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How to Create Your First Game Server

Learn how to set up your first game server with Loafhosts in just a few simple steps.

Before You Start
  • • Make sure you have a Loafhosts account
  • • Choose which game you want to host
  • • Have your payment method ready
  • • Consider your expected player count

Step 1: Choose Your Game

First, decide which game you want to host. Loafhosts supports several popular games including:

  • Arma Reforger - Our specialty with optimized performance
  • Minecraft - Perfect for creative communities
  • 7 Days to Die - Zombie survival with friends
  • Project Zomboid - Isometric zombie survival
  • Palworld - Creature collection adventure
  • Counter-Strike 2 - Competitive FPS gaming

Step 2: Select Your Server Configuration

When ordering your server, you'll need to choose:

Hardware Configuration

  • • CPU cores and speed
  • • RAM allocation
  • • Storage space
  • • Network bandwidth

Server Location

  • • Dallas, Texas (Central US)
  • • New York (East Coast US)
  • • London, UK (Europe)

Step 3: Complete Your Order

  1. Visit our games page
  2. Select your desired game
  3. Choose your server configuration
  4. Select your preferred location
  5. Complete the checkout process
Quick Setup

Most servers are deployed within 5-10 minutes of payment confirmation!

Step 4: Access Your Control Panel

Once your server is deployed, you'll receive an email with:

  • Your server IP address and port
  • Control panel login credentials
  • Initial admin passwords
  • Connection instructions

Step 5: Configure Your Server

Log into your control panel to:

  • Set your server name and description
  • Configure game-specific settings
  • Set up admin accounts
  • Install mods or plugins (if applicable)
  • Configure automatic restarts

Step 6: Connect and Test

Before inviting others:

  1. Connect to your server using the provided IP and port
  2. Test all basic functionality
  3. Verify admin commands work
  4. Check that mods/plugins load correctly
  5. Test server performance with a few players
Important Notes
  • • Keep your admin passwords secure
  • • Regular backups are automatically created
  • • Monitor your server's resource usage
  • • Contact support if you need assistance

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues during setup, our support team is here to help:

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