Game server guides
Playing something other than Minecraft? Here is how to keep your Valheim, Palworld, ARK or other game server running well.
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Game servers
Valheim seed map: view seeds and use them on your own server
What a seed is in Valheim, how to preview a world with a seed map like valheim-map.world, and how to put a world with your seed on your own server.
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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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Enshrouded 1.0 and your server: what changes and what to do
Enshrouded 1.0 comes out on 15 October 2026. What Keen has confirmed, what it means for your dedicated server and what to do before and after release.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Valheim crossplay server: PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch 2
Since Valheim 1.0, PC, Xbox, PS5 and Switch 2 play together. How to turn on crossplay on your own Valheim server and let friends join with a join code.
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Windrose dedicated server: requirements and RAM
What a Windrose server needs: memory per number of players, what self-hosting asks of your PC and when renting a server is easier.
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An Assetto Corsa server for your league
How to set up an Assetto Corsa server for your league or friends: choose the track and cars, add custom content and plan your sessions.
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Dragonwilds dedicated server not showing up? Fixes
Your RuneScape: Dragonwilds server is missing from the list or friends cannot join? The known causes and fixes in one place.
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Mumble vs TeamSpeak vs Discord: which voice chat suits your clan?
Which voice chat suits your clan or group: Mumble, TeamSpeak or Discord? The differences in sound, privacy, cost and admin side by side.