Game server guides
Setup guides, fixes, mods and top lists for every game we host. Written by people who run servers all day.
UPnP Not Working for a Game Server? Why It Fails and What to Do
Why UPnP fails to open game server ports (CGNAT, double NAT, disabled on the router, servers that never ask) and how to check and replace it with a manual rule.
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Urban Terror6 min readUrban Terror RCON Commands: Kick, Ban, Map, Teams and Referees
Every Urban Terror 4.3 RCON command a server admin needs: logging in, kick and ban, slap and nuke, map changes, forceteam, swapteams, match mode and referees.
ReadUrban Terror7 min readUrban Terror server.cfg Explained: Game Types, Gear, Votes and Auth
What the settings in Urban Terror 4.3's server.cfg do: g_gametype numbers, g_gear, g_allowvote, friendly fire, match mode, auth and per mode rules.
ReadUsing an Old PC as a Game Server: Specs, OS and Setup
Turn an old desktop into a home game server: what specs it needs per game, Windows or Linux, SSD and RAM upgrades, and the setup steps that make it reliable.
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V Rising5 min readV Rising Server Hosting Cost: PvE Group vs Clan PvP (2026)
What a V Rising server costs per month for a PvE friend group, a 40 player clan PvP server or a Bloodcraft modded server, per player prices and free options.
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Valheim5 min readValheim Character Lost Items or Skills on a Server? Fixes
Valheim characters save on your PC, not the server. Why inventory or skills reset after playing on a dedicated server, and how to restore a backup.
ReadValheim5 min readValheim Server Lost Progress After a Restart? Why and How to Fix It
A Valheim dedicated server that loses builds or boss kills after a restart did not save in time. Fix the save interval and shutdown so it stops.
ReadValheim vs Enshrouded: Which Server Should Your Group Host?
Valheim vs Enshrouded for a dedicated server: player caps, RAM and monthly cost, crossplay, mods and which fits your group, compared side by side for 2026.
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VEIN7 min readVEIN Admin Commands, Admin Menu and How to Kick or Ban
VEIN admin commands for dedicated servers: admins in Game.ini, the backslash admin menu, console cheats like sz and giveitem, kicks and bans.
ReadVEIN6 min readVEIN Server Not Showing or Can't Connect? How to Fix It
VEIN server missing from the browser or friends can't connect? Check bPublic, UDP 7777 and 27015, the build, password case and open ip:port.
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Veloren6 min readVeloren Can't Connect to Server: Version Mismatch and Login Errors
Fix Veloren's "Mismatched server and client version", authentication errors, whitelist refusals, timeouts and "Server not found" on your own server.
ReadVeloren6 min readVeloren Server Admin Commands: Admins, Kick, Ban, Teleport, Time
Make yourself admin on a Veloren server with admin add, then use /kick, /ban, /tp, /site, /time, /give_item and build areas. Roles and examples.
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Venice Unleashed6 min readVenice Unleashed Server Not Starting? Token, Key and Mod Fixes
VU server won't start or players can't join? Renew the expired EA token, check server.key, fix ModList.txt and update clients. Step by step fixes.
ReadVerizon Fios Port Forwarding for Game Servers (CR1000A, G3100)
Step by step port forwarding for game servers on Verizon Fios routers (CR1000A and G3100), with DHCP reservation, firewall level and testing tips.
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Vintage Story6 min readVintage Story Server Commands: Admin, Roles, Whitelist and World
The Vintage Story server commands admins use: /op, roles, whitelist, kick and ban, /serverconfig, time, weather, teleport, land claims and backups.
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Voyagers of Nera5 min readVoyagers of Nera Server Gameplay Settings (Gathering, Damage, Death)
Change gathering rate, enemy damage, durability and keep inventory on death on a Voyagers of Nera server with CustomGameUserSettings.ini. Every key and what works.
ReadVoyagers of Nera6 min readVoyagers of Nera Server Not Showing or Can't Connect: Fixes
Voyagers of Nera dedicated server missing from Browse Games or timing out on join? Fix version mismatch, ports 7777 and 7778, the advertised IP and beta branch.
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The Battle for Wesnoth5 min readWesnoth "The Server Accepts Versions" Error: How to Fix It
Fix the Wesnoth error "The server accepts versions ..., but you are using version ..." by matching release series, editing versions_accepted or redirecting.
ReadThe Battle for Wesnoth5 min readWesnoth Server Admin Commands (/query admin, kick, ban, motd)
Moderate your own Wesnoth lobby: log in with /query admin, then kick, kban, ban, unban, set the motd, broadcast and stop games. Syntax and ban times explained.
ReadWhat "Mod Support" Means on a Game Server Host (5 Levels)
Game server hosts mean very different things by mod support. The five levels, from a fixed list to full file access, and how to check before you buy.
ReadWhat Does vCPU Mean on a Game Server Plan? (And How Many You Need)
A vCPU is a share of a physical CPU, usually one thread. What it means on a game server plan, why more vCPU rarely fixes lag, and how many each game uses.
ReadWhat Good Game Server Backups Look Like (What to Demand From a Host)
How to judge a host's backup feature: where backups are stored, how often, how long they are kept, who can restore, and the gaps that lose worlds.
ReadWhat Happens If Your Game Server Host Shuts Down?
If a game server host closes, your world can go with it. The warning signs, what to do in the first hour, and how to make your world survive any host.
ReadWhat Is RCON? How to Set Up Remote Console Safely on a Game Server
RCON lets you run server commands remotely. How it works, the settings for Minecraft, Rust, ARK, Palworld and more, and how to keep it from being abused.
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