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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.

RustJuly 13, 2026370

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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!

Project ZomboidJuly 10, 20263118

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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.

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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.

Palworld (Vanilla)July 5, 20266255

Tutorial

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.

Palworld (Vanilla)July 1, 20265305

Tutorial

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.

MinecraftJune 13, 2026251170

Tutorial

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.

HytaleJune 10, 202624775

Tutorial

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.

Ark Survival EvolvedMay 18, 2026271268

Tutorial

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.

Ark Survival EvolvedApril 29, 2026511785

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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.

Ark Survival EvolvedApril 25, 2026451972

Tutorial

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.

Tutorial

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 10 Tbps mitigation with MineStrator.

MinecraftApril 21, 2026572246

Tutorial

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.

MinecraftMarch 17, 20261435201

Tutorial

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.

MinecraftMarch 11, 20261315410

Tutorial

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.

MinecraftMarch 6, 20261215401

Tutorial

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.

MinecraftMarch 5, 20261165758

Tutorial

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).

SatisfactoryMarch 2, 20261275301

Tutorial

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.

MinecraftMarch 1, 2026903774

Tutorial

How Much RAM for a Minecraft Server in 2026? (Vanilla, Paper, Modded)

Minecraft server RAM in 2026: exact GB for Vanilla, Paper & modded packs. Avoid GC freezes, set -Xms/-Xmx right, stop OOM crashes.

MinecraftFebruary 28, 2026944174

Tutorial

How to Create a Rust Server in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

Rust server setup 2026: choose the right plan (3-4 cores, 12-16GB RAM), deploy via MineBoard in minutes, pick low-ping location, get IP and play.

RustFebruary 23, 20261174961

Tutorial

NeoForge Minecraft Server Setup 2026: Install Modpacks & Fix Crashes

NeoForge Minecraft server (2026): choose the right version, plan and RAM, then install modpacks/mods from the MineStrator panel and fix crashes fast.

MinecraftFebruary 22, 2026894927

Tutorial

ATM10 Server Setup (2026): Install All the Mods 10 on MineStrator

Install ATM10 on MineStrator: server-first setup, first boot tips, and exact client version matching (Minecraft 1.21 NeoForge) to avoid errors.

MinecraftFebruary 22, 2026895728

Tutorial

How to Tame Animals in Hytale Update 3: Food List (2026)

Hytale Update 3 animal taming (2026): food list per species, pens, food bag, best first tames. Boost farming, mounts & life essences fast.

HytaleFebruary 22, 2026943797

Tutorial

How to Install Minecraft Plugins in One Click (MineStrator 2026)

Minecraft plugin installer (2026): install plugins in 1 click from the MineStrator panel—no FTP. Restart safely, check versions, avoid bad files.

MinecraftFebruary 20, 20261084914

Tutorial

How to Install a Datapack on a Minecraft Server (2026 Guide)

Install a Minecraft server datapack in 2026: upload the .zip to world/datapacks, restart, verify with /datapack list. World-gen packs affect new chunks only.

MinecraftFebruary 17, 20261165571

Tutorial

How to fix Abyssal Ascent libXrender.so.1 server crash in 2026

Abyssal Ascent server crash fix: resolve the libXrender.so.1 Java error in minutes by removing client-side mods. Step-by-step guide plus best practices.

MinecraftFebruary 16, 20261366032

Tutorial

How to Install a CurseForge Modpack on a Minecraft Server (2026)

Install CurseForge modpacks on a Minecraft server in 2026: one-click setup in MineStrator, choose version, clean reinstall, verify via console.

MinecraftFebruary 16, 20261325233

Tutorial

LuckPerms Minecraft Server Guide 2026: Ranks, Groups & Permissions

LuckPerms Minecraft permissions (2026): install plugin/mod, use the web editor, create ranks & groups, add EssentialsX nodes, assign safely.

MinecraftFebruary 15, 20261516725

Tutorial

How to Run an MTR Test for Minecraft Server Lag (2026 Guide)

MTR diagnosis for Minecraft lag: run WinMTR/mtr in 2–3 minutes to spot packet loss and latency hops, then share results with support.

MinecraftFebruary 11, 20261244993