Step-by-step guides, reference docs, and troubleshooting for all 24 supported games โ plus the platform basics (billing, DDoS, migration, account security). Find your game below, or jump to a topic.
Step-by-step guides covering the problems admins actually hit. More being added as we go โ if there's one you want, ask us.
Deploy Impostor (the community-built Among Us server), configure appsettings.json, add plugins for modded gamemodes, and point player clients at your server with Reactor. 7 min read.
Deploy via SteamCMD, configure serverconfig.xml, pick a world (Navezgane / RWG / Nitrogen), install Allocs + ServerTools + CSMM + BotMan, add overhauls (Darkness Falls / Undead Legacy / WotW), tune blood moon. 11 min read.
Deploy a free dedicated server via SteamCMD, claim it in-game with an admin password, configure ServerSettings.ini, manage saves, and install mods via Satisfactory Mod Manager / Ficsit.app. 9 min read.
Deploy via SteamCMD, write server.cfg and basic.cfg, load mods with -mod, set up Exile / Altis Life / Antistasi, download Workshop mods, add a headless client for AI offloading. 13 min read.
Deploy via SteamCMD, pick a map (PEI, Russia, Elver, Washingtonโฆ), configure Commands.dat, install OpenMod (recommended) with core plugins (Uconomy, Kits, AviRent), and add Workshop content. 11 min read.
Three flavours โ vanilla, TShock (permissions + plugins + commands), or tModLoader (Calamity / Thorium). World gen, config, admin commands, plugin install, and the errors you'll actually hit. 9 min read.
Read the guide โDeploy a dedicated Palworld server, configure PalWorldSettings.ini, set up admin / RCON, tune XP and capture rates, install UE4SS mods, and fix the common errors. Works on Windows and Linux dedicated. 10 min read.
Deploy an FXServer, get a Cfx.re license key, configure server.cfg, pick a framework (ESX / QBCore / QBox), wire up txAdmin, and add scripts. Real errors and where to find battle-tested scripts. 12 min read.
Three ways to get a modpack running: 1-click CurseForge / Modrinth install, manual SFTP upload, or a DIY pack. Includes RAM sizing, first-boot expectations, and fixes for the errors you'll actually hit. 8 min read.
Read the guide โCovers both ARK: Survival Ascended and Survival Evolved: deploy via SteamCMD, configure GameUserSettings.ini + Game.ini, set launch parameters, install Workshop / CurseForge mods, link maps into a cluster. 15 min read.
Deploy ReHLDS + ReGameDLL_CS, configure server.cfg, install Metamod-R + AMX Mod X, set up admin flags via users.ini, add plugins (Zombie Plague, JailBreak, Surf, CSDM), and fix the common HLDS errors. 14 min read.
Deploy via SteamCMD with a Game Server Login Token, configure server.cfg, set launch options for Competitive / Premier / DM / Retakes, install Metamod:Source + CounterStrikeSharp, add Get5 for match play. 16 min read.
Deploy the Legacy-branch dedicated server, configure server.cfg, set 128-tick launch options, install Metamod:Source + SourceMod, add Retakes / Surf / KZ / MGE / Get5 plugins. Perfect for PUGs and community servers. 15 min read.
Deploy a DayZ server on Chernarus / Livonia / Sakhal, configure serverDZ.cfg, tune loot & economy (types.xml, events.xml, cfgspawnabletypes.xml), install Workshop mods, wire up BattlEye RCON. 17 min read.
Deploy the headless Factorio binary, configure server-settings.json, create or upload a save, install mods (Space Age, Krastorio 2, Bobs & Angels), set up admins, enable public listing on the matchmaking server. 11 min read.
Deploy GMod 13 via SteamCMD, configure server.cfg, set launch options for Sandbox / DarkRP / TTT / Murder / Prop Hunt, install Workshop addons via collections, set up ULX admin groups, stand up a FastDL mirror. 16 min read.
Reserve your Hytale slot, plan infrastructure for adventure / sandbox / minigame communities, understand what's known about the dedicated server, and be ready to deploy the moment the official binary ships. 9 min read.
Read the guide โPick a flavor (Vanilla / Paper / Spigot / Purpur / Fabric / Forge / NeoForge), configure server.properties, tune performance, install plugins or mods, wire up a BungeeCord / Velocity proxy. Bedrock section included. 18 min read.
Deploy a PZ server (Build 41 or Build 42), configure servertest.ini, edit sandbox vars in SandboxVars.lua, add map regions and Workshop mods (Raven Creek, Bedford Falls, Brita's Weapons), set up admin accounts. 15 min read.
Deploy via SteamCMD, configure startup parameters, generate procedural or load a custom .map, install Oxide (uMod) or Carbon, set up ownerid admins, tune rates, schedule weekly + monthly BP wipes. 17 min read.
Deploy legacy SA:MP 0.3.7 or modern open.mp, configure config.json / server.cfg, install filterscripts and plugins (streamer, YSI, sscanf, MySQL), set up RCON admin, migrate from SA:MP to open.mp. 14 min read.
Deploy via SteamCMD, verify the server against your Central Auth account, configure config_gameplay.txt, install the EXILED or NWAPI/LabAPI plugin framework, add CustomRoles / KeepInventory / 914 upgrades. 15 min read.
Deploy via SteamCMD, configure world + session settings in SpaceEngineers-Dedicated.cfg, install Torch for plugins / scheduled tasks / concealment, add Workshop mods, tune PCU & blocks-per-player limits, monitor sim speed. 16 min read.
Deploy via SteamCMD, configure starbound_server.config, set up serverUsers accounts with admin flags, manage the universe/ folder, install Workshop and manual .pak mods, walk through Frackin' Universe, tune RP configs. 15 min read.
Deploy via SteamCMD, configure start_server.sh launch parameters, set up adminlist.txt, install BepInEx + Jotunn for mods, add Thunderstore modpacks (ValheimPlus Revamp, EpicLoot), enable Xbox crossplay via PlayFab. 14 min read.
Common platform topics โ these jump straight to the relevant FAQ or setup page. If you're after a game-specific guide, scroll down.
How deployment works, what's in the panel, the managed vs VPS vs dedicated decision, and what you get on day one.
Read the basics โPlan tiers, payment methods, refunds, VAT, longer-commit discounts, how to upgrade or downgrade, and cancellation.
See billing FAQ โRyzen 9 specs, single-thread clock, dedicated vs shared vCPU, NVMe Gen 4, DDR5 ECC, and what tick rate to expect per game.
Hardware details โOur 10 datacenters, picking the right location, DDoS mitigation layers, bandwidth policy, custom domains, and SRV records.
Network FAQ โHow free migrations work, which hosts we've moved from, what transfers (world, plugins, DB), and inter-datacenter moves.
Migration guide โOne-click modpack installs (CurseForge / Modrinth), version switches, Workshop content sync, custom plugin uploads.
Mods & plugins โ2FA setup, subuser permissions, API tokens, data ownership, what staff can see, and password recovery.
Security topics โResponse times, who's answering, how to file a good ticket, emergency escalation, and when to use live chat vs email.
Support guide โLive health of every datacenter and service, 90-day uptime history, and the full incident log with postmortems.
Check status โEvery supported game has a dedicated page covering setup, mod stack, admin tooling, gamemodes, and common pitfalls. Type to filter.
Allocs, CSMM, Darkness Falls, UL
Impostor, modded lobbies
SE + SA, clusters, all maps
Exile, Altis Life, milsim
ReHLDS, AMXX, Zombie, JB, Surf
Sub-tick, Premier, retakes, Get5
128 tick, retakes, surf, KZ
Chernarus, Livonia, Sakhal
Vanilla, Space Age, modded
ESX, QBCore, QBox, txAdmin
DarkRP, TTT, Sandbox
HyMod, adventure, minigames
Java, Bedrock, Forge, Fabric, Paper
Vanilla + modded worlds
Build 41, Build 42, Workshop
Oxide, Carbon, wipes, modded
Roleplay, freeroam, open.mp
Vanilla 1.0, modded, SMM
EXILED, NWAPI, modded rounds
Torch, mods, PvE / PvP
TShock, tModLoader, Calamity
OpenMod, RP, Arena, Horde
No games match that search โ ask us to cover it.
Picking the right product, what's included, what differs between tiers โ each hub page covers the specifics.
Pre-configured, pre-tuned servers with a panel and one-click everything. The 90% of admins start here.
Managed hosting docs โRoot / SSH, dedicated vCPU, custom stacks, multi-server on one box. For admins who want control.
VPS docs โBare-metal Ryzen 9 / Epyc boxes, 64-128 GB RAM, 10 Gbps, IPMI / KVM. For 100+ concurrent players.
Dedicated docs โIf a guide you need isn't here, email support โ we'll point you at the right resource or write up the answer directly. Most of our guides started as replies to customer questions.