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Rust Shipshape Update: Naval Refinements, Anticheat, and Performance Fixes
Full breakdown of Rust's March 2026 Shipshape patch — cannon combat, boat electricity, Deep Sea rebalancing, TPM anticheat, performance improvements, and quality of life changes.
FiveM Nucleus Reverse Proxy Deprecation: What You Need to Know
The cfx.re Nucleus reverse proxy shuts down March 31, 2026. Learn what's changing, how it affects your FiveM server integrations, and how to set up alternatives.
FiveM Client UI Update: New Limits, Reporting, and Design Changes
FiveM's February 2026 client update brings a cleaner UI, new character limits for server names, expanded descriptions, and a server report button.
CFX Marketplace: Cfx.re's New Official Store for FiveM and RedM Content
Cfx.re launched the CFX Marketplace — a curated storefront for FiveM and RedM scripts, props, and maps. Here's what it means for creators and server owners.
FiveM Creator License Agreement Update: What Changed in January 2026
Cfx.re updated the Creator Platform License Agreement to align with Rockstar's Terms of Service. Here's what FiveM creators need to know and do.
FiveM Now Supports GTA's Safehouse in the Hills + Sollumz Enhanced Asset Tools
FiveM adds support for GTA Online's Safehouse in the Hills update and partners with Sollumz for GTA V Enhanced asset conversion. Here's how to use both.
FiveM Fall 2025 Release Notes: Security, Stability, and Documentation Overhaul
Breakdown of FiveM's Fall 2025 release — Asset Escrow for scripts, ox_lib security fix, featured server rotation, new documentation, and 20+ community contributions.
How to Set Up a FiveM Server in 2025: Complete Beginner Guide
Step-by-step guide to setting up your own FiveM server from scratch. Covers txAdmin, server.cfg, QBCore/ESX frameworks, port forwarding, and optimization.
How Much RAM Does a FiveM Server Need? Complete Guide
Understand exactly how much RAM your FiveM server needs based on player count, scripts, and MLOs. Includes recommendations for small, medium, and large servers.
How to Optimize Your FiveM Server Performance: Stop the Lag
Practical guide to eliminating FiveM server lag. Covers script optimization, database tuning, OneSync config, asset streaming, and monitoring tools.
Minecraft Server Hosting Guide 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Complete guide to hosting a Minecraft server. Covers Paper vs Spigot vs Fabric, RAM requirements, essential plugins, optimization, and DDoS protection.
Rust Naval Update: Buildable Boats, Deep Sea, Ghost Ships, and More
Complete breakdown of Rust's February 2026 Naval Update — player-built ships, the Deep Sea region, tropical islands, floating cities, ghost ships, overhauled scientist AI, and the new PT Boat.
How to Host a Rust Server in 2025: Setup & Optimization Guide
Learn how to set up and optimize a Rust dedicated server. Covers SteamCMD installation, Oxide plugins, RCON, wipe schedules, and performance tuning.
VDS vs VPS: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?
Understand the key differences between VDS and VPS hosting. Learn when to choose each, performance comparisons, and why VDS matters for gaming workloads.
How to Monetize Your Game Server: Revenue Strategies That Work
Learn proven strategies to make money from your game server. Covers Tebex stores, VIP subscriptions, cosmetic sales, sponsorships, and legal considerations.
FiveM Server Not Starting? Common Issues & How to Fix Them
Troubleshoot the most common FiveM server startup errors. Covers port issues, license keys, corrupt artifacts, database failures, and resource errors.
Best FiveM Hosting in 2025: What Actually Matters
Stop wasting money on resellers. Learn what actually matters when choosing a FiveM host — from single-core CPU performance to DDoS protection and support response times.
How to Protect Your FiveM Server from DDoS Attacks
FiveM servers are prime targets for DDoS attacks. Learn about Layer 4 vs Layer 7 attacks, Eulen booters, and why Path.net mitigation is the gold standard for game server protection.
VPS vs Dedicated Server: Which Is Right for You?
Not sure whether you need a VPS or a dedicated server? We break down the differences in performance, cost, scalability, and control to help you make the right choice.
Why We Chose Path.net for DDoS Mitigation
Most hosts rely on basic Cloudflare or OVH protection. Here's why GoodLeaf invested in Path.net's 17Tbps network for game-specific DDoS mitigation.
Inside GoodLeaf's Infrastructure: Owned Hardware, Zero Compromise
We don't rent from OVH or Hetzner. Learn about GoodLeaf's owned-hardware philosophy, our data center locations, and why we believe in controlling every layer of the stack.
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