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Step-by-step guides for your GuavaHost server — setup, plugins, modpacks, backups and troubleshooting.

Getting a Refund Under the 48-Hour GuaranteeGiving a Friend Access With Sub-UsersAllowlist and whitelist explainedARK admin commands: enable cheats and become adminSchedule automatic restarts to keep ARK stableARK server settings: GameUserSettings.ini and Game.iniARK Ascended vs Evolved: hosting differencesBackups: creating, restoring and schedulingHow to become a Rust admin with ownerid and moderatoridPlugins vs addons on BedrockChanging Your Server RAM Up or DownChanging your server regionChoosing a server locationHow to Connect to Your Necesse ServerConnect to your Terraria serverConnect to a tModLoader (modded) serverHow to Connect to Your Vein ServerConnect to your ARK server (Ascended and Evolved)How to Connect to Your CS2 ServerHow to Connect to Your Palworld Dedicated ServerHow to Connect to Your Project Zomboid ServerHow to Connect to Your Valheim ServerSetting Up a MySQL Database From the PanelWhat Is a GSLT and Why Your CS2 Server Needs OneInstalling CS2 Plugins with Metamod and CounterStrikeSharpSetting Up Practice, Retake, and Surf Servers in CS2Editing server.cfg: CS2 Server Settings ExplainedFixing a CS2 Server That Won't Show in the Community BrowserWhat Is Discord Bot Hosting and How It WorksWhy My Discord Bot Keeps Going Offline (and How to Fix It)Do More Players Need More RAM?Editing PalWorldSettings.ini: Rates, Difficulty, and Day LengthHow to edit Rust convars: hostname, world size, seed and max playersEditing server.properties: Key Minecraft Settings ExplainedEnabling experiments and Beta APIs on BedrockHow to Connect to Your Enshrouded ServerEnshrouded Server Not Showing or Won't Connect? FixesHow Much RAM Does an Enshrouded Server Need?Enshrouded Server Settings: Editing enshrouded_server.jsonFinding Your Server IP and Port (and Sharing It With Friends)Your First Day: What to Do Right After OrderingForcing a resource pack on Minecraft JavaGeyser explained: Java and Bedrock crossplayHow to Host a Node.js (discord.js) BotHow to Host a Python (discord.py) BotHow GuavaHost Billing and Renewals WorkHow GuavaHost DDoS Protection Works (and What It Does Not Stop)How much RAM does an ARK server need?How much RAM does my Minecraft server need?How much RAM does a Rust server need?How to Cancel a ServerWhat Hytale Hosting Will Offer on GuavaHostInstall mods on ARK: CurseForge (Ascended) vs Workshop (Evolved)Installing Bedrock addonsInstall a Fabric or Forge Server and Add ModsInstalling a modpack on Minecraft JavaInstalling plugins on Minecraft JavaInstalling Steam Workshop Mods on Your Project Zomboid ServerInstalling mods on your tModLoader serverConverting a Java world to BedrockJoin your Minecraft Bedrock serverJoin your Minecraft Java serverKeeping Your Discord Bot Token Secret and SafeLag or ping? Telling server lag from latencyManaging Invoices and Payment MethodsMigrating from another hostConnect Minecraft With a Custom Domain and SRV RecordSet Difficulty, Game Mode and Keep Inventory in MinecraftSet Up a Minecraft Whitelist Without Locking Yourself OutSet the World Spawn, World Border and Pre-Generate ChunksNecesse Server Settings and Admin CommandsHow to Op Yourself and Run Admin Commands on MinecraftPalworld Admin Commands: Becoming Admin and Using RCONPalworld Crossplay: Steam vs Xbox and Game PassPalworld Server Not Showing in the Community List? Fix ItHow Much RAM Does a Palworld Server Need?Panel tour: Console, Files, Startup, Backups and SettingsPlay Bedrock on console (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch)Becoming Admin and Using Admin Commands in Project ZomboidEditing Your Project Zomboid Server and Sandbox SettingsFixing a Project Zomboid Server That Is Not Showing in the BrowserHow Much RAM Does a Project Zomboid Server Need?Reading TPS and MSPT to Measure Server HealthWhat to Do If Your Server Was Griefed or HackedReinstalling Your Server: What It Wipes and When to Use ItHow to Prepare for a Hytale Server on GuavaHostReset your world or change the seedSet up Rust Discord wipe announcements and live player countsInstalling Rust plugins with Oxide or CarbonRust server not showing in the Community or Modded listRust wipes: map wipe vs blueprint wipeRust shows the wrong country flagSetting Up an Automatic Daily Restart With SchedulesHow to schedule automatic Rust wipes with the GuavaHost Rust WiperProtecting Your Panel Account With a Strong PasswordServer not showing in the server listWhy Your Server Says "Starting" or Is Stuck OfflineSet Up Permissions With LuckPerms on MinecraftUploading files with SFTPSimple Voice Chat setupHave the GuavaHost Team Move Your Server for YouHow to Start, Stop and Restart Your Server SafelyKeeping Griefers Out: Whitelists, Permissions and BackupsSwitch Your Server to a Different Game or Start FreshHow much RAM does a Terraria or tModLoader server need?Editing serverconfig.txt: world, players, password and difficultyTerraria vs tModLoader hosting: what's differentTerraria world files (.wld and .twld) and how to back them upTransferring a Project Zomboid Save to GuavaHostTransfer an existing ARK save to GuavaHostHow to Move an Existing Valheim World to GuavaHostHow to Connect to Your Unturned ServerUnturned Server Config: Commands.dat and Config.jsonInstalling Unturned Workshop Mods and Curated MapsUpdating Your Palworld Server After a PatchUpgrading your planUsing a promo code at checkoutUsing the Console Command Box EffectivelyHow to Make Yourself Admin on Your Valheim ServerHow to Install Valheim Mods With BepInExValheim Server Not Showing Up or Asking for a PasswordHow Much RAM Does a Valheim Server NeedHow to Back Up Your Valheim World FilesVein Server Basics and SettingsView Distance vs Simulation Distance (and How They Affect TPS)Why Is My Game Server Lagging? 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