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)
How to run a Palworld dedicated server for your friends, whether you rent one, build it yourself on Windows, or use a guided setup, and what each option costs.
July 16, 2026
How to host an ARK: Survival Ascended server on your own PC (complete guide)
Renting, a manual setup on a Windows PC, or a guided setup on a spare computer. What each way of running your own ASA server costs, and who it suits.
July 16, 2026