How to Set Up Your First Minecraft Server on Octohost
A step-by-step walkthrough from launching your VPS to inviting your first friend — in under 10 minutes.
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Rust Server Optimisation: Get More Players With Less Lag
Practical configuration tweaks that improve tick rate, reduce memory usage, and keep your Rust server running smoothly under heavy load.
Weekly Billing Is Live — Launch a Server for Just $3.49
We're thrilled to introduce weekly billing across all plans. Whether it's a weekend LAN party or a month-long campaign, we have a billing period for you.
Running a Garry's Mod DarkRP Server: Complete Setup Guide
DarkRP is the most popular GMod game mode. Here's everything — from server config to essential addons — to go from zero to a thriving RP community.
What Is DDoS Protection and Why Does Your Game Server Need It?
DDoS attacks on game servers are more common than you think. We explain how they work, why shared hosts are vulnerable, and how Octohost's mitigation helps.
European Servers Are Here: Lower Latency for EU Players
We just switched on our Frankfurt data centre. EU players can now select a European server location at checkout for ping times that finally make sense.
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