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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Garry's Mod and Team Fortress 2 hosting on RepublicNodes — real specs and pricing for every Performance and Budget tier.
Every PalWorld plan we sell, Performance and Budget, with real specs and current INR + USD pricing.
Every Rust plan we sell, Performance and Budget, with real RAM/CPU/disk specs and current INR + USD pricing.
What we actually know about running a Hytale server today, and how to think about hardware requirements before the game has a stable public release.
A practical way to size a game server plan based on real concurrent player counts instead of guessing or overbuying "just in case."
What "shared" game server hosting actually means, how it differs from a dedicated server, and how to know which one your project needs.
Everything you need to host a Palworld dedicated server — recommended specs, initial setup steps, and fixes for the most common early problems.
Hytale hosting is now available — here's what's worth knowing about resource planning and setup as the game and its hosting ecosystem mature.
How RepublicNodes' one-click Egg Changer lets you switch a Game Server Hosting plan between supported games without reinstalling from scratch or buying a second server.
Everything you need to know before renting a Minecraft server: hardware, panel software, plugins vs mods, and how to size a plan correctly.
A technical but readable breakdown of why NVMe storage cuts world load times, reduces lag spikes, and prevents corrupted saves.
What to look for when hosting resource-hungry survival games like Rust, ARK: Survival Evolved, Valheim, and Palworld.
What a DDoS attack actually looks like against a small game server, and why waiting until after an attack to add protection is too late.
How to read hosting uptime guarantees, what counts as "downtime," and realistic expectations for a healthy provider.
A deep dive into what sets RepublicNodes apart: owned infrastructure, NVMe everywhere, always-on DDoS protection, and support that actually understands your project.
Everything you need to launch a stable FiveM (GTA RP) server: resource specs, txAdmin setup, common performance pitfalls, and hosting requirements.
How to set up and tune a CS2 dedicated server, including tick rate, map rotation, and the hosting specs competitive communities actually need.
What changed from ARK: Survival Evolved to Ascended, and how to size and configure a dedicated server for smooth multiplayer survival.
How physical distance to your host affects ping, why it matters differently across game types, and how to pick the right node location.
How to set up and tune a Palworld dedicated server, including recommended specs, common configuration steps, and performance tips.
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Ping issues come from more places than your internet connection. Here is what actually causes latency on a hosted game server and how to fix it.
Not all hosting panels are created equal. Here are the eight features that separate a genuinely useful control panel from a bare-bones one.
Rust is one of the most resource-hungry games to self-host. Here is how to size your plan and tune settings so large maps stay smooth.
A clear walkthrough for getting a Valheim dedicated server running, from world settings to inviting friends, without the confusing command-line detours.
Terraria servers are lightweight and easy to run, but a few small setup choices make a big difference. Here is what first-time hosts need to know.
From Sandbox to DarkRP, a practical guide to hosting a Garry's Mod server that stays fast once addons and player counts start climbing.
Crash logs look intimidating but usually point directly at the cause. Here is a practical approach to reading them and fixing the underlying problem.
Auto-generate a real, editable website for your game server in a few clicks — with free automatic HTTPS and multiple templates.
A single server location always favors part of your community over another. Here is how multi-region hosting changes that math.
Factory building at scale strains a server differently than combat-focused games. Here is how to size and configure a Satisfactory dedicated server.
Specs, settings and common gotchas for running your own PalWorld server as it scales.
What to know before renting a Source engine dedicated server for competitive or community play.
TPS, DDoS, NVMe, uptime SLA — hosting is full of jargon. Here is a plain-language glossary so none of it is a mystery when you are choosing a plan.
ARK: Survival Ascended is one of the heaviest games to self-host. Here are concrete settings and habits that keep a server smooth as it grows.