How to set up a game server and let friends join
To let friends join a Left 4 Dead 2 dedicated server, make it reachable from their connection and share the server address and required connection details privately. You can host from home by configuring your network, use a private network for invited players, or run the server ...
How to set up a Palworld server, connect and restore backups
To learn how to manage a Palworld server, install the dedicated server, set its connection port to 8211 UDP, and configure your network so players can reach it. A dedicated server supports up to 32 players; save data lives in Pal/Saved/SaveGames/, which you should copy at least ...
How to choose Valheim server hardware, backups and protection
The strongest Valheim server hosting options aren’t defined by hardware alone. Choose a setup that suits your group and places the server near its players, which can improve their chances of getting better connectivity. CPU, RAM and storage matter, but so do backups, DDoS protection, uptime terms ...
How to find, back up and restore a Valheim server world save
To move a Valheim server world save, copy the complete world folder from worlds_local for a current-format save. Older saves use a matching .db and .fwl pair. Set the dedicated server’s -world argument to the exact folder name or, for a legacy save, the filename stem. Stop ...
How to back up Valheim server worlds to cloud storage
Valheim server backups start with the world save files on Windows. They’re usually stored in %userprofile%AppDataLocalLowIronGateValheimworlds, though a server beta may use a worlds_local subfolder. A complete world copy includes both its .db and .fwl files.Knowing the location helps, but a dependable routine also needs to run ...
Valheim server management settings and save reference
To change a Valheim server, first work out whether the adjustment involves startup settings, player permissions, world data or a mod. Make the change in the right place, then test it before your community returns. Keeping these areas separate makes Valheim server management easier and helps you ...
How to Configure and Set Up a Counter-Strike Source Server
The effective Counter-Strike Source server configuration is the value used by the running server, not just the text saved in a file. Compare live settings with the configuration file and launch options to see what is actually applied. This matters because a setting may be controlled in ...
Counter-Strike Server Rules for Fair Play and Conduct
Fair play depends on clear rules, not guesswork. Counter-Strike server rules vary by server and competition, but a listed configuration disables cheats with value 0 and enables footsteps with value 1. Event-specific limits, such as grenade caps and restart procedures, apply only when that competition’s rules set ...
