

A balanced DarkRP economy is crucial. Here is how to set up jobs, salaries and money sinks.

Hosting

How to check and register a domain name

How to check whether a domain name is available, which extension fits your project and how DNS works. Everything about registering a domain name.

Domain name checker: complete guide for 2026

How to check if a domain name is available, which extensions exist, what a domain costs and how to link it to your hosting or game server. All in one guide.

Minecraft

How to set up a Cobblemon server: Pokemon in Minecraft

Cobblemon brings Pokemon to Minecraft. Here is how to set up a Cobblemon server with Fabric.

All the Mods 10 server setup: NeoForge, RAM and tips

ATM10 is the heaviest modpack of 2026. Here is how to set up a server with the right settings.

Minecraft server optimisation: improve performance in 2026

Your Minecraft server running slow? How to improve TPS, reduce memory usage and prevent lag.

Minecraft proxy network setup with Velocity

How to build a Minecraft network with Velocity: lobby, gamemodes and shared data between servers.

Minecraft server maintenance: backups, updates and monitoring

Prevent data loss and crashes with proper server maintenance. Tips for backups, updates and monitoring.

Organising Minecraft multiplayer events on your server

Build competitions, UHC, treasure hunts and seasonal events. How to keep your Minecraft community active.

How to back up and restore a Minecraft server

Step by step guide to backing up your Minecraft server: manually via SFTP, automatically through the Pterodactyl panel, and restoring after a crash or mistake.

Palworld

Palworld dedicated server setup: tips and settings for 2026

How to set up a Palworld dedicated server with the right settings, ports and RAM for a smooth experience.

Rust

Rust monument puzzles: keycards, loot and strategy

All Rust monument puzzles explained: from green keycard to red loot room. Strategy for solo and groups.

Satisfactory

Satisfactory 1.0 dedicated server: what changed?

Satisfactory has left early access. What changes for dedicated servers and how to migrate your save.

Terraria

Terraria Calamity Mod server setup with tModLoader

The Calamity Mod makes Terraria much more challenging. Here is how to set up a modded server.

Valheim

Valheim Ashlands: setting up your server for the new biome

Valheim Ashlands adds a new volcanic biome. Here is how to prepare your server for the update.

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