Guides
Practical walkthroughs for hosting game servers, written for people who don't do this for a living.
Should you rent a game server or host it yourself?
If you already own a computer that can stay on, hosting it yourself is cheaper by a wide margin. Four checks decide whether that's the right call for you, and one of them is about your internet provider rather than your hardware.
August 27, 2026
Why your friends can't join your ARK server (and how to fix it)
A step-by-step diagnosis for the most common self-hosting wall. Works for you but not your friends? Not showing up in the server list? Start here and test your way to the actual cause.
July 22, 2026
How to host a Palworld server on your own PC (complete guide)
Every way to run your own Palworld dedicated server, compared. Renting, the full manual setup on a Windows PC, and the easy guided route, with what each one costs and who it fits.
July 16, 2026
How to host an ARK: Survival Ascended server on your own PC (complete guide)
Every way to run your own ASA server, compared. Renting, the full manual setup on a Windows PC, and the easy guided route, with what each one costs and who it fits.
July 16, 2026