Hosting Guides

Step-by-step setup guides and honest buyer's advice for running your own game server in Australia.

Minecraft server hosting
How-To

How to Make a Minecraft Server

From creating an account to connecting in-game - the full walkthrough for getting a Minecraft server running with us.

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Minecraft server hosting
Buyer's Guide

Choosing a Minecraft Server Host

Location and ping, RAM sizing, modpack support, backups, and green power - what to weigh before you commit to a host.

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Valheim server hosting
How-To

How to Host a Valheim Dedicated Server

Why a dedicated server beats peer-to-peer for Valheim, plus the full walkthrough for getting one running with us.

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Valheim server hosting
Buyer's Guide

Choosing a Valheim Server Host

RAM sizing for late-game bases, uptime, backups, and green power - what separates a good Valheim host from a bad one.

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Rust server hosting
How-To

How to Host a Rust Server

From plan sizing for wipe cycles to connecting in-game - the full walkthrough for getting a Rust server running with us.

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Rust server hosting
Buyer's Guide

Choosing a Rust Server Host

Location and ping, RAM for map size, Oxide/uMod support, wipe scheduling, and DDoS protection - what to weigh before you commit to a host.

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Hytale server hosting
How-To

How to Host a Hytale Server

From creating an account to connecting your community - the full walkthrough for getting a Hytale server running with us.

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Hytale server hosting
Buyer's Guide

Choosing a Hytale Server Host

Location and ping, RAM sizing, day-one readiness, backups, and green power - what separates a good Hytale host from a bad one.

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ARK: Survival Evolved server hosting
How-To

How to Host an ARK: Survival Evolved Server

From plan sizing for maps and mods to connecting in-game - the full walkthrough for getting an ARK: Survival Evolved server running with us.

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ARK: Survival Evolved server hosting
Buyer's Guide

Choosing an ARK: Survival Evolved Server Host

Location and ping, RAM for maps and mods, cluster support, and backups - what to weigh before you commit to a host.

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ARK: Survival Ascended server hosting
How-To

How to Host an ARK: Survival Ascended Server

From plan sizing for Unreal Engine 5's demands to connecting in-game - the full walkthrough for getting an ARK: Survival Ascended server running with us.

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ARK: Survival Ascended server hosting
Buyer's Guide

Choosing an ARK: Survival Ascended Server Host

Location and ping, RAM headroom for UE5, mod support, and backups - what to weigh before you commit to a host.

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Counter-Strike 2 server hosting
How-To

How to Host a Counter-Strike 2 Server

From creating an account to connecting your team - the full walkthrough for getting a Counter-Strike 2 server running with us.

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Counter-Strike 2 server hosting
Buyer's Guide

Choosing a Counter-Strike 2 Server Host

Location and tick performance, CPU headroom, plugin support, and demo storage - what to weigh before you commit to a host.

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Garry's Mod server hosting
How-To

How to Host a Garry's Mod Server

From creating an account to connecting in-game - the full walkthrough for getting a Garry's Mod server running with us.

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Garry's Mod server hosting
Buyer's Guide

Choosing a Garry's Mod Server Host

CPU clock speed, Workshop addon support, RAM for busy servers, and backups - what to weigh before you commit to a host.

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Team Fortress 2 server hosting
How-To

How to Host a Team Fortress 2 Server

From creating an account to connecting in-game - the full walkthrough for getting a Team Fortress 2 server running with us.

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Team Fortress 2 server hosting
Buyer's Guide

Choosing a Team Fortress 2 Server Host

Location and ping, plugin support, SourceTV/demo storage, and backups - what to weigh before you commit to a host.

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