Game server guides
Setup guides, fixes, mods and top lists for every game we host. Written by people who run servers all day.
DayZ6 min readDayZ "Bad Version, Server Rejected Connection" Fix (2026)
Fix the DayZ "Bad version, server rejected connection" error: update the game and server, check Stable vs Experimental, and resync mods after update 1.30.
ReadDayZ5 min readDayZ Badlands Release Date and Update 1.30 (What Servers Need)
DayZ Badlands and the Nasdara map are planned for 15 October 2026 with update 1.30. Motorbikes, wipes, mod breakage and how to get your server ready.
ReadDayZ6 min readDayZ cfggameplay.json Explained (Stamina, Building, Map, 2026)
DayZ cfggameplay.json explained: how to enable it, every section with defaults, and popular tweaks for stamina, building anywhere and the map.
ReadDayZ6 min readDayZ Server Hosting Cost in 2026 (Per Month and Per Player)
How much a DayZ server costs per month in 2026, what drives the price, the real cost of self hosting, and how splitting it brings it to a few USD each.
ReadDayZ6 min readDayZ Server Requirements: RAM, CPU and Disk by Players (2026)
DayZ server requirements in 2026: Bohemia's 6 GB minimum, 8 GB for vanilla with friends, 12 to 16 GB with mods or 60 players, a fast CPU core and an SSD.
ReadDo You Need a Dedicated Server to Play With Friends?
Not for a small group that plays together. You need one when the world must stay online, the group outgrows co-op or the host PC struggles.
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Dragonwilds4 min readDragonwilds 1.0.0.6 Patch Notes: Server Fixes and Save Corruption
RuneScape Dragonwilds 1.0.0.5 and 1.0.0.6 patch notes for server owners: dedicated server fixes, save corruption, crossplay outages and the 1.0.1 fix.
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Enshrouded4 min readEnshrouded 1.0 Release Date (15 Oct): What It Means for Servers
Enshrouded 1.0 releases on 15 October 2026 for PC and PS5, Xbox in spring 2027. New biome, level cap 50, skill reset, and how to prepare your dedicated server.
ReadEnshrouded6 min readEnshrouded Server Requirements: RAM, CPU and Disk (2026)
Enshrouded server requirements by group size: about 6 GB for the server process, a 6 to 8 core CPU, 2 Mbit/s upload per player and an SSD.
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Factorio5 min readFactorio 2.1 Update: Release Date, Changes and Servers (2026)
Factorio 2.1 is on the experimental branch (2.1.20) while 2.0.77 stays stable. What 2.1 changes, when it goes stable and how to run it on a server.
ReadFactorio6 min readFactorio Desync Fix: Why Multiplayer Desyncs and How to Stop It
Factorio desync in multiplayer? Learn what a desync report means, why mods cause most desyncs, and the steps to find the cause and get everyone back in.
ReadFactorio6 min readFactorio Server Requirements: RAM and CPU for Space Age (2026)
Factorio server requirements: 2 GB RAM for vanilla, 4 GB for Space Age, 8 GB for megabases, a fast CPU core, UDP 34197 and the free Linux headless server.
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FiveM5 min readFiveM for GTA V Enhanced: What Server Owners Need to Know (2026)
FiveM for GTA V Enhanced entered early access on 21 July 2026. What changed, what is missing (Asset Escrow) and whether your server should move yet.
ReadFiveM6 min readFiveM Server Hosting Cost: What You Really Pay (2026)
How much a FiveM server costs in 2026: hosting by RAM, the free 48 slot license, Element Club tiers, paid scripts and what a roleplay server needs.
ReadFiveM6 min readFiveM Server Requirements: RAM, CPU and Database (2026)
FiveM server requirements by player count and framework: 4 GB for freeroam, 8 GB for QBCore or ESX, 12 to 16 GB for big packs, a fast CPU core and MySQL.
ReadFiveM5 min readFiveM xbl and live Identifiers Removed: Fix Your Bans (2026)
Since 27 April 2026, FiveM no longer returns xbl and live player identifiers. What broke, which identifiers to use instead and how to fix ban scripts.
ReadGame Server News September 2026: Every Update Server Owners Need
Game server news for September 2026: Valheim 1.0, Dragonwilds 1.0, Minecraft Wilderness Bound, CS2 Rush Hour, Project Zomboid 42.21 and what to update.
ReadGame Server RAM vs CPU: Which Matters More? (2026)
RAM decides whether a game server stays up, single core CPU speed decides how smoothly it runs. Which games need which, and how to tell what you are short on.
ReadGame Server Terms Explained: 50 Words Every Admin Should Know
Game server terms explained in plain English: slots, tick rate, RCON, SFTP, port forwarding, wipe, whitelist, GSLT, mods vs plugins and more.
ReadHow Many Players Can a Game Server Handle? (Every Game, 2026)
How many players a game server can handle depends on the game's player cap, RAM and CPU. See real limits for 18 games and how to size your server.
ReadHow Much Does a Game Server Cost Per Month? (2026 Prices)
How much a game server costs per month in 2026, game by game: real prices for Minecraft, Rust, ARK, Palworld, Valheim and more, plus ways to pay less.
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Minecraft6 min readHow Much Does a Minecraft Server Cost? (2026 Prices)
How much a Minecraft server costs per month in 2026: hosting by RAM, Realms prices, self hosting electricity, and how to split the bill with friends.
ReadHow Often Should You Restart a Game Server? (By Game, 2026)
How often should you restart a game server? Once a day for Rust, ARK and Palworld, every few days for light games. Why restarts help and how to do them safely.
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7DTD6 min readHow to Add a Custom Map to a 7 Days to Die Server
Put a custom or random gen map on a 7 Days to Die server: the GeneratedWorlds folder, matching GameWorld to the folder name, GameName, and version traps.
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