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Minecraft ComparisonsMinecraft Realms vs Server Hosting
Comparing Minecraft Realms and dedicated server hosting on price, mods, performance, and player limits so you can pick the right option for how you play.
ARK: Survival Evolved GuidesHow 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.
SCP: Secret Laboratory GuidesBest 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 TutorialsHow to Set Up an SCP: Secret Laboratory Server in 2026
How to host an SCP:SL server. Covers self-hosted setup via SteamCMD, managed hosting, server verification, and Remote Admin.
SCP: Secret Laboratory GuidesHow 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 GuidesSCP: 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.
Palworld GuidesHow to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated Server
Set up a Palworld dedicated server - self-hosted or managed. Covers hardware requirements, port forwarding, configuration, and the fastest way to get playing.
Project Zomboid GuidesHow 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 GuidesHow 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.
Satisfactory GuidesBest 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 GuidesSatisfactory 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 GuidesSatisfactory 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 GuidesHow 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 GuidesSatisfactory 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 TutorialsHow to Set Up a Valheim Dedicated Server: Self-Hosted vs. Managed
Complete guide to running a Valheim server - on your own PC or with a host. Covers SteamCMD, port forwarding, crossplay, config, and admin setup.
Valheim TutorialsHow to Transfer Your Valheim World to a Dedicated Server
Step-by-step guide to moving your Valheim world from singleplayer, cloud saves, or another host to a dedicated server.
Valheim GuidesValheim 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.
Minecraft ComparisonsWinterNode vs. Hostinger: Which Is Better for Game Servers?
Hostinger offers game hosting, but it's a web host first. Here's how it compares to WinterNode—built around game servers since 2017.
Minecraft ComparisonsBest Minecraft Server Hosting in 2026
Comparing big-name Minecraft hosts against what actually matters: pricing transparency, unmetered resources, DDoS protection, and support that shows up.
26 Games and Counting
WinterNode started with one Minecraft server in 2019. We now offer game server hosting for 26 games across 8 locations on 3 continents.
Minecraft ComparisonsFree vs. Paid Minecraft Hosting: What You Give Up
Free Minecraft server hosting sounds perfect until your server won't wake up, your mods crash it, and your friends stop trying to join. Here's real comparison
Minecraft GuidesWhy '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 GuidesHow 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.
What Is Game Server Hosting? A Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn what game server hosting is, how it works, and how to choose the right provider. Covers shared vs dedicated hosting, key specs, and common mistakes.