Renzom Journal
Notes from the game-server backend.
Posts on hosting, networking, latency, anti-cheat, and how we run Renzom day-to-day. No fluff, no listicles.
- valheim
Valheim Server with Mods: Complete Setup Guide 2026
How to set up a Valheim dedicated server with mods in 2026. BepInEx installation, popular mods, server-side vs client-side mods, and Thunderstore setup.
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Valheim Dedicated Server Hosting 2026: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about renting a Valheim dedicated server in 2026 — RAM, player slots, mods, and what to look for in a host.
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Terraria Dedicated Server Hosting 2026: Setup Guide
How to host a Terraria dedicated server in 2026. TShock vs vanilla, world setup, plugins, and what to look for in a Terraria host.
Read post - 7-days-to-die
7 Days to Die Dedicated Server Hosting 2026: RAM, Mods & Setup
Complete guide to hosting a 7 Days to Die dedicated server in 2026. RAM requirements for 1.0, mod support, server config, and the best EU hosting options.
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Satisfactory Dedicated Server Hosting 2026: Setup & Performance Guide
How to host a Satisfactory dedicated server in 2026. RAM requirements, multiplayer setup, save management, and what to look for in a host.
Read post - project-zomboid
Project Zomboid Dedicated Server Hosting 2026: Complete Setup Guide
How to rent and set up a Project Zomboid dedicated server in 2026. RAM requirements, mods, admin commands, and the best hosts for EU players.
Read post - garrys-mod
Garry's Mod Dedicated Server Hosting 2026: Complete Setup Guide
How to host a Garry's Mod dedicated server in 2026. Gamemode setup, addon management, FastDL, server optimization, and best EU hosting options.
Read post - game-server-hosting
Game Server Hosting EU 2026: What to Look for Before You Buy
What matters when choosing a game server host in Europe. Latency, DDoS protection, RAM allocation, support, and the questions to ask before signing up.
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Factorio Dedicated Server Hosting 2026: Setup Guide & Performance Tips
How to host a Factorio dedicated server in 2026. Server requirements, Space Age DLC, multiplayer setup, map settings, and the best EU hosting options.
Read post - enshrouded
Enshrouded Dedicated Server Hosting 2026: Setup Guide
How to rent and set up an Enshrouded dedicated server in 2026. Player limits, RAM requirements, server config, and the best EU hosting options.
Read post - discord-bot
Discord Bot Hosting 2026: How to Keep Your Bot Online 24/7
How to host a Discord bot 24/7 in 2026. VPS vs shared hosting, Node.js and Python bot setup, process managers, and what to look for in a Discord bot host.
Read post - game-server-hosting
Dedicated vs Shared Game Server: What's the Difference?
Dedicated vs shared game server hosting explained. What you actually get with each, when it matters, and which is right for your use case.
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CS2 Dedicated Server Hosting 2026: Setup Guide for Competitive Play
How to rent a Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server in 2026. Tickrate, plugins, configs, and what separates a good CS2 host from a bad one.
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CS2 128 Tick Server Setup Guide 2026: Step by Step
How to set up a CS2 server with 128 tick in 2026. Complete step-by-step guide: server.cfg, CounterStrikeSharp, launch commands, and verifying tick rate.
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Cheapest Game Server Hosting 2026: EU Provider Comparison
Comparing the cheapest game server hosting providers in 2026 for EU players. Price, performance, supported games, and what you actually get for your money.
Read post - ark
ARK: Survival Evolved Dedicated Server Hosting 2026
Complete guide to renting an ARK: Survival Evolved server in 2026. RAM requirements, mod setup, cluster configuration, and what to look for in a host.
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ARK: Survival Ascended Dedicated Server Hosting 2026
How to rent an ARK: Survival Ascended server in 2026. RAM requirements, mods via CurseForge, cluster setup, and what makes ASA different from ASE.
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ARK Cluster Setup Guide 2026: Connect Multiple Maps
How to set up an ARK cluster in 2026. Transfer characters, dinos, and items between maps — complete config for ASE and ASA.
Read post - minecraft
Cheap Minecraft server hosting in 2026: what €2–10/month actually buys you
An honest 2026 guide to cheap Minecraft server hosting. What's a real deal, what's a trap, and how to size a server you won't outgrow in two weeks.
Read post - hosting
Dedicated IP vs. shared port: when does it actually matter for game servers?
Most game-server hosting customers don't need a dedicated IP. Here's the small set of cases where it genuinely matters — and a few where you're being upsold.
Read post - palworld
Palworld dedicated server setup: a 2026 guide that doesn't lie about RAM
Complete Palworld dedicated server setup guide for 2026. Real RAM numbers, settings that actually matter, multiplayer config, and the memory-leak workaround.
Read post - rust
Best Rust server hosting 2026: a real comparison, not an affiliate ranking
What actually matters when choosing a Rust server host in 2026: CPU isolation, wipe support, plugin loaders, real RAM costs, and EU latency.
Read post - minecraft
How to fix Minecraft server lag in 2026: a real diagnostic playbook
Concrete steps to diagnose and fix Minecraft server lag in 2026 — TPS drops, MSPT spikes, chunk-load stutter, plugin issues, GC pauses.
Read post - hosting
How much RAM does your game server actually need? A no-bullshit guide.
Real RAM numbers for Minecraft, Rust, Palworld, ARK, Discord bots and more — based on what we see customers actually running, not vendor marketing.
Read post - ddos
Game server DDoS protection in 2026: what's real and what's marketing
How DDoS protection actually works for game servers in 2026 — L3/L4 filters, GRE tunnels, Tbps-class scrubbing, what to expect from a host.
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Game server hosting comparison 2026: how to actually compare hosts
How to compare game server hosts in 2026 without falling for affiliate rankings — the criteria that actually predict whether you'll be happy.
Read post - discord-bot
Deploy a Discord bot in 5 minutes with Renzom
Step-by-step: from zero to a 24/7 Discord.js bot running on a Renzom node. Bring your own code via Git or upload via SFTP.
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