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Minecraft Guides How to Make a Minecraft Server: Self-Host, Free Host, or Managed Hosting
How to make a Minecraft server three ways: host it on your own PC, use a free host, or rent a managed server. Real setup steps, requirements, and trade-offs.
Minecraft Guides Minecraft Bedrock Dedicated Server: What It Is, How to Set It Up, and Self-Host vs Game Host
Bedrock Dedicated Server is Mojang's free server software for Windows and Ubuntu. Download, setup, key settings, and when to self-host or use a host.
Team Fortress 2 Guides How to Choose a TF2 Server Host for a Community or MvM Server
How to pick a TF2 host for a community or MvM server: plugin handling, who is responsible for what, location, backups, and real total cost.
Valheim Guides Should You Start a New World for Valheim 1.0?
Valheim 1.0 and the Deep North raise the new-world question. Here's how world generation actually works, and whether your existing save needs a restart.
Valheim Guides Valheim Deep North Biome Server Guide
What's actually in Valheim's Deep North biome, from enemies to crafting, plus what server owners specifically need to know before it launches.
Vintage Story Guides Stratum for Vintage Story Servers
What Stratum is, what it changes on a busy multiplayer server, and when it is worth switching from the vanilla Vintage Story server.
Palworld Guides Palworld 1.0: What Changed for Servers
What Palworld 1.0 changed for dedicated servers: release-day updates, save carryover, crossplay, and the mods you must delete before you update.
Minecraft Guides One-Click Modpack Hosting on WinterNode
WinterNode now installs any of 300+ CurseForge modpacks straight from the order form. Pick a pack, press start, and your server is ready in minutes.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Guides How Much RAM Does a Dragonwilds Server Need?
RuneScape: Dragonwilds needs 2GB base + 1GB per player. Here's how player count, world age, and mods affect how much RAM your server actually needs.
Minecraft Guides Minecraft 26.2: Server Owner's Snapshot Guide
Minecraft 26.2 (Chaos Cubed) releases June 16. Here's what changes for server owners, what breaks on upgrade, and how to test it before launch.
Terraria Guides Terraria Journey Mode Server Setup: What Makes It Different
How to configure a Journey Mode dedicated server: difficulty=3, all 15 journeypermission flags, character restrictions, research sharing, and tModLoader.
Brickadia Guides How Much RAM Does a Brickadia Server Need?
Brickadia RAM usage scales with brick count more than player count. Here's how to pick the right server size for your build and community.
Mordhau Guides How Much RAM Does a Mordhau Server Need?
RAM tiers for Mordhau servers by player count, game mode, and mods. Covers 3GB up to 8GB with practical guidance.
Team Fortress 2 Guides How Much RAM Does a TF2 Server Need?
Valve says 512MB. Here's what a TF2 server actually uses in 2025, broken down by player count, game mode, and SourceMod plugins.
ECO: Global Survival Guides How Much RAM Does an ECO Server Need?
World size, player count, mods, and world age all affect ECO server RAM. Here's what you actually need for each scenario.
Killing Floor 2 Guides How Much RAM Does a KF2 Server Need?
Vanilla KF2 servers run lean, but mods, Versus mode, and long sessions change the math. Here's how to size your server right.
Soulmask Guides How Much RAM Does a Soulmask Server Need?
Soulmask's tribe AI makes it heavier than most survival games. Here's how to size RAM based on players, NPCs, mods, and world age.
Factorio Guides How Much RAM Does a Factorio Server Need?
Player count isn't the main driver. Here's what actually determines Factorio server RAM: factory age, map size, and mods.
Garry's Mod Guides How Much RAM Does a Garry's Mod Server Need?
TTT, DarkRP, Sandbox, and more - here's how much RAM your GMod server actually needs based on gamemode, player count, and addons.
V Rising Guides How Much RAM Does a V Rising Server Need?
RAM requirements for a V Rising server depend on more than player count. Here's how castles, mods, and uptime affect how much you actually need.
Windrose Guides How Much RAM Does a Windrose Server Need?
Official dev RAM recommendations for Windrose dedicated servers, our practical guidance, and what drives RAM usage as your world grows.
Windrose Guides How to Host a Windrose Dedicated Server
Two paths to a Windrose dedicated server: DIY on your own Windows PC via SteamCMD, or managed hosting that's live in seconds.
ARK: Survival Evolved Guides How Much RAM Does an ARK Server Need? Complete Guide
Find out how much RAM your ARK server actually needs. Covers vanilla, modded, and cluster setups with recommendations by player count and map.
ARK: Survival Evolved Guides How to Set Up an ARK: Survival Evolved Dedicated Server
Complete guide to running an ARK dedicated server. Covers RAM requirements, maps, configuration, mods, crossplay, clusters, and common issues.
Hytale Guides Hytale Mods and Server Customization: The Complete Guide
How Hytale's server-side modding works, what mod types exist, how to install them, and why server owners control the entire experience.
Minecraft Guides How to Set Up a Pixelmon Server
Set up a Pixelmon server with the right mod loader, Java version, RAM, and config settings. Covers NeoForge requirements, spawns, and community building.
Minecraft Guides ATM10 Server Setup: RAM, Java 21 & Performance
Set up an All the Mods 10 server with the right Java version, RAM allocation, and performance settings. Covers installation, tuning, and troubleshooting.
7 Days to Die Guides 7 Days to Die Blood Moon: How to Optimize Server Performance
Fix blood moon lag on your 7DTD server. Covers BloodMoonEnemyCount, MaxSpawnedZombies, corpse cleanup, scheduled restarts, and CPU optimization.
7 Days to Die Guides 7 Days to Die Crossplay Server Guide: PC, PS5, and Xbox
How 7DTD crossplay works on dedicated servers. Covers requirements, the mods tradeoff, connection steps for each platform, and common issues.
7 Days to Die Guides Best 7 Days to Die Server Settings for 2026
Practical serverconfig.xml guide for 7 Days to Die V2.5. Settings organized by playstyle - PvE casual, PvE hardcore, PvP, and blood moon focused.
7 Days to Die Guides How Much RAM Does a 7 Days to Die Server Need?
RAM recommendations for 7 Days to Die servers by setup type. Covers vanilla, modded, crossplay, and blood moon performance with V2.5 specs.
SCP: Secret Laboratory Guides Best EXILED Plugins for Your SCP:SL Server in 2026
Best EXILED plugins for SCP:SL servers. Covers admin tools, custom factions, gameplay mods, quality of life, and installation.
SCP: Secret Laboratory Guides How Much RAM Does an SCP: Secret Laboratory Server Need?
RAM recommendations for SCP:SL servers based on player count and plugins. Why SCP:SL is different from other games and when to upgrade.
SCP: Secret Laboratory Guides SCP: Secret Laboratory Server Settings That Actually Matter
SCP:SL server settings that matter, grouped by server type. Casual, competitive, and roleplay configs plus Remote Admin setup.
Minecraft Guides Minecraft 26.1: What's New in Tiny Takeover
Minecraft 26.1 Tiny Takeover is out. Here's what's changed, what's new, and how to update your server to the latest version.
Enshrouded Guides How Much RAM Does an Enshrouded Server Need?
Enshrouded server RAM recommendations by player count: 8GB for 1-8 players, 10GB for 9-16, and 12-16GB as optional headroom for large worlds or heavy mods.
Enshrouded Guides Enshrouded Server Settings Guide: Difficulty, Player Slots & Performance
Complete Enshrouded server settings reference. Configure difficulty, player slots, day/night cycle, and performance in enshrouded_server.json.
Palworld Guides Best Palworld Server Settings for 2026
Recommended Palworld server settings for breeding, XP rates, base camps, PvP, and performance. Copy-paste configs for casual, balanced, and hardcore servers.
Palworld Guides Palworld Crossplay Server Setup: Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Mac
How Palworld crossplay works across Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Mac. Platform limitations, what changed in v0.5.0, and how to host a crossplay server.
Palworld Guides How to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated Server
Set up a Palworld dedicated server, self-hosted or managed. Updated for 1.0: hardware requirements, SteamCMD install, UDP port forwarding, and config.
Palworld Guides Palworld Server Performance: Fix Lag and Crashes
Fix Palworld server lag, memory leaks, and crashes. RAM recommendations by player count, the bEnableInvaderEnemy fix, restart schedules, and when to upgrade.
Project Zomboid Guides How to Set Up a Project Zomboid Build 42 Multiplayer Server
Step-by-step guide to setting up a Project Zomboid Build 42 multiplayer server. Covers hosted and self-hosted setup, RAM, settings, and game modes.
Project Zomboid Guides How Much RAM Does a Project Zomboid Server Need?
Build 42 changed the game. Here's how much RAM your PZ server actually needs by player count, mod load, and zombie settings.
Project Zomboid Guides Project Zomboid Server Settings Explained (B42)
Complete guide to Project Zomboid server settings. Covers servertest.ini, SandboxVars, zombie behavior, loot rarity, and new Build 42 options.
Satisfactory Guides Best Mods for Your Satisfactory Server in 2026
Best Satisfactory mods that work on dedicated servers. Covers installation, client vs server requirements, and Update 1.1 compatibility.
Satisfactory Guides Satisfactory Multiplayer: Dedicated Server vs Co-op vs Hosting
Honest comparison of Satisfactory multiplayer options: listen servers, dedicated servers, managed hosting, console limits, and what desync looks like.
Satisfactory Guides Satisfactory Server Performance: How to Fix Lag and Optimize
How to diagnose and fix Satisfactory dedicated server lag. Covers TPS, single-threaded CPU limits, memory leaks, factory optimization, and restarts.
Satisfactory Guides How Much RAM Does a Satisfactory Server Need?
Real-world RAM recommendations for Satisfactory dedicated servers. Covers early game through mega-factories, memory leaks, autosave spikes, and when to upgrade.
Satisfactory Guides Satisfactory Server Settings That Actually Matter
Server settings that matter for your Satisfactory dedicated server. Covers auto-pause, autosave tuning, player limits, ports, and what to ignore.
Valheim Guides Valheim Crossplay Server: How to Play Across PC, Xbox, PS5 & Switch 2
How Valheim crossplay works on dedicated servers. Covers enabling crossplay, connecting from each platform, the mods tradeoff, and common issues.
Valheim Guides Valheim Server RAM Guide: Vanilla, Modded & Crossplay
Real hosting data on how much RAM your Valheim server actually needs. Covers vanilla, BepInEx modded, crossplay, and heavy modpacks.
Valheim Guides Valheim Server Settings That Actually Matter
A practical guide to Valheim server configuration. Covers world modifiers, admin commands, performance settings, and startup parameters worth knowing.
Minecraft Guides What Is Paper and Why Most Minecraft Servers Use It
Paper is the most popular Minecraft server software for a reason. Here's what it does, how it compares to vanilla and Spigot, and when to use something else.
Hytale Guides What Hytale Adventure Mode Actually Is (And Why It's Not in Early Access)
Hytale's January 13 launch includes Exploration Mode, not the quest-driven Adventure Mode from the 2018 trailer. Here's the difference.
Hytale Guides Should You Buy Hytale Early Access? A Realistic Look
Hytale is in early access at $20 with full modding support. The founders call it rough. What's playable, what's missing, and who should buy now vs wait.
Hytale Guides Hytale Server Hardware, Mods & Performance: What to Expect
Three months of Hytale server data: CPU matters more than RAM, mods run server-side, and view distance is the main performance knob. From Hypixel Studios specs.
Minecraft Guides Why 'Dedicated CPU Cores' Doesn't Mean What You Think for Minecraft Servers
Hosts advertise CPU cores differently. Here's what dedicated cores vs fair usage actually means for Minecraft server performance - and what to ask.
Vintage Story Guides How Much RAM Do I Need for a Vintage Story Server?
The official formula plus real hosting data to help you pick the right server size. Covers vanilla, modded, and scaling recommendations.
Core Keeper Guides How Much RAM Does a Core Keeper Server Need?
RAM guide for Core Keeper dedicated servers. Covers player count, world age, mods, and how to pick the right plan.
Counter-Strike 2 Guides How Much RAM Does a CS2 Server Need?
A practical RAM guide for CS2 dedicated servers-covering player count, plugins, and workshop maps so you don't over- or under-provision.
The Forest Guides How Much RAM Does a The Forest Server Need?
4GB covers a small group on a fresh world. Here's how player count, build density, world age, and mods affect how much RAM your Forest server actually needs.
Unturned Guides How Much RAM Does an Unturned Server Need?
A practical RAM guide for Unturned server owners: small private games to large modded communities, with numbers for each scenario.