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Web Hosting4 guides
- Which hosting is right for me?Web hosting, VPS, dedicated server or game server? A plain-English guide to what each one is for, who it suits and how to pick the right fit first time.6 min readRead
- Managed vs unmanaged hostingManaged or unmanaged hosting? Learn who looks after the server in each case, what that means day to day, and which of our products fit each style.3 min readRead
- Free website migrationMoving hosts? We'll migrate your website files, databases, email and DNS to SimplisticNode for free, with no downtime. Here's how the process works.2 min readRead
- Installing WordPressInstall WordPress on your web hosting in minutes with the one-click installer, then add free SSL, lock it down, speed it up and fix common errors.6 min readRead
VPS & Servers3 guides
- VPS vs dedicated serverVPS or dedicated server? Compare performance, isolation, specs, setup time and scaling, and learn when a VPS is enough and when to move to dedicated.6 min readRead
- What is managed hosting?What managed hosting actually covers, why people choose it, and how our web hosting, game servers, VPS and dedicated servers fit into the picture.2 min readRead
- Getting started with a VPSYour first hour with a new VPS: log in over SSH, update the system, add a user, set up SSH keys and a firewall, then install your first app.6 min readRead
Game Servers7 guides
- How game server setup worksWhat happens after you order a game server: automatic setup, picking your game and version, and getting your friends playing within minutes.2 min readRead
- Using your game panelA tour of our game panel: start and stop your server, use the live console, edit files, install mods and plugins, and take backups.3 min readRead
- Move an existing game serverMoving a Minecraft, FiveM or other game server from another host? Here's how to bring your world, configs, mods and players across cleanly.3 min readRead
- Setting up your Minecraft serverSet up your Minecraft server: how much RAM you need, Paper vs Fabric vs Forge, plugins and mods, MOTD, whitelist, ops and inviting your friends.7 min readRead
- Setting up your FiveM serverGet your FiveM server live with txAdmin: how much RAM you need, your Cfx.re license key, ESX vs QBCore, MySQL, server.cfg and adding resources.7 min readRead
- Setting up your BeamMP serverGet an AuthKey from the BeamMP Keymaster, set your server name, player count, cars and map in ServerConfig.toml, then add mods and invite friends.4 min readRead
- Setting up your Palworld serverTune difficulty, XP and drop rates, PvP and day length in PalWorldSettings.ini, restart to apply your changes, then invite friends by IP and port.4 min readRead
Apps2 guides
- Hosting a Discord botKeep your Discord bot online 24/7. How to prepare your code, keep your token safe, upload or deploy from GitHub, and fix a bot that will not start.5 min readRead
- Setting up SnailyCADGet a managed SnailyCAD CAD/MDT running for your FiveM or RedM roleplay community, with free SSL, daily backups and a free .snaily.pro subdomain.3 min readRead
Domains & Email4 guides
- How to register a domainHow to choose and register a domain name: picking a name that works, .com vs .co.uk and other extensions, renewal prices, privacy and what to do next.5 min readRead
- Transferring your domainTransfer your domain to SimplisticNode with no downtime and usually a free extra year. Unlock it, get your EPP code, and avoid the usual pitfalls.5 min readRead
- Pointing your domain at your hostingNameservers or A records? How to point your domain at your hosting, VPS or game server, where to change DNS, and how to check that it worked.6 min readRead
- Setting up your emailSet up professional email on your own domain: create mailboxes, add MX, SPF and DKIM records, then connect Outlook, iPhone, Android and webmail.6 min readRead
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