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Minecraft
All 59 articles about Minecraft-
Minecraft
Aternos alternative: when is a paid server worth it?
Aternos is free, but your server stops when nobody is playing and you can’t upload your own plugins. When is a paid Minecraft server worth the money?
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Minecraft
Aternos queue, sleep mode and lag: what to do
Why your Aternos server sits in a queue, stops on its own or lags, what you can do about it and when your own server is the better choice.
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Minecraft
How much RAM does a Minecraft server need?
How much memory does your Minecraft server really need? Rules of thumb from small groups to modpacks, and why more RAM isn’t always faster.
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Minecraft
How to make a Minecraft server
How to make a Minecraft server: host it on your own PC with port forwarding or playit.gg, or rent one, with the cost and hassle side by side.
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Minecraft
How to play Minecraft with friends
How to play Minecraft with friends: over LAN, Realms, a free host or your own server, on PC, console and mobile, with what each option costs.
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Minecraft
Minecraft Realms vs your own server: which suits you?
Realms is Minecraft’s official server subscription. When is it enough, and when are you better off with your own server with plugins and mods?
Game servers
All 13 articles about Game servers-
Game servers
Rent or self-host a game server: what makes sense?
Host a game server yourself or rent one? What you need at home, what the electricity costs, ports and backups, and when renting is the smarter choice.
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Game servers
Standard or Premium: which game server is right for you?
Every CakeHosting game server comes as Standard or Premium. How do they differ in processor, location and price, and when is Premium worth paying for?
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Game servers
ARK: Survival Evolved vs Ascended: what’s the difference?
ARK: Survival Evolved or Ascended for your own server? The differences in graphics, requirements, mods and crossplay, and the server you need.
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Game servers
Enshrouded server not showing up? How to fix it
Your Enshrouded server is missing from the list or says "roles are invalid"? The known causes and fixes, for self-hosting and a rented server.
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Game servers
Hytale server: host it yourself or rent one?
Hytale has been in early access since January 2026. What do you need for your own Hytale server, how does logging in work, and when is renting easier?
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Game servers
Palworld dedicated server: crossplay, settings and RAM
Your own Palworld server for your group: how crossplay with Xbox, PS5 and Mac works, which settings you can change and how much memory you need.
Websites
All 8 articles about Websites-
Websites
Domain names: now available to order online
From 9 October 2026 you can order your domain name online at CakeHosting: .com, .eu, .nl, .be and more, in your own name. Here is how it works.
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Websites
A website for your Minecraft server or clan
What to put on your Minecraft server or clan website, how to link your domain, Discord and a live map, and how to host the site. The options side by side.
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Websites
How to start a website: domain, hosting and WordPress
How to start your own website with a domain name, web hosting and WordPress in six steps, and when a free site builder is all you really need.
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Websites
DDoS protection for websites: what it does and doesn’t do
What is a DDoS attack, why do small websites get hit too, and what does your host’s DDoS protection do and not do? Plus the steps you can take yourself.
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Websites
How to choose a domain name: .com, .eu or a country domain?
How to pick a good domain name and the right extension, from .com and .eu to .nl and .be, with the rules per extension, a trademark check and transfers.
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Websites
How to choose WordPress hosting: what to check
What makes good WordPress hosting? Check the PHP version, the database, HTTPS, backups, storage, attack protection and how easily you can leave.
Discord bots
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Discord bots
The Discord Developer Portal: create a bot and keep your token safe
How to use the Discord Developer Portal: create an app and bot, add it to your server, pick the right intents and keep your bot token safe.
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Discord bots
How to make a Discord bot without coding
Your own Discord bot without writing code: how to build welcome messages, roles and commands for your server with Bot Studio in the game panel.
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Discord bots
Keep your Discord bot online 24/7 without your own PC
Your Discord bot only runs while your PC is on? Move it to a server that never sleeps: tokens and intents, Node.js or Python, and what to know about ARM.