Game server guides
Setup guides, fixes, mods and top lists for every game we host. Written by people who run servers all day.
Rust5 min readRust Server Not Showing in Server Browser? How to Fix It
Rust server not showing in the Community or Modded tab? Fix the query port, browser filters, wrong tab and version issues, and join by F1 connect meanwhile.
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Schedule I9 min readSchedule 1 Dedicated Server Commands and Admin Permissions (Full List)
Every Schedule I dedicated server command in S1DS: kick, ban, save, settime, op and admin, plus permissions.toml groups and nodes explained.
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Stormforge6 min readStormforge Dedicated Servers: Everything We Know Before Early Access
What is confirmed about Stormforge self-hosted servers before the 10 November 2026 early access launch, what is not, and what hosts should expect.
ReadStormforge4 min readStormforge Mods: Steam Workshop, Level Editor and Servers
What we know about Stormforge mods. Steam Workshop support, the built in level editor, adding mods to a game in progress and mods on servers.
ReadStormforge4 min readStormforge Multiplayer: Co-op, LAN and Servers Explained
How Stormforge multiplayer works. Player count, online and LAN co-op, self-hosted servers, relay connections, offline play and what hosts should know.
ReadStormforge4 min readStormforge System Requirements: PC and Server Specs (2026)
Stormforge system requirements for PC, minimum and recommended, plus what they mean if you host co-op for friends and what a server will likely need.
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Terraria6 min readTerraria Can't Connect to Server? Fixes for Lost Connection
Terraria can't connect to server, stuck on Connecting or Lost connection? Step by step fixes for IP and port, passwords, firewalls, port 7777 and versions.
ReadTerraria5 min readTerraria Server Version Mismatch Fix (Not the Same Version)
Fix "You are not using the same version as this server" in Terraria and tModLoader. Check versions, update the server, and handle the 1.4.5 vs 1.4.4 split.
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Valheim5 min readValheim Admin Commands for Dedicated Servers (2026 List)
Every Valheim admin command that works on a dedicated server, how to make yourself admin with adminlist.txt, and why devcommands does nothing on a server.
ReadValheim4 min readValheim Incompatible Version Fix for Dedicated Servers
Getting "Incompatible version" when joining a Valheim server? Here is why the server and game disagree, and how to fix it for Steam, Game Pass and mods.
ReadValheim5 min readValheim Server Not Showing Up? How to Fix It (2026)
Valheim server not showing up in the community list, or friends cannot connect? Here is why it happens in Valheim 1.0 and how to fix it fast.
ReadWhy Is My Game Server Lagging? How to Find and Fix It
Why is my game server lagging? Find the cause: home upload speed, RAM, single core CPU, mods or Wi-Fi, with checks and fixes for every kind of lag.
ReadBest Games With Dedicated Servers in 2026 (Top 10 Where It Matters Most)
The 10 games in 2026 where running your own dedicated server makes the biggest difference, from Minecraft and Rust to Satisfactory, Factorio and DayZ.
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Minecraft6 min readBest Minecraft Modpacks for a Server in 2026 (Top 10 With RAM Needs)
The 10 best Minecraft modpacks to run on a server with friends in 2026, with the Minecraft version, mod loader and how much RAM each pack needs.
ReadMinecraft5 min readBest Minecraft Server Plugins in 2026 (Top 10 for Paper)
The 10 Paper plugins every Minecraft server should have in 2026: EssentialsX, LuckPerms, CoreProtect, GriefPrevention and more, with what each one does.
ReadDedicated Server vs Peer to Peer vs Co-op Hosting: What's the Difference?
What a dedicated game server is, how it compares with co-op hosting and peer to peer, the pros and cons of each, and when you actually need one.
ReadHow Much RAM Does a Game Server Need? (2026 Guide for Every Game)
RAM recommendations for Minecraft, Rust, ARK, Palworld, Valheim and more, what actually uses the memory, and the signs your server needs more.
ReadTop 10 Survival Games to Play With Friends in 2026
The best survival games to play with friends in 2026, all with dedicated servers so your world stays online. Player counts and why each one is worth it.
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