Game server guides
Setup guides, fixes, mods and top lists for every game we host. Written by people who run servers all day.
Schedule I7 min readHow to Play Schedule 1 With Friends (Co-op and Servers, 2026)
Play Schedule I with friends by inviting up to 3 people to your Steam lobby, or past 4 players on an S1DS dedicated server. Step by step for both.
ReadSchedule I6 min readHow to Update a Schedule 1 Server (Game, Mod and Clients)
Update a Schedule I dedicated server after a patch: back up DedicatedServerSave, update the game, MelonLoader and S1DS together, then match every client mod.
ReadSchedule I9 min readSchedule 1 Can't Connect to Dedicated Server? Every Fix (2026)
Schedule 1 can't connect to a dedicated server or can't see it? Fix the client mod, version mismatch, IP and port, Steam sign in, ports and more.
ReadSchedule I9 min readSchedule 1 Multiplayer With More Than 4 Players: Mods vs Dedicated Server
Schedule I co-op caps at 4 players. Compare lobby mods like MultiplayerPlus and BiggerLobbies with an S1DS dedicated server for bigger groups.
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Abiotic Factor7 min readAbiotic Factor Sandbox Settings Explained (Server Guide)
Abiotic Factor sandbox settings live in SandboxSettings.ini in each world folder. Which options to change on a server, good values and how to apply them.
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Palworld6 min readBest Palworld Mods for Dedicated Servers (1.0 Guide)
The best Palworld server mods in 2026: UE4SS, PalSchema and PalDefender, how the official Workshop mod system works and which mods players must install too.
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Conan Exiles5 min readConan Exiles Admin Commands: MakeMeAdmin and the Admin Panel
How to become admin on a Conan Exiles server with AdminPassword and MakeMeAdmin, open the admin panel, and the console commands admins actually use.
ReadConan Exiles7 min readConan Exiles Server Settings Explained (ServerSettings.ini)
Conan Exiles ServerSettings.ini explained: harvest and XP rates, PvP and raid windows, building damage, decay, avatars, clan size and good values to start with.
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Enshrouded6 min readEnshrouded Server Settings: enshrouded_server.json Explained
Every Enshrouded server setting in enshrouded_server.json explained: role passwords, player slots, presets, custom difficulty, day length and the Custom trap.
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Minecraft5 min readHow to Add a Web Map to a Minecraft Server (BlueMap or Dynmap)
Add a live web map to a Minecraft server with BlueMap or Dynmap: where the jar goes, accept-download, the web port 8100 or 8123, rendering and sharing the link.
ReadHow to Back Up a Game Server (Any Game, Step by Step)
How to back up a game server safely: save first, copy the right folders, keep copies off the server, and where each game stores its world.
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7DTD5 min readHow to Change 7 Days to Die Server Settings (V3 SandboxCode)
How to change 7 Days to Die server settings in V3: blood moon, difficulty, loot and XP now live in SandboxCode. What stays in serverconfig.xml and how.
ReadConan Exiles6 min readHow to Host a Conan Exiles Server (Enhanced and Legacy, 2026)
Host a Conan Exiles server with SteamCMD app 443030: ports 7777, 7778 and 27015, ServerSettings.ini, PvP raid windows and Workshop mods via modlist.txt.
ReadAbiotic Factor6 min readHow to Host an Abiotic Factor Dedicated Server (2026)
Host an Abiotic Factor dedicated server: SteamCMD app 2857200, launch options, ports 7777 and 27015, SandboxSettings.ini, Admin.ini and moving your save.
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Empyrion - Galactic Survival6 min readHow to Host an Empyrion Server (2026 Guide)
Host an Empyrion dedicated server: SteamCMD app 530870, dedicated.yaml, scenarios like Reforged Eden 2, ports 30000 to 30004 and playfield servers.
ReadMinecraft5 min readHow to Install NeoForge Mods on a Minecraft Server
Install NeoForge mods on a server: the right build for your version, the mods folder, Forge vs NeoForge jars, and the serverconfig file that overrides config.
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Rust5 min readHow to Install Rust Plugins (Oxide and Carbon, 2026)
How to install Rust plugins with Oxide (uMod) or Carbon: install the framework, add .cs plugins, edit configs, grant permissions and fix plugins after updates.
ReadMinecraft5 min readHow to Install Simple Voice Chat on a Minecraft Server
Install Simple Voice Chat on a Minecraft server: plugin or mod, the voicechat-server.properties port, the UDP setting most setups miss, and the client mod.
ReadEmpyrion - Galactic Survival5 min readHow to Move an Empyrion Save to a Dedicated Server
Move an Empyrion Galactic Survival save to a dedicated server: copy Saves/Games/<name>, set GameName in dedicated.yaml, and name the scenario folder to match.
ReadHow to Restore a Backup on a Game Server (Any Game)
Restore a game server backup safely: stop the server, move the broken save aside, put the backup back with the same name, and know what a restore misses.
Read7DTD6 min read7 Days to Die 3.2 Update: What Changed for Servers (and 3.1)
The 7 Days to Die 3.2 update went stable on 26 August 2026. Trader horns, Combine Station rework and the 3.1 sandbox code change admins must check.
Read7DTD5 min read7 Days to Die Crossplay Server: PC, PS5 and Xbox (V3 Guide)
Set up a 7 Days to Die crossplay server for PC, PS5 and Xbox. The exact serverconfig.xml settings, the 8 player limit, no mods, and why consoles can't see it.
Read7DTD6 min read7 Days to Die Server Hosting Cost: What to Pay in 2026
How much does a 7 Days to Die server cost? Free options and their limits, the real cost of self hosting, and what 8, 12 and 16 GB plans cost per player.
Read7DTD6 min read7 Days to Die Server Requirements: RAM, CPU, Disk (V3)
7 Days to Die server requirements for V3: 8 GB RAM for up to 8 players, 12 GB for mods or 16 players, 16 GB for overhauls and big worlds, plus CPU and disk.
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