Game server guides: fixes, settings and setup
Fixes for real server errors, every setting explained and step by step setup for Minecraft, Valheim, Project Zomboid, Palworld and every other game we host.
Server setup guides by game
ARKHow to make a server
Abiotic FactorHow to make a server
American Truck SimulatorHow to make a server
ArcheanHow to make a server
ARK: Survival EvolvedHow to make a server
Arma ReforgerHow to make a server
AssaultCubeHow to make a server
Assetto CorsaHow to make a server
Astro ColonyHow to make a server
AstroneerHow to make a server
AvorionHow to make a server
BarotraumaHow to make a server
BATTALION: LegacyHow to make a server
BeamMPHow to make a server
Black MesaHow to make a server
BrickadiaHow to make a server
Citadel: Forged with FireHow to make a server
ClassiCubeHow to make a server
Clone HeroHow to make a server
Colony SurvivalHow to make a server
Conan ExilesHow to make a server
Core KeeperHow to make a server
Counter-Strike: SourceHow to make a server
CraftopiaHow to make a server
CryoFallHow to make a server
CS2DHow to make a server
Cube 2: SauerbratenHow to make a server
DDRaceNetworkHow to make a server
Dead MatterHow to make a server
Don't Starve TogetherHow to make a server
EcoHow to make a server
Empyrion - Galactic SurvivalHow to make a server
ET LegacyHow to make a server
Euro Truck Simulator 2How to make a server
Fistful of FragsHow to make a server
FoundryHow to make a server
Frozen FlameHow to make a server
Garry's ModHow to make a serverGrand Theft Auto ConnectedHow to make a server
Ground BranchHow to make a server
Holdfast: Nations At WarHow to make a server
HumanitZHow to make a server
HurtworldHow to make a server
IcarusHow to make a server
InsurgencyHow to make a server
Insurgency: SandstormHow to make a server
IOSoccerHow to make a server
Kerbal Space Program (DMP)How to make a server
Killing Floor 2How to make a server
Left 4 DeadHow to make a server
Left 4 Dead 2How to make a server
LongvinterHow to make a server
Medal of Honor: Allied AssaultHow to make a server
Midnight Ghost HuntHow to make a server
MindustryHow to make a server
MinetestHow to make a server
ModiverseHow to make a server
MordhauHow to make a server
Mount & Blade II: BannerlordHow to make a server
Multi Theft AutoHow to make a server
Myth of EmpiresHow to make a server
Nazi Zombies: PortableHow to make a server
NecesseHow to make a server
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced EditionHow to make a server
Night of the DeadHow to make a server
NightingaleHow to make a server
No Love LostHow to make a server
No More Room in HellHow to make a server
No One SurvivedHow to make a server
Nova-Life: AmboiseHow to make a server
OnsetHow to make a serverOpen FortressHow to make a server
open.mpHow to make a server
OpenArenaHow to make a server
OpenRA - Dune2000How to make a server
OpenRA - Tiberian DawnHow to make a server
OpenRA: Red AlertHow to make a server
OpenRCT2How to make a server
OpenTTDHow to make a server
Operation: Harsh DoorstopHow to make a server
Path Of TitansHow to make a server
Pavlov VRHow to make a server
PixARKHow to make a server
Post ScriptumHow to make a server
QANGAHow to make a server
Quake LiveHow to make a server
Rage.MPHow to make a serverRageCOOPHow to make a server
RimWorld TogetherHow to make a server
RimWorld: Open WorldHow to make a server
Rising WorldHow to make a server
Risk of Rain 2How to make a server
SA-MPHow to make a server
SCP: Secret LaboratoryHow to make a server
Smalland: Survive the WildsHow to make a server
Solace CraftingHow to make a server
SoldatHow to make a server
Sons Of The ForestHow to make a server
SoulmaskHow to make a server
SourceCoopHow to make a server
Space EngineersHow to make a server
Space Station 14How to make a server
SquadHow to make a server
StarMadeHow to make a server
StationeersHow to make a server
Stormworks: Build and RescueHow to make a server
SuperTuxKartHow to make a server
Sven Co-opHow to make a server
Swords 'n Magic and StuffHow to make a server
TachyonsHow to make a server
Team Fortress 2How to make a server
TeeworldsHow to make a server
TerraTech WorldsHow to make a server
The Battle for WesnothHow to make a server
The BusHow to make a server
The ForestHow to make a server
The FrontHow to make a server
The IsleHow to make a server
The Lord of the Rings: Return to MoriaHow to make a server
Tiny BlockHow to make a server
Tower UniteHow to make a server
Trackmania (2020)How to make a server
UnturnedHow to make a server
Urban TerrorHow to make a server
V RisingHow to make a server
VEINHow to make a server
VelorenHow to make a server
Venice UnleashedHow to make a server
Vintage StoryHow to make a server
Voyagers of NeraHow to make a server
World of PADMANHow to make a server
WreckfestHow to make a server
Wreckfest 2How to make a server
Wurm UnlimitedHow to make a server
XonoticHow to make a serverZandronum (Doom)How to make a server
Zombie Survival Game OnlineHow to make a serverSourceCoop4 min readHow to Host a Black Mesa Co-op Server with SourceCoop
Play the Black Mesa campaign in co-op: install the Black Mesa dedicated server (app 346680), Metamod:Source, SourceMod and SourceCoop, then start on bm_c0a0a.
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Minecraft Bedrock7 min readHow to Host a Minecraft Bedrock Server (Step by Step, 2026)
Host a Minecraft Bedrock server for friends on phone, PC and console: pick a plan, add the IP and port, set up the allowlist, add-ons and updates.
ReadMinecraft Bedrock5 min readHow to Update a Minecraft Bedrock Server (Keep Your World)
Update a Bedrock Dedicated Server to the newest version without losing your world, allowlist or settings, plus why add-ons break after Minecraft updates.
ReadMinecraft Bedrock4 min readMinecraft Bedrock "Outdated Server" and "Outdated Client" Fix
Bedrock says "Could not connect: Outdated server!" or "Outdated client!"? Why it happens after every update and how to match the game and server versions.
ReadSourceCoop4 min readSourceCoop Black Mesa Map Names: Start Co-op at Any Chapter
Every Black Mesa chapter with its map names, so you can start a SourceCoop server or changelevel to any chapter, from bm_c0a0a Inbound to Xen and Nihilanth.
ReadBest Crossplay Games With Dedicated Servers (2026 List)
The best crossplay games with dedicated servers in 2026, which platforms each one mixes, how console players join, and popular games that still do not.
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Rust6 min readHow to Change Rust Map Size, Seed and Custom Maps (2026)
Change a Rust server's map with server.worldsize (1000 to 6000), server.seed or a custom map via server.levelurl. Sizes to pick and how to preview seeds.
ReadMinecraft Bedrock6 min readHow to Get a Minecraft Console World onto a Server (Xbox, PS, Switch)
Consoles cannot export worlds, so upload your Xbox, PlayStation or Switch world to a Realm, download it on a PC or phone, export it and put it on a server.
ReadRust12 min readHow to Host a Rust Server: Hosted or Self Hosted for Free (2026)
Host a Rust server two ways: hosted in a minute with Oxide or Carbon, or free on your own PC with SteamCMD app 258550 and UDP ports 28015 and 28017.
ReadHow to Invite Friends to Your Game Server (Any Game)
Invite friends to a game server by sending the address (IP and port) and password, or a join code. Per game join steps, whitelists and console tips inside.
ReadMinecraft Bedrock5 min readHow to Join a Minecraft Bedrock Server on Xbox, PS5 and Switch (2026)
Consoles have no Add Server button in Minecraft. Change one DNS setting, open The Hive, and join any Bedrock server on Xbox, PS4, PS5 or Switch.
ReadMinecraft Bedrock6 min readHow to Play Minecraft Bedrock With Friends (Every Way, 2026)
Play Minecraft Bedrock with friends four ways: join a friend's world, LAN, a Realm (up to 11 players) or a dedicated server. Console joining explained.
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Minecraft5 min readMinecraft Java vs Bedrock Server: Which Should You Host?
Minecraft Java vs Bedrock server compared: crossplay, mods, plugins, RAM, cost and versions. Which server to pick for your group, and when to use Geyser.
ReadMinecraft Bedrock5 min readMinecraft Realms vs Dedicated Server: Which Is Better? (2026)
Minecraft Realms vs a dedicated server in 2026: price, player limits, mods, add-ons, console joining and files compared for Bedrock and Java.
ReadRust6 min readRust Force Wipe Schedule 2026 (Dates, Times and Time Zones)
Rust force wipe schedule for 2026 and 2027: every first Thursday date, the 2 PM Eastern release time in your time zone, and how to prep your server.
ReadRust6 min readRust Livestock Update (October 2026) for Server Owners
The Rust Livestock update landed on 1 October 2026. Cows, sheep, the Air Wolf helipad repair, new convars and what to change on your server after the wipe.
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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CS212 min readHow to Host a CS2 Server: Hosted, Self Hosted or Free (2026)
Host a CS2 server three ways: hosted in a minute with the GSLT done, self hosted with SteamCMD app 730 and port 27015, or a free Practice lobby.
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DayZ13 min readHow to Host a DayZ Server: Hosted or Self Hosted (2026)
Host a DayZ server two ways: hosted in about a minute, or self hosted with SteamCMD app 223350 and UDP ports 2302 to 2305. Mods, maps, Nasdara and fixes.
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Factorio11 min readHow to Host a Factorio Server: Hosted, Self Hosted or Free (2026)
Host a Factorio server three ways: hosted in a minute from 4.99 USD, the free headless server on UDP port 34197, or Host saved game from the menu.
ReadMinecraft15 min readHow to Host a Minecraft Server: Hosted, Self Hosted or Free (2026)
Host a Minecraft Java server three ways: hosted in a minute, on your own PC with Java 25 and port 25565, or free with Open to LAN, e4mc or Realms.
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Nuclear Option14 min readHow to Host a Nuclear Option Server: Hosted, Self Hosted or Free (2026)
Host a Nuclear Option server three ways: hosted in minutes, self hosted with SteamCMD app 3930080 and UDP 7777 and 7778, or free from the menu. Full steps.
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Palworld14 min readHow to Host a Palworld Server: Hosted, Self Hosted or Free (2026)
Host a Palworld server three ways: hosted in a minute, self hosted with SteamCMD app 2394010 and UDP port 8211, or free co-op. RAM, settings and fixes.
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Zomboid14 min readHow to Host a Project Zomboid Server: Hosted or Self Hosted (Build 42, 2026)
Host a Project Zomboid Build 42 server hosted in a minute, or self hosted with SteamCMD app 380870 and UDP ports 16261 and 16262. Mods, settings, fixes.
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