Game server guides
Setup guides, fixes, mods and top lists for every game we host. Written by people who run servers all day.
Nuclear Option6 min readNuclear Option Server Commands (Kick, Ban, Missions, Chat)
Every Nuclear Option dedicated server remote command explained: kick and ban by Steam ID, server chat, next mission, mission timer and reloading the config.
ReadNuclear Option5 min readNuclear Option Server Not Showing Up or Can't Join (Fixes)
Fix a Nuclear Option dedicated server that is missing from the server list, or players who get Invalid version, Timeout, Server full or a wrong password.
ReadNuclear Option4 min readNuclear Option Server Requirements (Players, RAM and CPU)
How many players a Nuclear Option server can hold and how much RAM and CPU it needs, from a squadron of friends to a 32 player public server.
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Palworld4 min readPalworld Dedicated Server Crossplay: Xbox, PS5, Steam and Mac
Palworld dedicated servers support crossplay between Steam, Xbox, PS5 and Mac. How CrossplayPlatforms works and how console players find and join.
ReadPalworld5 min readPalworld Server Lag and Memory Leak Fix: Restarts and Settings
Palworld server lagging or eating RAM? Fix memory growth with scheduled restarts, sane base Pal counts and the settings that cut server load.
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Minecraft7 min readPaper vs Spigot vs Purpur vs Fabric vs Forge (Which to Pick)
Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Fabric, Forge or NeoForge? Which Minecraft server software to pick in 2026, what each one runs and the one we pick for most groups.
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Zomboid6 min readProject Zomboid Server Lag and Rubberbanding Fix (Build 42)
Project Zomboid server lagging or rubberbanding? Fix the Java heap, zombie population, mods, driving and saves, step by step for Build 42 servers.
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Puck5 min readPuck Server Admin Commands: Kick, Ban, Pause and More (2026)
Every Puck server chat command: /kick, /ban, /unban, /pause, /resume, /skip, /start, /warmup, votes, /bots, and how to make yourself admin with admin_steam_ids.json.
ReadPuck6 min readPuck Server Config Explained: server_config.json and Game Modes (2026)
Every key in Puck's server_config.json, public and competitive game mode configs, phaseDurationMap, period length, tick rate and the Steam ID files, with defaults.
ReadPuck5 min readPuck Server Not Showing Up or Can't Connect? Fixes (2026)
Fix a Puck dedicated server that is missing from the server browser, says "Server is still starting", won't start, or that friends can't connect to on port 30609.
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Dragonwilds5 min readRuneScape Dragonwilds: How Many Players Can Play Together?
Dragonwilds supports up to 4 players in a hosted co-op world and up to 6 on a dedicated server, with crossplay since 1.0. Which setup and server size fits.
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Rust7 min readRust Server Console Commands (Admin Cheat Sheet, 2026)
The Rust server console commands admins actually use: kick, ban, ownerid, teleport, save, restart, entity cleanup and performance checks, grouped.
ReadRust6 min readRust Server Lag and Low FPS Fix (What to Check First)
Fix a laggy Rust server: check server FPS and entity count, tune save interval and decay, find heavy plugins, and know when it is RAM or the player's own PC.
ReadRust7 min readRust server.cfg Settings Explained (Convars and Defaults)
Every Rust server.cfg setting worth changing, with its default: hostname, maxplayers, worldsize, seed, saveinterval, decay, PvE, upkeep and more.
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Satisfactory6 min readSatisfactory Dedicated Server Settings Explained (2026)
Satisfactory dedicated server settings explained: Server Manager, autosave, Auto Pause, Network Quality, Game.ini, Engine.ini, ports and launch options.
ReadSatisfactory7 min readSatisfactory Server Lag Fix (Stutter, Rubber Banding, Freezes)
Fix Satisfactory dedicated server lag: autosave freezes, big factory saves, RAM, CPU speed, Network Quality and timeouts, with what to change first.
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Terraria7 min readTerraria serverconfig.txt Explained (Every Setting and Default)
Every Terraria serverconfig.txt key with its default: world, autocreate, difficulty, maxplayers, password, motd, port, secure and Journey permissions.
ReadTerraria8 min readTShock Commands for Terraria Servers (Setup, Groups, Bans)
TShock commands that matter: claim owner with the /setup code, create accounts, set up groups and permissions, ban, regions and the most used admin commands.
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Valheim6 min readValheim Dedicated Server Crossplay: Xbox, PS5 and Game Pass
Turn on crossplay on a Valheim dedicated server with -crossplay, find the join code, and get Xbox, PS5, Switch 2 and Game Pass players in with Steam friends.
ReadValheim6 min readValheim Server Lag Fix: Desync, Rubber Banding and Stutter
Valheim server lag usually comes from zone ownership, huge bases or one player's bad connection, not the server. How to find which and fix it for good.
ReadValheim6 min readValheim World Modifiers on a Dedicated Server (Every Value)
Set Valheim world modifiers on a dedicated server with -preset, -modifier and -setkey. Every valid value, what each does, and settings we recommend.
ReadWhat Is a Dedicated Server? (Game Servers Explained, 2026)
A dedicated server is a program, or a whole machine, that runs a game world and nothing else. How it works, what it costs and when you need one.
ReadWhat Is SFTP for Game Servers? Connect With FileZilla or WinSCP
SFTP is an encrypted way to move your game server files. What it is, how to connect with FileZilla or WinSCP, and fixes for common SFTP errors.
ReadWhat Is Tick Rate in Games? Server Tick Rate Explained (2026)
Tick rate is how many times per second a game server updates the world. What it means for lag and hits, real tick rates per game, and how to check yours.
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