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Game Servers

Guides for setting up and running dedicated game servers on a VPS.

Set up a Valheim dedicated server Install and run a Valheim dedicated server on Linux for persistent co-op gameplay. Updated Set up a Rust dedicated server Install and configure a Rust dedicated server on Linux for survival multiplayer gameplay. Updated Set up a Minecraft Java Edition server on Linux Install Java, download the Minecraft server jar, and configure basic settings to run your own Minecraft Java Edition server. Updated Set up a Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server with SteamCMD Download and configure a Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server on Linux using SteamCMD. Updated Run a Minecraft server as a systemd service (auto-start) Create a systemd unit file so your Minecraft server starts automatically on reboot and runs as a managed service. Updated Run a game server persistently with screen or tmux Use screen or tmux to keep your game server running in a detachable terminal session that survives SSH disconnections. Updated Open the Right Firewall Ports for Your Game Server Configure your VPS firewall to allow player connections to your game server. Updated Keep a Game Server Running and Auto-Restarting with systemd Use systemd service files to keep your game server running automatically and restart it if it crashes. Updated Install SteamCMD on Linux Install SteamCMD on Ubuntu/Debian to download and manage game server binaries. Updated Back Up and Restore a Game Server World or Save Automate regular backups of your game server world and restore from them when needed. Updated Add plugins (Paper/Spigot) or mods to a Minecraft server Install plugin or mod support and add community plugins or mods to customize your Minecraft server gameplay. Updated