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How to Make a Minecraft Server

Two proven ways to start a Minecraft server: a free self-hosted setup on your own PC, step by step, or a managed server that is online in minutes.

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Minecraft Server Port Forwarding

Forward the port properly, work out why it failed, or skip it entirely. CGNAT, double NAT, tunnels, and whether any of it is actually safe.

How Much RAM Does a Minecraft Server Need?

A sizing chart from 2-3 GB vanilla to 16 GB+ modpacks, how to allocate RAM self-hosted or hosted, and when more RAM will not help.

How to Make a Modded Minecraft Server

Run a Forge, NeoForge or Fabric modpack two ways: self-host a CurseForge pack step by step, or one-click install any pack on managed hosting.

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Best Minecraft Server Software (Vanilla vs Paper vs Forge vs Fabric)

Vanilla, Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Forge or Fabric — how each Minecraft server software compares, which to pick, and why Paper fits most servers.

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How to Make a Minecraft Bedrock Server

The definitive Bedrock guide: cross-play for Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, mobile and PC. Self-host it free or rent a server online in minutes.

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"Unable to Connect to World" in Minecraft

One message, four different problems. Read the exact wording, find your branch, and fix it — friend's world, Realm or your own server.

How to Install Plugins on a Minecraft Server

Install Paper and Spigot plugins step by step — get the right JAR, drop it in the plugins folder, restart, and add the essentials every server runs.

How to Connect a Domain to a Minecraft Server

Point a custom domain at your server and drop the :25565 port. A record vs SRV record explained, with step-by-step DNS setup and testing.

How to Make a FiveM Server

Two ways to run a FiveM (GTA V) server: self-host FXServer with txAdmin step by step, or rent a managed server that is online in minutes.

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How to Host a Discord Bot 24/7

Keep your Discord bot online around the clock: create the bot and token, then run it free on your PC or on always-on hosting from €0.89/mo.

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Minecraft Crossplay: Java and Bedrock with Geyser

Let Bedrock players on console, mobile and Windows join your Java server with Geyser and Floodgate. Full crossplay setup, ports and hosting.

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How to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated Server (and the Best Settings)

Set up a Palworld dedicated server for up to 32 players and tune the best settings — XP, capture rate, difficulty. Self-host or rent from €8.96/mo.

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How to Install Datapacks on a Minecraft Server

Install Minecraft datapacks the right way: drop the zip in the world datapacks folder, run /reload, and verify. Works on Vanilla and Paper, no client install.

Minecraft Server Admin Guide: Op, Permissions and Commands

Run your Minecraft server like an admin: op yourself, essential commands, op levels, whitelisting, banning, and granular staff ranks with LuckPerms.

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Best Minecraft Modpacks in 2026 (and How to Run One)

The best Minecraft modpacks by style — kitchen-sink, tech, adventure, performance — with RAM guidance and how to run any of them on a server in one click.

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Best Free Minecraft Server Hosting (and When to Pay)

An honest look at free Minecraft hosting — Aternos, Minehut, self-hosting — the real catch, when free is fine, and when cheap paid hosting is worth it.

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Best Aternos Alternatives in 2026 (Free and Paid)

The best Aternos alternatives, honestly compared — free options like Minehut and self-hosting, always-on paid servers with no queue or hibernation, plus how to move your world.

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How to Make a SA-MP Server (and open.mp)

Make a SA-MP or open.mp server for GTA: San Andreas multiplayer: self-host with server.cfg step by step, or rent a slot-based server with MySQL, online in minutes.

How to Make a Minecraft Skyblock Server

Make a Skyblock server three ways: a simple map, per-player islands with BentoBox, or OneBlock. Step by step, with the plugins and RAM you need.

How to Add a Custom Minecraft Server Icon

Add a custom server icon to your Minecraft multiplayer list entry: make a 64x64 PNG named server-icon.png, drop it in the server root, restart.

How Much Does a Minecraft Server Cost?

The real monthly cost of a Minecraft server: free options, cheap paid hosting from €2.59, premium tiers, self-hosting power bills and Realms, honestly compared.

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How to Install a Minecraft Map

Install a Minecraft map in singleplayer or on a server: where the world folder goes, how to upload and unarchive it, and why the Nether sometimes comes back empty.

Transfer a Palworld Save to a Dedicated Server

Move a single-player Palworld world onto a dedicated server: the files to upload, the two to leave behind, and why your character does not come with it.

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Palworld Dedicated Server on Xbox & Crossplay

Consoles cannot host a Palworld server and cannot join by IP — they use the Community Servers list. The full crossplay setup, the limits, and why joins fail.

Minecraft Realms vs Server Hosting: Which Is Better?

Player caps, mods, plugins, version control and file access compared side by side — what a Realm can and cannot do, and which one your group actually needs.

How to Keep a Minecraft Server Online 24/7

Why a home PC fails at always-on hosting, what 99.9% uptime means in real downtime, and the auto-restart, watchdog and backup setup that keeps a server alive.

How to Enable Offline Mode on a Minecraft Server

Let non-premium players join your server: set online-mode=false and enforce-secure-profile=false, then lock it down with AuthMe so nobody can join as you.

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