Game server guides
Setup guides, fixes, mods and top lists for every game we host. Written by people who run servers all day.
FiveM7 min readBest Free FiveM Scripts in 2026 (Open Source, Maintained)
The best free FiveM scripts in 2026: ox_lib, ox_inventory, ox_target, pma-voice, vMenu and more, with what each does, what it works with and where to get it.
ReadBest Games for Discord Communities With Their Own Server (2026)
The best games for Discord communities in 2026: games where your own server gives the group a shared world, events and wipes, and how each links to Discord.
ReadBest Games to Play With Friends on PC in 2026 (By Group Size)
The best PC games to play with friends in 2026, sorted by what your group wants: shared worlds, party nights, story co-op and shooters, with player counts.
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Palworld7 min readBest Palworld Server Settings for Small Groups (1.0, 2026)
The best Palworld server settings for friend groups: XP, capture rate, death penalty, base limits, raids and day length in PalWorldSettings.ini, with values.
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Zomboid7 min readBest Project Zomboid Server Settings (Build 42, 2026)
The Project Zomboid server settings worth changing in servertest.ini and SandboxVars.lua: PVP, safehouses, zombie population and loot respawn, with values.
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Rust7 min readBest Rust Server Plugins in 2026 (Oxide and Carbon)
The best Rust server plugins by job: admin tools, quality of life, rates, teleport, kits, clans, PvE and events. All current, all work on Oxide and Carbon.
ReadCheapest Games to Host a Server For (2026, With Real Prices)
The cheapest games to host a server for in 2026: Minecraft, Terraria and Factorio run on 2 GB from 4.99 USD a month. RAM, prices and cost per player.
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CS28 min readCS2 Server Commands List (Cvars, Bots, Maps and Modes)
Every CS2 server command you need: changelevel, game_type and game_mode, mp_ match settings, bot_ commands, sv_ settings and Workshop maps, with defaults.
ReadCS26 min readCS2 Server Tickrate and Subtick Explained (Why No 128 Tick)
CS2 servers run at 64 tick and you cannot set 128. Here is what subtick does instead, why -tickrate 128 is gone, and which server settings still matter.
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DayZ8 min readDayZ Server Admin Tools and Commands (RCon, COT and VPP)
How DayZ server admin really works: passwordAdmin and #login, BattlEye RCon commands for kicks and bans, and setting up COT or VPPAdminTools.
ReadDayZ7 min readDayZ serverDZ.cfg Explained: Every Setting and Default
Every serverDZ.cfg setting explained with its default value: hostname, maxPlayers, time acceleration, third person, whitelist, mission template and more.
ReadDDoS Protection for Game Servers Explained (2026 Guide)
What a DDoS attack is, why game servers get hit, how DDoS protection filters attacks, what it cannot stop, and what to do if your server is under attack.
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Enshrouded5 min readEnshrouded How Many Players? Server Limits and RAM (2026)
Enshrouded supports up to 16 players on a dedicated server. How the limit works, what each player costs in RAM and CPU, and which server size fits your group.
ReadEnshrouded5 min readEnshrouded Server Not Showing Up? Every Fix (2026)
Enshrouded server not showing up in the Join Game list? Fix the filters, query port, firewall, config and version problems that hide dedicated servers.
ReadEnshrouded6 min readEnshrouded Server Password and Permissions (userGroups Guide)
Set Enshrouded server passwords and roles in enshrouded_server.json: Admin, Friend, Guest and Visitor groups, every permission, reserved slots and bans.
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Factorio7 min readFactorio server-settings.json Explained (Every Key and Default)
Every Factorio server-settings.json key with its default: visibility, game_password, max_players, autosave_interval, afk_autokick_interval and auto_pause.
ReadFactorio6 min readFactorio Space Age Multiplayer Server: Setup, DLC and RAM (2026)
Run Factorio Space Age on a dedicated server: who needs to own the DLC, the three mods it enables, how much RAM it needs and how to keep UPS at 60.
ReadFiveM3 min readFiveM Server License Key Error (How to Fix It)
Fix FiveM license key errors like "No license key was specified" or a failed key check: where sv_licenseKey goes, txAdmin's copy, and network causes.
ReadFiveM5 min readFiveM Server Not Showing in Server List (How to Fix It)
FiveM server missing from the server list? Check sv_master1, the license key, ports Cfx.re can reach, your project name and tags, and how long listing takes.
ReadFiveM7 min readFiveM Server Thread Hitch Warning and Lag Fix (2026)
What "server thread hitch warning" means in FiveM, how to find the laggy resource with the profiler and resmon, and the fixes that actually work.
ReadGame Server Hosting vs VPS: Which Should You Use? (2026)
Managed game server hosting vs renting a VPS and running the server yourself. Honest trade offs on cost, CPU, setup time, security, backups and control.
ReadPalworld5 min readHow Many Players Can Join a Palworld Server? (32 Max)
A Palworld dedicated server holds up to 32 players, co-op only 4. How RAM scales with players and bases, and which server size fits your group.
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Satisfactory4 min readHow Many Players Can Play Satisfactory? (Co-op and Servers)
Satisfactory supports 4 players by default in co-op and on dedicated servers. How to raise MaxPlayers, what more players cost, and which server size fits.
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Minecraft6 min readHow Much RAM Does a Minecraft Server Need? (2026 Table)
How much RAM a Minecraft server needs by player count: 2 GB for vanilla with friends, 4 GB for plugins, 8 GB or more for modpacks. Sizing table inside.
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