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Installing Mods on Your DayZ Server: Workshop, Modlist and types.xml

Installing mods on a DayZ server: one-click Workshop, modlist import, dependency order and loot economy (types.xml). Admin guide for 2026.

September 8, 20260523

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How Much RAM for a DayZ Server in 2026?

How much RAM for a DayZ server? 8 GB for well-populated vanilla, 24 to 32 GB for 60 to 80 players with a heavy mod list. Full 2026 sizing guide.

September 3, 20262570

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How to Create a DayZ Server in 2026 (Step-by-Step)

Create a DayZ server in 2026: choose your map (Chernarus, Livonia, Sakhal), size your plan, tune the loot economy, run wipes and install Workshop mods.

August 22, 20260808

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How to Create a Minecraft Bedrock Server in 2026 (Step-by-Step)

Create your Minecraft Bedrock server in 2026: plans from €6.99/month, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and mobile cross-play, add-ons and console setup explained.

August 13, 20263860

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SmartBackup™: Automatic, Smart Backups for Your Game Server in 2026

A reliable game server backup prevents data loss. SmartBackup™ handles it automatically: one month of history and one-click restore.

July 28, 20264471

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How Much RAM for a Rust Server in 2026? (Players, Mods, Wipe)

Rust server RAM in 2026: pick 8, 12 or 16GB by players, Oxide plugins and wipe cycle. Full table and recommendations to avoid lag and crashes.

July 25, 20264554

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Affiliate Program: Earn Up to 25% Commission in 2026

The MineStrator affiliate program pays 5 to 25% commission on every sale. Free, open to all, PayPal payout from €50 or credits from €1.

July 23, 20269588

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How to properly handle a Rust server wipe

Rust server wipe guide (2026): map vs blueprint wipes, monthly force wipe timing, and how to wipe safely in MineStrator MineBoard. Keep players returning.

July 13, 202610850

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Soulmask, Project Zomboid & Nightingale: Coop Survival Servers in 2026

Soulmask, Project Zomboid and Nightingale join the catalog: three coop survival servers to deploy on a 24/7 MyBox in a few clicks. Start your world!

July 10, 202620883

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MineStrator launches its MCP server: your AI now manages your game servers

MineStrator launches its official MCP server: connect claude.ai, ChatGPT, Claude Code or Cursor and manage your game servers through simple conversation.

July 7, 202621963

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Palworld 1.0: Release Date, World Tree and Everything Confirmed for July 10

Palworld 1.0 released on July 10, 2026: World Tree, Sunreach, 72 new Pals. What was announced, what shipped, and how to prepare your dedicated server.

July 5, 2026201054

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How to Create a Palworld Server in 2026 (Step-by-Step)

Create a Palworld server in 2026 with MineStrator: pick a plan, deploy in clicks via MineBoard, edit PalWorldSettings.ini, and play with up to 32 players.

July 1, 2026201101

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Minecraft Chaos Cubed (26.2) Server Update Guide (2026)

Update Minecraft server to Chaos Cubed (Java 26.2/Bedrock 26.30): backups, staging tests, plugin checks, MineStrator panel steps + RAM plan.

June 13, 2026391996

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How to Certify a Hytale Server for Server Discovery (2026)

Hytale Server Discovery certification: link your MineStrator server to your Hytale account, add DNS TXT, verify domain, fix 403 errors, get listed.

June 10, 2026311508

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How to Install ARK Survival Evolved Workshop Mods (2026 Guide)

ARK Steam Workshop mods (ASE 346110): install via MineBoard or ActiveMods, manage load order, updates and conflicts. Keep your server stable in 2026.

May 18, 2026412081

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ARK Survival Evolved Dedicated Server: 2026 Setup Guide (10 Min)

ARK Survival Evolved dedicated server (2026): set up in under 10 minutes with MineStrator MyBox. Add mods, tune rates, go online 24/7.

April 29, 2026662636

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ARK Survival Evolved Server RAM: How Much Do You Need in 2026?

ARK Survival Evolved server RAM (2026): pick 8-20GB+ by players, mods & map. Avoid lag, slow saves and crashes with dedicated RAM.

April 25, 2026642830

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Self-Hosting vs Renting a Game Server: What’s Best in 2026?

Self-hosting vs renting a game server in 2026: compare real costs, uptime, upload, and DDoS risk. Choose the best setup for your community.

April 23, 2026552771

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Minecraft DDoS Attacks in 2026: How to Protect Your Server

Minecraft DDoS protection in 2026: spot attacks vs lag, stop bot floods, hide your IP, and use 24 Tb/s mitigation with MineStrator.

April 21, 2026773110

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How to automate Minecraft server tasks on MineStrator in 2025

Scheduled tasks on MineStrator: automate Minecraft server restarts, cleanups and commands. Step‑by‑step panel guide with cron examples and safe sequences.

March 17, 20261596328

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How to Change Minecraft Server MOTD and Icon (MineStrator 2026)

Minecraft server MOTD & icon (2026): edit in MineBoard or via SFTP. Set server-icon.png 64x64 PNG, apply colors, restart to update fast.

March 11, 20261546616

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How to Accept the Minecraft Server EULA (eula.txt) in 2026

Minecraft EULA fix (2026): edit eula.txt, set eula=true, save and restart to start your server in 1 minute. Step-by-step guide.

March 6, 20261366662

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How to Create a Minecraft Server in 2026 (MineStrator Guide)

Create a Minecraft server in 2026: pick a MineStrator plan, deploy in minutes, then choose Vanilla, Paper/Spigot, Forge/NeoForge/Fabric or hybrid.

March 5, 20261327377

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How to Install Blueprints on a Satisfactory Dedicated Server (2026)

Satisfactory server blueprints: upload .sbp/.sbpcfg via SFTP to /SaveGames/blueprints/<world_name>/ in 2026. Restart, then place builds (B).

March 2, 20261486458

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How to Install a Minecraft Snapshot Server on MineStrator (2026)

Minecraft snapshot server (2026): install any Mojang snapshot on MineStrator in 10 minutes. Vanilla server.jar + Java 25 setup, backups, safe testing.

March 1, 20261054679