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Practical, no-fluff tutorials for running game servers — written by the team that hosts them.

Minecraft

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.

Updated July 25, 2026 11 min read

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Minecraft

How 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.

Updated July 26, 2026 8 min read

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Minecraft

How 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.

Updated July 26, 2026 11 min read

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Minecraft

Best 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.

Updated July 26, 2026 10 min read

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Minecraft

How 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.

Updated July 26, 2026 12 min read

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Minecraft

How 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.

Updated July 26, 2026 10 min read

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Minecraft

How 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.

Updated July 26, 2026 9 min read

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FiveM

How 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.

Updated July 26, 2026 10 min read

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Discord

How 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.

Updated July 26, 2026 8 min read

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Minecraft

Minecraft 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.

Updated July 26, 2026 6 min read

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Palworld

How 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.

Updated July 26, 2026 6 min read

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