Game server guides
Setup guides, fixes, mods and top lists for every game we host. Written by people who run servers all day.
FiveM5 min readoxmysql "Unable to establish a connection to the database" Fix
Fix the FiveM oxmysql error "Unable to establish a connection to the database" (ECONNREFUSED, ER_ACCESS_DENIED_ERROR, ER_BAD_DB_ERROR) step by step.
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Palworld5 min readPalworld 1.0 Dedicated Server Changes: Voice Chat, Guilds, Settings
Palworld 1.0 changed dedicated servers: voice chat, guild roles, new PalWorldSettings.ini keys, new default rates and mod warnings. What owners need to know.
ReadPalworld5 min readPalworld Patch Notes 1.0.5, 1.0.4 and 1.0.3: Server Changes
Palworld patch notes since 1.0, from v1.0.1 to v1.0.5: new server settings, dedicated server fixes, Jetragon at level 70 and what to do on your server.
ReadPalworld5 min readPalworld Server Hosting Cost (2026): Prices and Free Options
How much a Palworld dedicated server costs per month in 2026, why it needs 16 GB of RAM, how to host Palworld for free and what it costs split with friends.
ReadPalworld6 min readPalworld Server Requirements: RAM, CPU and Disk (2026)
Palworld server requirements: Pocketpair recommends 16 GB RAM and 4+ CPU cores. RAM by player count, why memory grows over time, CPU and SSD needs.
ReadPalworld5 min readPalworld Version Mismatch Fix for Dedicated Servers (1.0, 2026)
Palworld says version mismatch when joining a server? Get the server and every player on the same build, check versions, and fix Xbox, PS5 and Game Pass.
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Zomboid5 min readProject Zomboid 42.21 Update: Patch Notes for Servers (2026)
Project Zomboid Build 42.21 went stable on 28 September 2026. Zombie duplication fixes, XXL trees, loadstring back for mods, and what server admins should do.
ReadZomboid5 min readProject Zomboid Build 41 vs Build 42 Multiplayer: Which to Run?
Project Zomboid Build 41 vs Build 42 for multiplayer servers in 2026: features, stability, mods, RAM, save compatibility and how to switch with legacy41.
ReadZomboid4 min readProject Zomboid How Many Players? Server Limits in Build 42
How many players can join a Project Zomboid server? Build 42 supports up to 254 since 42.20.3. Default MaxPlayers, RAM per group and how to change it.
ReadZomboid5 min readProject Zomboid Server Requirements: RAM, CPU, Java (B42)
Project Zomboid server requirements for Build 42: 6 GB RAM for small groups, 8 GB for 12 players, 12 GB for big mod lists, the Java -Xmx heap, CPU and disk.
ReadZomboid5 min readProject Zomboid Stuck on Loading Map in Multiplayer? (B42 Fix)
Project Zomboid stuck on "Loading Map" when joining a server? Update to 42.21, clear the server cache, check mods and RAM. Fixes for players and admins.
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Puck5 min readPuck Network Buffering Explained: Best Setting for Less Lag
Puck's Network Buffering setting explained: Predictive, Responsive, Balanced and Smooth, the latency each adds and which to pick for your connection.
ReadPuck5 min readPuck Patch Notes 2026: Matchmaking, B1153 and Rewired (B1235)
Puck patch notes 2026 explained: B897 matchmaking, B1153 crease protection and Patreon cloud servers, B1235 Rewired netcode, and what it means for servers.
ReadFiveM6 min readQBCore vs Qbox vs ESX: Best FiveM Framework in 2026
QBCore vs Qbox vs ESX Legacy compared for 2026: script support, performance, inventory, learning curve and which FiveM roleplay framework to pick.
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Dragonwilds4 min readRuneScape Dragonwilds Roadmap: Luminance, Prayer and Mods in 2027
The Dragonwilds roadmap from the RuneFest 2026 Summit. Luminance in December, Prayer, Hunter, the Blood Crystal Saga, mod support and secure servers in 2027.
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Rust6 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 Hosting Cost in 2026 (Real Monthly Prices)
How much a Rust server costs per month in 2026, what drives the price, the real cost of self hosting, and how to split a Rust server with your group.
ReadRust6 min readRust Server Requirements: RAM, CPU and Disk (2026)
Rust server requirements by map size and players: 8 GB for small maps, 12 GB for a standard 4000 map, 16 GB for big or plugin heavy servers, plus CPU and SSD.
ReadRust6 min readRust Steam Auth Timeout? How to Fix It (Players and Servers)
Getting "Disconnected: Steam Auth Timeout" in Rust? Fix it from the player side and the server side, plus EAC timeout and auth failed errors explained.
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Satisfactory6 min readSatisfactory 1.2 Update: What Changed for Dedicated Servers
Satisfactory 1.2 is out on PC, PS5 and Xbox. Here is what the update and patches up to v1.2.4.0 changed for dedicated servers, mods and saves.
ReadSatisfactory5 min readSatisfactory Core Values DLC: Release Date, Price and Servers
Satisfactory Core Values is the first paid expansion, announced 29 September 2026. What we know about the release date, price, content and co-op servers.
ReadSatisfactory6 min readSatisfactory Dedicated Server Requirements (RAM, CPU, Ports)
Satisfactory dedicated server requirements for 2026: RAM, CPU, disk, Windows or Linux, ports 7777 and 8888, and whether a Raspberry Pi or old PC can run it.
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Schedule I5 min readSchedule 1 v0.4.7 Update: Special Customers and Dedicated Servers
Schedule I v0.4.7 adds special customers, Hyland Medical and a new appearance system. What the open beta means for S1DS dedicated servers and when to update.
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