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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.
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Set up a Rust dedicated server
Install and configure a Rust dedicated server on Linux for survival multiplayer gameplay.
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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.
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Set up a Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server with SteamCMD
Download and configure a Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server on Linux using SteamCMD.
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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.
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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.
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Open the Right Firewall Ports for Your Game Server
Configure your VPS firewall to allow player connections to your game server.
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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.
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Install SteamCMD on Linux
Install SteamCMD on Ubuntu/Debian to download and manage game server binaries.
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Back Up and Restore a Game Server World or Save
Automate regular backups of your game server world and restore from them when needed.
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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.
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