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Practical guides on running game servers, choosing a VPS, and DDoS protection, written by the Linceris.com team.

FiveM

How To Create A FiveM Server

Step-by-step guide to creating a FiveM server: licence key, server files, txAdmin, server.cfg, framework, ports and your first connection.

Nov 3, 2026 · 4 min read
FiveM

How To Protect A FiveM Server

How to protect a FiveM server from DDoS attacks and script abuse: network protection, firewall, private admin tools, clean scripts and what to do during an attack.

Nov 3, 2026 · 4 min read
RedM

How To Create A RedM Server

Everything you need to create a RedM server for Red Dead Redemption 2 roleplay: requirements, setup steps, frameworks, ports and hosting choices.

Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
RedM

How To Protect A RedM Server

Protect your RedM server in layers: network DDoS protection, firewall, hidden IP, clean scripts and monitoring, with a checklist you can follow.

Nov 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Minecraft

How To Create A Minecraft Server

Create a Minecraft Java server on a Linux VPS: Java, Paper, start script, port, backups and keeping it running all day.

Nov 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Minecraft

How To Protect A Minecraft Server

Protect a Minecraft server from DDoS, bot floods and exploits: protected hosting, proxy setup, firewall, online mode, updates and backups.

Nov 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Rust

How To Create A Rust Server

Create a Rust server with SteamCMD: requirements, ports, Oxide or Carbon plugins, wipes and what to look for in hosting.

Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Rust

How To Protect A Rust Server

Protect a Rust server in layers: network DDoS filtering for UDP, firewall and RCON security, safe plugins and a plan for wipe day.

Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
DDoS Protection

What Is A DDoS Attack?

Plain-language explanation of DDoS attacks on game servers: how they work, the main types, why game servers are targeted and what the signs look like.

Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
DDoS Protection

How DDoS Protection Works

How upstream DDoS protection filters attack traffic before it reaches your server: network edge, filtering, Layer 7 rules, and what to expect from a provider.

Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
FiveM

FiveM Server Requirements: CPU, RAM And Storage By Player Slots

What hardware does a FiveM server really need? Guidelines for CPU, RAM, storage and bandwidth for small, medium and large roleplay servers.

Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
FiveM

FiveM Server Lag: How To Find And Fix Performance Problems

Step-by-step tips to find what makes a FiveM server lag: resource monitor, heavy scripts, database queries, server hitches and hardware limits.

Nov 3, 2026 · 4 min read
RedM

RedM Vs FiveM Hosting: What Is Different?

RedM and FiveM share the same platform, but their servers behave differently. See how requirements, frameworks, scripts and DDoS risks compare.

Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Rust

Rust Server Requirements: RAM, CPU And Wipe Planning

How much RAM and CPU does a Rust server need? Learn how map size, player count and plugins affect hardware, and how wipes change resource use.

Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Minecraft

Minecraft Server Requirements And Optimization Tips

How much RAM and CPU a Minecraft server needs, and the settings that reduce lag: Paper, view distance, simulation distance and Java options.

Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Servers

What Is A VPS? A Beginner Guide For Game Server Owners

What a Virtual Private Server is, how it differs from shared hosting, and what to check before you buy one for a game server.

Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Guides

How To Choose A Game Server Host: A Practical Checklist

A checklist for choosing a game server host: CPU speed, DDoS protection, network, location, support, backups and the red flags to avoid.

Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Guides

How To Secure A Linux VPS For Your Game Server

Basic Linux security for game servers: SSH keys, a non-root user, a firewall, updates, fail2ban and backups. Commands included.

Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read

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