Guides
Practical, no-fluff tutorials for running game servers — written by the team that hosts them.
How to Make a Minecraft Server
Two proven ways to start a Minecraft server: a free self-hosted setup on your own PC, step by step, or a managed server that is online in minutes.
Read the guide MinecraftHow Much RAM Does a Minecraft Server Need?
A sizing chart from 2-3 GB vanilla to 16 GB+ modpacks, how to allocate RAM self-hosted or hosted, and when more RAM will not help.
Read the guide MinecraftHow to Make a Modded Minecraft Server
Run a Forge, NeoForge or Fabric modpack two ways: self-host a CurseForge pack step by step, or one-click install any pack on managed hosting.
Read the guide MinecraftBest Minecraft Server Software (Vanilla vs Paper vs Forge vs Fabric)
Vanilla, Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Forge or Fabric — how each Minecraft server software compares, which to pick, and why Paper fits most servers.
Read the guide MinecraftHow to Make a Minecraft Bedrock Server
The definitive Bedrock guide: cross-play for Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, mobile and PC. Self-host it free or rent a server online in minutes.
Read the guide MinecraftHow to Install Plugins on a Minecraft Server
Install Paper and Spigot plugins step by step — get the right JAR, drop it in the plugins folder, restart, and add the essentials every server runs.
Read the guide MinecraftHow to Connect a Domain to a Minecraft Server
Point a custom domain at your server and drop the :25565 port. A record vs SRV record explained, with step-by-step DNS setup and testing.
Read the guide FiveMHow to Make a FiveM Server
Two ways to run a FiveM (GTA V) server: self-host FXServer with txAdmin step by step, or rent a managed server that is online in minutes.
Read the guide DiscordHow to Host a Discord Bot 24/7
Keep your Discord bot online around the clock: create the bot and token, then run it free on your PC or on always-on hosting from €1.50/mo.
Read the guide MinecraftMinecraft Crossplay: Java and Bedrock with Geyser
Let Bedrock players on console, mobile and Windows join your Java server with Geyser and Floodgate. Full crossplay setup, ports and hosting.
Read the guide PalworldHow to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated Server (and the Best Settings)
Set up a Palworld dedicated server for up to 32 players and tune the best settings — XP, capture rate, difficulty. Self-host or rent from €8.96/mo.
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