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Game Servers
Minecraft, Rust, Palworld, ARK and more, step by step.
10 guides Getting StartedNew to Vastrox? Set up your account and first service.
8 guides VPSConnect, secure and manage your virtual server.
6 guides PerformanceFix lag, high ping and slow load times for good.
5 guides SecurityHarden your servers and keep your data safe.
4 guides WordPressInstall, migrate and speed up your WordPress site.
3 guides DomainsDNS, nameservers and domain setup made simple.
5 guides EmailMailboxes, records and inbox deliverability.
3 guidesFeatured guides
Game Servers
How to Make a Minecraft Server (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
Set up a Minecraft server the right way: pick a version, install the server, open the ports, add plugins and invite friends. Covers Java and Bedrock.
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Getting Started
VPS vs Shared vs Dedicated Hosting: How to Choose
Shared, VPS or dedicated? A plain-English comparison of cost, performance, control and when to upgrade, so you only pay for what you actually need.
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VPS
How to Connect to Your Linux VPS over SSH (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Connect to your VPS with SSH from any operating system, then switch from passwords to SSH keys for faster, safer logins. Includes common error fixes.
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Performance
How to Fix Game Server Lag and High Ping
Lag has a cause you can find. Work through CPU, RAM, tick rate, view distance, network and location to get your game server smooth again.
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Security
Set up two-factor authentication (and never get locked out)
Turn on 2FA in about a minute, save your recovery codes the right way, and know exactly what to do if you lose your phone.
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WordPress
How to Install WordPress (One-Click and Manual)
Install WordPress in a minute with the one-click installer, or do it manually with a database and wp-config. Plus the first five things to do afterward.
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Game Servers
10 guidesHow to Make a Minecraft Server (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)Set up a Minecraft server the right way: pick a version, install the server, open the ports, add plugins and invite friends. Covers Java and Bedrock.
How to Set Up a Palworld Dedicated ServerRun a Palworld dedicated server for your group: install via SteamCMD, edit the world settings, open the ports and connect. Works on Linux and Windows.
How to Set Up a Rust Server (Beginner to Custom)Install a Rust dedicated server with SteamCMD, set the map and wipe schedule, add uMod plugins and connect. A practical setup guide for community servers.
How to Set Up an ARK: Survival Ascended ServerRun your own ARK: Survival Ascended server: install with SteamCMD, set the map and rates, open the ports and connect. Works on Linux and Windows.
How to Set Up a FiveM Server (GTA V Roleplay)Run your own FiveM roleplay server: install with txAdmin, get a free license key, set permissions, add resources and connect. A clean GTA V RP setup.
How to Set Up a Valheim Dedicated ServerRun a Valheim dedicated server so your world stays online 24/7: install with SteamCMD, set the name and password, open the ports and connect.
How to Add a Discord Bot to Your ServerAdd a bot to your Discord in minutes: invite it with the right permissions, set its role, and avoid the common mistake that makes commands silently fail.
How to Host a FiveM Server (GTA V Roleplay)Set up your own FiveM GTA V roleplay server: get a free licence key, install txAdmin, pick resources and invite your community in minutes.
Pterodactyl vs Multicraft: Which Game Panel Is Better?A practical comparison of Pterodactyl and Multicraft game server panels: features, console, security and which one suits modern game hosting.
Best Server Specs for 100 Minecraft PlayersHow much RAM and CPU do you need for a 100-player Minecraft server? Real-world specs, software tips and the plan that fits.
Getting Started
8 guidesVPS vs Shared vs Dedicated Hosting: How to ChooseShared, VPS or dedicated? A plain-English comparison of cost, performance, control and when to upgrade, so you only pay for what you actually need.
How to Migrate Your Website with Zero DowntimeMove your website to a new host without visitors ever seeing an outage. The exact order of steps, the DNS trick that prevents downtime, and what to test.
How to Back Up Your Server (and Restore Without Panic)A backup you have never restored is a guess. Learn the 3-2-1 rule, what to back up, how to automate it, and how to test a restore before you ever need one.
How to Migrate from cPanel to VastroxMoving off cPanel? What transfers (sites, databases, email, DNS), how to avoid downtime, and why letting our team do it for free is the easy path.
Billing explained: invoices, payments, refunds and account balanceHow VASTROX billing works end to end — paying invoices, adding funds to your balance, our refund policy, and what happens if an invoice goes overdue.
Automate your account with the VASTROX API and webhooksManage services, invoices and tickets programmatically with token-authenticated REST, and get real-time push events with signed webhooks.
How to Migrate from cPanel to DirectAdminMove your websites, email and databases from cPanel to DirectAdmin without downtime. Step-by-step, plus how Vastrox does it for you for free.
DirectAdmin vs cPanel: A Practical ComparisonDirectAdmin vs cPanel compared on features, speed, ease of use and value, so you can choose the right control panel for your hosting.
VPS
6 guidesHow to Connect to Your Linux VPS over SSH (Windows, Mac, Linux)Connect to your VPS with SSH from any operating system, then switch from passwords to SSH keys for faster, safer logins. Includes common error fixes.
How to Host a Website on a VPS with NginxTurn a fresh VPS into a live web server: install Nginx and PHP, point your domain, set up the site and add free HTTPS. A clean step-by-step walkthrough.
How to Monitor a Linux VPS (CPU, RAM, Disk, Bandwidth)Know what your VPS is doing before it falls over. The exact commands to check CPU, RAM, disk and network, plus how to set up ongoing monitoring.
Essential Linux Commands Every VPS Owner Should KnowThe commands you actually use to run a Linux VPS: moving around, editing files, managing services, checking resources and fixing permissions. With examples.
How to Schedule Tasks with Cron on Linux (Cron Jobs)Automate backups, scripts and maintenance with cron. How to read the schedule syntax, add a job with crontab, and avoid the mistakes that make cron jobs fail.
Reinstall or rescue your VPS when things go wrongLocked out, broken boot, or want a clean slate? How to reinstall your VPS from the panel and when to reach for rescue mode instead.
Performance
5 guidesHow to Fix Game Server Lag and High PingLag has a cause you can find. Work through CPU, RAM, tick rate, view distance, network and location to get your game server smooth again.
How Much RAM Does a Game Server Need?How much RAM does your game server really need? Per-game guidance for Minecraft, Rust, ARK, Palworld and Valheim, plus why more RAM is not always the fix.
How to Reduce Minecraft Server Lag (Paper Tuning)Stop Minecraft TPS drops: switch to Paper, tune view and simulation distance, fix the worst settings, and find the plugin eating your ticks with Spark.
How to Choose a Game Server Location (and Lower Ping)Server location is the biggest thing you control for ping. Learn how to pick the right region for your players, test latency, and why closer always wins.
How to Speed Up a MySQL DatabaseA slow database makes everything slow. Find the slow queries, add the right indexes, tune the cache, and stop the common mistakes that drag MySQL down.
Security
4 guidesSet up two-factor authentication (and never get locked out)Turn on 2FA in about a minute, save your recovery codes the right way, and know exactly what to do if you lose your phone.
How to Secure a Linux VPS: 10 Steps That Actually MatterA fresh Linux VPS is a target within minutes. These 10 steps, from SSH keys and a firewall to fail2ban and backups, close the doors attackers actually use.
How to Stop DDoS Attacks on a Game ServerDDoS attacks are common against game servers. Learn how they work, what actually stops them, and why network-level filtering beats anything you can do on the box.
How to Secure WordPress and Stop Getting HackedWordPress is a big target, but most hacks exploit the same few gaps. Lock them down: updates, logins, plugins, file permissions and a firewall.
WordPress
3 guidesHow to Install WordPress (One-Click and Manual)Install WordPress in a minute with the one-click installer, or do it manually with a database and wp-config. Plus the first five things to do afterward.
How to Speed Up WordPress (Make It Load Fast)Make WordPress load fast: caching, image optimization, a lean theme, fewer plugins and solid hosting. A practical speed checklist with the biggest wins first.
How to Set Up a WordPress Staging SiteTest changes safely with a staging copy of your WordPress site. What staging is, how to create one, and how to push changes live without breaking things.
Domains
5 guidesHow to Point Your Domain to Vastrox (DNS Guide)Point any domain to your Vastrox server by updating an A record or switching nameservers, then wait for DNS to propagate. Includes a propagation checklist.
How to Get a Free SSL Certificate (HTTPS) for Your SiteGet HTTPS for free with Let's Encrypt: what SSL does, how to enable it in one click or with Certbot, how to force https, and how to fix mixed-content warnings.
DNS Records Explained: A, CNAME, MX, TXT and MoreWhat A, AAAA, CNAME, MX and TXT records actually do, when to use each, and how to avoid the common mistakes. A plain-English guide to DNS records.
How to Set Up a Subdomain (blog, shop, api and more)Create a subdomain like blog.yourdomain.com or shop.yourdomain.com: what a subdomain is, how to add the DNS record, and how to point it at content.
How to Set Up Cloudflare with Your Site (DNS, SSL, Caching)Put Cloudflare in front of your site for free: faster loads, free SSL, caching and DDoS protection. A step-by-step setup with the settings that matter.
How to Create an Email Account in DirectAdminCreate a professional you@yourdomain.com address in DirectAdmin, set a quota, and connect it to your phone or Outlook with the right IMAP and SMTP settings.
How to Set Up Your Email on iPhone, Android and OutlookAdd your you@yourdomain.com inbox to any device: the exact IMAP and SMTP settings, plus step-by-step for iPhone, Android, Outlook and Gmail.
How to Fix Email Going to Spam (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)If your domain's email lands in spam, three DNS records usually fix it. A plain-English guide to SPF, DKIM and DMARC and how to set them up right.
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